If you didn’t know - we’re serious about our seashells around here! Sanibel has been dubbed the “Shell Capital of the World,” and …
The Annual Sanibel Shell Festival
A festival for seashells?? Only on Sanibel! The Annual Shell Show, (also known as the Shell Festival or Shell Fair), is held …
Forget Shelling Try “Driftwooding”
Okay, maybe don’t totally forget shelling. After all, Sanibel Island is best known for its unique seashells that wash onshore. We …
Sanibel Wildlife Update – Post Irma
We talked about how we handled the mandatory evacuation during Hurricane Irma last month, but how did Sanibel’s wildlife and …
National Seashell Day!
If you didn’t know - we’re serious about our seashells around here! Sanibel has been dubbed the “Shell Capital of the World,” and …
Welcome To Shell Wonderland!
Did you know Sanibel is home the ONLY Shell Museum in the United States? A truly one-of-a-kind experience, the Bailey-Matthews …
How Tides Affect Shelling & Fishing
If you are a serious sheller or fisher, you know that the tides play an important role in choosing the best times to set out on an …
Morning Beach Surprise
Even after visiting and living here most of my life, Sanibel still amazes me. Last week Susan and I enjoyed an early morning …
Sanibel Beaches Aren’t For Everybody
I love the beach, but I’m not a sun-worshipper, nor a beach voyeur. Sometimes Susan and I go to the shore to stroll along the …