Mother and Daughter Reported Missing in Water Near Sarasota Beach

Summary: A mother and daughter were reported missing in the water off a Sarasota County beach. The family, consisting of a father, son, mother, and daughter, became separated, with the mother and daughter last seen in the water near the yellow lifeguard stand, west of Fire Station 13, possibly 60 to 70 yards offshore. Emergency services, including lifeguards, rescue boats, and fire units, initiated a coordinated search both in the water and along the beach, utilizing small boats and side-by-side vehicles. The missing individuals were described as a 26-year-old white female and a 62-year-old Hispanic female. After an extensive search, the missing family members were located and reunited with their family, with no medical needs reported.