With the end of the year right around the corner, we've been "sifting" through some of our best shelling stories of 2025 and this one that we published in June is definitely in the running for the ...

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 ...

Complete Guide to Captiva & Sanibel Island, Florida Beaches with parking information, shelling, hours, address, and what ...

As beachgoers start taking on the sand, it’s important to know what pieces of your trip to the shore you can and can’t take with you. The city of Sanibel works with beach patrol to protect our shores’ ...

A few minutes of your time can result in putting a smile on someone's face and residents on an island in Florida are making more smiles their mission. Some of the best shelling on the globe happens on ...

Note to readers:The News-Press and Naples Daily News have dedicated a week of coverage to shells and shelling in Southwest Florida. We are calling it "Shell Week." Our reporters and photographers are ...

Here are some general things to know and tips to follow when shelling Sanibel Island Florida. Sanibel Island prohibits taking live seashells. There is no limit on the number of dead shells, which are ...

I’ve been coming to Sanibel for decades, ever since my grandparents settled on nearby Fort Myers Beach in the 1960s and my parents bought a house on Sanibel in 2001. I don’t think I’ve never seen it ...

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