Tag Archives: Florida

A Seashell Quest

Posted on 04/01/2013 by

Have you been reading my blog or viewing my seashell photos and decided to go on a quest for one (or some) of these shells?   April vacation is the time when many northerners head south to soak up some Florida … Continue reading →

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Five Things I Want to Do on My Florida Vacation

Posted on 02/27/2013 by

I don’t have a date set yet. The plane tickets are not purchased, but I do plan to get back to my old stomping grounds in central Florida one day soon. When I have the beach house or condo rented, … Continue reading →

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The Lightning Whelk Has a Unique Feature

Posted on 07/04/2012 by

The lightning whelk seashell is a pretty commonly found shell along Florida’s gulf coast, but it can be found on just about any Florida beach – and also in the Carolinas and Texas. It’s a pretty shell and can be … Continue reading →

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If I Was On The Beach Today

Posted on 05/15/2012 by

If I was walking along the beach today I would be looking much more intently at the treasures beneath my feet than I did ten years ago.  Shelling has taken on a new meaning for me now. Going to the … Continue reading →

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Finding Shells (and Other Creatures) on The East Coast of Florida

Posted on 03/22/2012 by

Sanibel and Captiva Islands on Florida’s Gulf coast is a popular tourist destination for the serious seashell collector. It is possible to find some quite rare shells there, and it’s impossible to not find any. Some of the beaches on … Continue reading →

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