Pinellas County Beaches

Officials say each person was in areas of mandatory evacuation Zone A. All but one appeared to have drowned.

The unexpected storm caused "significant" damage to some of the sand dunes that had been replenished after Hurricane Idalia washed away five feet of sand in some places.

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is issuing a public health advisory for Clearwater Beach, Mandalay Park, and Sand Key due to high bacteria levels.

A weekly report from the state showed high concentrations of red tide offshore in Pasco County and along the coast of Madeira Beach in Pinellas and near several beaches in Sarasota, including Venice Beach and Manasota Beach.

While red tide remains a nuisance for Tampa Bay's beaches, manatees are dying on Florida's east coast due to algae blooms.

Fish kills have been reported in several locations along Pinellas gulf beaches, in the Intracoastal Waterway, and Boca Ciega Bay.

Businesses on and near Pinellas County beaches are bracing for crowds all while attempting to follow safety regulations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Tropical Storm Eta caused considerable beach erosion on the Gulf Coast. It may mean our coastline is in danger from a future storm.

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