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 ...

The annual Shell Festival on Sanibel Island is back for its 88th year. Starting on Thursday March 6, you can visit the Sanibel Community House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and shop from local craft and art ...

The Southwest Florida Shell Festival is underway on Sanibel Island and the event has attracted collectors and artists from as far away as Japan. It’s a big draw for shell lovers and also a big boost ...

Sanibel Island is all about shells, so spend a day browsing the beach for nautical treasures and visiting the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, which has touch pools and a “Great Hall ...