Red Tide Concerns in Southwest Florida Intensify Post-Hurricane Milton. ENGLEWOOD, FL – The aftermath of Hurricane Milton has brought additional challenges to Southwest Florida’s beaches, with new reports indicating a surge in red tide blooms along the Gulf Coast. The storm, which ravaged parts of the region earlier this month, stirred up coastal waters and may have contributed to nutrient runoff-factors known to intensify red tide conditions. Englewood and other beach communities are now experiencing the effects, with local businesses, residents, and environmental agencies scrambling to address the dual impacts of hurricane recovery and toxic algal blooms.