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Sanibel Island Beach Resort is Open
As Sanibel and Captiva recover from Hurricane Ian, restaurants and resorts are opening slowly but surely. I recently stayed at the Sanibel Island Beach Resort on Middle Gulf and loved the experience.
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Little Palm Island: Luxury in the Lower Keys
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Lower Keys is so spectacular, you’ll be pinching yourself over and over to be sure you’re not dreaming. It’s like going to the Pacific Islands — but don’t need a passport and it’s a whole lot closer!
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Happy Valentine’s Seashells
Just a quick wish for a Happy Valentine’s Day! Has anyone ever surprised you with something like this? I usually get dinner, no shell art. Dang!
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OceanView Inn, Islamorada
Not much luck shelling from the shore in Islamorada today, but I did spend a lovely evening at the OceanView Inn .
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Sunset at Sanibel Causeway
Happy New Year and a great year of shelling!
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I Found A Kitten Paw – Sort Of
Well, it’s not a seashell, but look what I found on the side of US 27 today!
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Homestead Bayfront Park
Have you been to Bayfront Park in Homestead, Florida? I didn’t find any shells as I walked along the water’s edge, but I did have some good fish tacos at La Playa.
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Sand Sculptures On The Beach
I just love when I stumble upon sand art like this. These two were basking in the sunshine on Middle Gulf Drive on Sanibel.
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Beach Lightning
Well, I got up early before the sun to do a little shelling, but when I got to the beach, this is what I saw – lightning in the sky.
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Hello shellers!
Hi. Here’s a quick intro. My name is Jill and I’m a seashell freak. I love them. I especially love to hunt for them on the beaches of Southwest Florida (or anywhere for that matter).
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“At the beach, time you enjoy wasting, is not time wasted.”
– T.S. Eliot
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