 Veteran lifeguard Mariano Martinez now being called a hero. He was off duty at Lido Beach in Sarasota County last Saturday when he received an alert on his phone. I saw many, many people in distress fighting for their lives. Several swimmers were caught in a rip current and dragged more than 200 yards offshore. Martinez jumped into action, grabbing his rescue gear, making multiple trips into the surf before bringing everyone back to safety.