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15 Beaches with the Best Shells in the World

Named the best shelling spot in North America by Travel + Leisure magazine, Sanibel Island—located near Fort Myers on the Gulf of Mexico—is a true haven for seashell-spotting enthusiasts. “It turns ...

'Mind-blowing': Sanibel Shell Show returns to wow collectors, fans

The Sanibel Shell Show returns to the island this week for the first time since Ian. And organizer Beryl Hosack promises this ...

It's iconic. It's rare. It's the most sought after shell in SW Florida

This week (Mach 5-7) the Sanibel Shell Show & Festival makes its triumphant return to the Sanibel Community House for the first time since 2022. Hurricane Ian disrupted the popular and well-attended ...
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Florida shelling expert shares bucket list, including rare SWFL finds

A shell expert from the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum compiled a list of rare shells found on Florida beaches. The popular and rare Junonia shell was intentionally left off the list to ...