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This Peaceful Florida Island Is the ‘Seashell Capital of the World’—With 400+ Shell Species and No Traffic Lights

Perfect for shelling enthusiasts, the historic Island Inn offers a shell-washing station and guided beach walks. Spend a day scouring the beach for treasures and visiting the Bailey-Matthews National ...
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This Gorgeous Barrier Island in Florida Is the ‘Seashell Capital of the World’—With 400+ Shell Species, No Traffic Lights, and No Buildings Taller Than a Palm Tree

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 ...
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This Florida city has shell-strewn islands, a walkable riverfront, and some of the state's best beaches—here's how to do it right

This Gulf Coast destination blends small-town charm with coastal adventure. Located along the Gulf Coast in Lee County, Fort Myers offers visitors a little bit of everything: shell-strewn islands, ...
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Florida is home of the 'Seashell Capital of the World.' Here's where and treasures you'll find

There's nothing like warm, sunny day on the beach and spotting a perfect seashell to nab for a little souvenir. And there's is no better place to see your desired shell than at the "Seashell Capital ...
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After years of searching, Fort Myers man finally finds rare shell on Sanibel 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 ...