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Old 12-21-2015, 08:22 AM   #1
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Florida Red Tide- cancel trip??

Anyone concerned or changing/canceling your Florida plans due to the toxic red tide?? Looks to be pretty much up and down the gulf side.
We have relatives who live near Tampa and they are staying away from
the beach. Others we know were going to Destin area and they have chronic
respiratory issues and they may not go even tho they have a house rented for 12 weeks right after Christmas.

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Dan I bet if the Weather was Normal up North,that People would Not care about the Red Tide! They are there to Escape the White Death of the North,they can just stay Out of the Red Water! Youroo!!
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I was in Florida during a red tide once. The dead fish stunk and we stayed out of the ocean but we found other things to do.
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they can just stay Out of the Red Water!
I wish it was that easy. It's becomes airborne and can really mess up some
folks breathing. Even folks who don't have problems otherwise. Bad for pets too but we won't be bringing any 4 leg critters on this trip.
Sure would hate to go and have to wear a mask all day!!! Also causes eye irritation and DW has dry eye syndrome which might be even more a problem.
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I was in Florida during a red tide once. The dead fish stunk and we stayed out of the ocean but we found other things to do.
Did you have any breathing issues??
Darn!! We've paid big bucks to be right on the beach for a week in Fort Myers!
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Old 12-21-2015, 09:04 AM   #6
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I wish it was that easy. It's becomes airborne and can really mess up some
folks breathing. Even folks who don't have problems otherwise. Bad for pets too but we won't be bringing any 4 leg critters on this trip.
Sure would hate to go and have to wear a mask all day!!! Also causes eye irritation and DW has dry eye syndrome which might be even more a problem.
Unless people have Lived UP North during a Normal Winter,it has a Lot of Issues also in regards to Health! Breathing Air that is -30,Tear's Freezing on your eyes,removing Snow EVERY Day, Walking on ICE/Falling, they will Chance the Risk! Youroo!!
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Well, living in the state, I know that there are a lot of other things to do than go to the beach. We go maybe once a year and I would never go swimming this time of year anyway. Too cold! My parents live one mile from the gulf and we never had any respiratory problems, even that close.
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Unless people have Lived UP North during a Normal Winter,it has a Lot of Issues also in regards to Health! Breathing Air that is -30,Tear's Freezing on your eyes,removing Snow EVERY Day, Walking on ICE/Falling, they will Chance the Risk! Youroo!!
Why do you keep knocking the north? OP is asking about red tide, not snow.
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Did you have any breathing issues??
Darn!! We've paid big bucks to be right on the beach for a week in Fort Myers!
We are also going to Fort Meyers in January. The google earth map link within the document you posted indicates that the bacteria isn't present in that area.
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Why do you keep knocking the north? OP is asking about red tide, not snow.
Not knocking the North,just stating Facts,Why do YOU think Members from the North Go to Fla.in the Winter? Youroo!!
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Walking on ICE/Falling, they will Chance the Risk!Youroo!!
"chance the risk" huh. Youroo, what's that mean. You must not had your morning coffee yet!
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Ill be in Ft. Myers in Jan also. Don't go in water anyway. Better there than here!
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"chance the risk" huh. Youroo, what's that mean. You must not had your morning coffee yet!
I would say that They will RISK falling on ICE in Fla! Rather than stay in the North! Youroo!!
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I wouldn't cancel plans over this.
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Old 12-21-2015, 10:10 AM   #16
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My DW and I have been in Florida during red tide. When we were at the beach it caused us to cough while the and fish were swimming out of the water. I don't remember it lasting real long. We did go to different areas that were not experiencing the problem while down there.

We are both retired as of this year. We are going to Upriver RV Resort in North Ft. Myers, Fl in January and February. We have never been at the resort before nor have ever gone anywhere for that long. We plan to take our time coming back and check out more resorts/campgrounds while we are in Florida.


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Old 12-21-2015, 10:33 AM   #17
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Florida Red Tide- cancel trip??

I believe Youroo was basically saying that U.S. Northerners do not really go to Florida in winter for the beach but to escape the below freezing temps where we are. I had a friend last year go on a cruise with me to Caribbean and I said one of the days may be rainy so may not be a good beach day, his response was he was coming from 50+ inches of snow and he would be on beach having a drink in the rain, overcast or anything would be better than freezing your but off back home.

I will be down in Kissimmee in three weeks for rally and will enjoy every minute red tide or not.
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Old 12-21-2015, 11:03 AM   #18
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I live here - red tide is here every year. I do not realize it with the exception fishing is really bad - fish seem to disappear. But none in our family has respiratory problems....
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How long can red tide last for...a few weeks, a few months? Most likely?
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Did you have any breathing issues??
Darn!! We've paid big bucks to be right on the beach for a week in Fort Myers!
No issues and we had ocean front hotel. We were also in our early 30's and pretty healthy at the time. MIL had no issues either.
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