Category Archives: Florida

Seashell Identification Charts For Florida Shellers

I visit the “i love shelling” blog from time to time to see what vacationers to Sanibel Island, and the writer herself, have been finding along the Gulf Coast beach. My latest visit turned up a new product. It’s a … Continue reading

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Head North – From Disney World

A few years ago I left Florida and moved back to New England where I grew up.  My Florida friends thought I was crazy, but many of them had grown up in Florida and couldn’t stand the cold.  I missed … Continue reading

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Keep Your Eyes Open for Sea Sponges

Along most of the Florida coast you may be able to find sea sponges.    There are many varieties and their coloring can be bright red or pale beige.  Some sponges will be soft and others will be crusty and hard.  … Continue reading

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The Rocky Beaches of Florida

I never expected to see a rocky beach in Florida. It’s known for it’s lack of rocks. When digging a hole, you won’t hit a boulder or even smaller rocks.  That is because the state is made mostly of sand. In … Continue reading

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Take it From The Pro – The Sanibel Six (Seashells That Is)

I recently came across a picture on Pinterest and thought it looked familiar.  I clicked on a picture of six tropical seashells with the title “The Sanibel Six” hoping it would lead me to the blog I thought it was … Continue reading

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