SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. — Swaying palms, diving brown pelicans and lapping waves over the pearly white sand on 14 miles of seashell- studded sand induce a state of relaxation on the screened porch ...

SANIBEL ISLAND, Florida - I am not a collector, except on Sanibel. I have plastic bins in my basement and garage, filled with shells collected over the years on the beaches of this barrier island.

Johnnie Ennis recently fulfilled one of his big goals in life. His hobby is looking for shells that wash up on Sanibel Island. He is a shell enthusiast and has been for quite some time. So when he ...

Note to readers: The News-Press and Naples Daily News are presenting a series of stories, photos and videos this week about shells and shelling in Southwest Florida − from shell art to shelling ...

I had never seen a conference of seashells before, but there it was, plain as anything, just before the sun descended on a Wednesday evening last June. Six scalloped, bivalve shells consorted ...

Bowman's Beach on Sanibel Island, Florida, is perfect for beach walks, swimming, shelling, and relaxing on the Gulf. TL;DR Don’t have time to read the full article? Here are my top finds: 🏨Hotels and ...

SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. — Shell enthusiasts across the world are in awe about a recent find on Sanibel Island. Dr. Melanie Dittmer said she was sitting in shallow water off the beach last month, when she ...

Despite Hurricane Ian's wrath on the famous island, Sanibel may continue to be the place for seashells by the seashore, but the storm's effects could still cause a grim situation for the marine ...