I love living in Florida! Seashells, islands and sea critters all in one afternoon!

I love living in Florida. I'm actually starting to feel a little self-conscious about talking about how much I love it here, but I can't imagine living anywhere else. I am embracing all Florida has to offer!
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[@ittybittykittymama7582]

Hello love! So good to hear your voice this evening! Oh, my goodness, a Junonia?? Been praying you'd find another one! It just took my breath away! Well, hello Miss Crown Conch! Big Lettered Olive, too! Another big Crown Conch! It's gonna be a fun day! What a honkin' big Shark Eye! Nice Banded Tulip, too! Pretty Atlantic Cockle! Oh, I'm trying not to turn green eyed! Been dreaming of the sea three nights in a row. Don't know what it means, though...🤔 Looks like you've got a great day for Cayo Costa. Oh, a mongo Shark Eye! Gorgeous! Oh, the Captain got the Junonia! That one is absolutely amazing! So pretty! Maybe you holding it will call another to you! I really like the chocolate colored Shark Eyes. They are so richly hued. Wow, the zig zag Fighting Conch is simply magnificent! That's interesting about the pukas. I always wondered what shell they came from. I dated a young man from Hawaii when I was young and he gave me a strand of big pukas, about as big as my thumb knuckle, the necklace being about 22 inches long. He had spent his youth searching for pukas and building that magnificent strand! When he proposed, he gave them to me before he offered me a ring! He cheated on me after we were engaged, so I returned the diamond ring, but kept the pukas. I wore them for years and eventually restrung them on stainless wire and gave them to my son, Cory. He was a little rough with them one day because he couldn't manage the clasp and broke the wire that heldd them, and the shells just scattered. We never found all of them, and I cried, making him feel bad. I only have a small handful left and I will restring them one day. I sure do miss those shells. I have some photos of me wearing them. My Daddy's Mama tried to use them in place of the dentures she had lost. They have a lot of memories connected to them. Girl, if this is any indicator, winter is going to be banging! I'm going to have to start walking! Thanks for the solo beach trip with you and Jenny. It was a bucket of fun! Much love, darling, until the next time...happy shelling! If I ever get to Hawaii, I'll search for more.

[@sashimicat9105]

Sharmon, I hope one day to be able to meet you. Not only do we share a passion for seashells, the sea life, and nature in general, but you just seem like a person worth knowing. You radiate positivity and I love your personality and sense of humor. Thank you for sharing with us. ❤

[@SaraM-mj7gj]

Totally agree!!!

[@karenl1855]

Thank you so very much for being able, going out, showing us a wonderful time. It's work finding, editing. We appreciate your hard work 💪🏽 🐚💙🌊

[@SaraM-mj7gj]

Oh I think this is my favorite video to date! From the horse conch, stingray, the J, the shell house and the flipping dolphin! Just loved it so so much ❤️🐚🐬

[@Elohims1]

Me, too! God blessU!

[@marie-sophie4]

This was a magical day with you at the beach ! I loved to see all the live beautiful creatures, the stingray the dolphins and oh my that gorgeous junonia was such a treat ! 🐚☀️🦀🐬🩵

[@jtb8155]

Critters, the beach, the shells and the views are better than PowerPoint presentations any day! Thank you for supplying my fix for the week. I love your videos Sharmon. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for sharing your videos every week!

[@cazee100]

Oh you lucky you!! I’m so jealous of being that close to the dolphins. When they visit us they are always a bit offshore. We have a place here in a town called Margate (on the mainland). In 1835, A man was digging in his garden when he discovered a whole underground grotto covered in shells. They are mosaic and, because they are underground, most have retained their colourings. I remember going to see it on a school trip back in the dark ages, really beautiful. And no one knows why it’s there or what it’s purpose was. That’s the best bit. Hugs and stay safe xx

[@jolynnburns4306]

WOW beautiful!!! I love the shell nerd comments! I DO NOT remember you finding a Junonia!!!??? I would think I would remember that. I need to see your excitement. Thank you for taking me along! Have a great week and see you Sunday! XOXO

[@denisem6754]

Wow, the Junonia was gorgeous! This was just a fun video to watch. The shells were stunning and the critters were wonderful. Thank you beach friend, for taking us to one of my favorite islands.

[@maggieslifeisawildride512]

So much fun as usual and I can understand being bummed out living there and stuck in an office. I'm so happy for you that you get to live your dream...walking the beach and sharing it with us all! God bless your beach days!

[@dianafleming100]

Just returned from Myrtle Beach, where i found my first Imperial Venus Clam. I was so happy. Thank you, Diana Fleming...also rescued a Brittle Star.

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks Sharmon, that was a wonderful trip to the beach. I love that baby ear, I have never seen one like that before. My eldest daughter had to cancel are trip to look for shark's teeth today, but we have another day penciled in on the calendar. I hope you have a super week!

[@Jan-l7z]

What an unbelievable fun day!! Such fantastic finds and so many creatures to enjoy! Thanks for another great video and for sharing your day with us! Wish I was there!!😊❤

[@janiebennett5645]

WOW!! What a FUN day at the beach!! I loved every second of it. Even the dining bar thanks to the expired whelk. Fascinating and wonderful video, Shar!! Thanks for taking me along! See you next time, Beach Friend!! 🏖🐚❤

[@kathyjund7212]

Oh my goodness! Girlfriend.... this was a fabulous episode! So wish I was there! Congrats to captain Jenny on her first junonia!! Everything was gorgeous! Loving those beach bowls..

[@debklock7655]

😊 Thanks for a great beach walk! Love Sunday nights!

[@georgiagordon7161]

I miss Florida thank you for walking on the beach for me!!!!

[@justjulee9135]

Sharmon! What a fun, exciting day this was! I'm so glad you shared this video with us!

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

That broken Banded Tulip would make a beauteous necklace pendant!

[@sonflowergems]

What a fantastic day all around! Those bubbles from the boat must be a lot of fun for the dolphins. So joyful!

[@maryannkom299]

Beautiful video! We got to see things we don’t always see, and lots of interesting little animals. Summer is officially over and fall is bearing down. And shelling should pick up, not that it feels like shells have been lacking this summer. I look forward to this each Sunday.

[@gingermackeen5741]

Loved the intro tonight! 😊 The video of the nassas eating the whelk was really fascinating! I bet they're responsible for a lot of the empty shells we find. Congrats on the maculated BE! Loved the 4 legged sea star. I've seen those before on a Sanibel video but never in person. That looked like an awesome trip! Loved the dolphins at the end too!❤️❤️ Thanks Sharmon! xxoo

[@shellstories]

I can't believe you found a Maculated baby's ear! I'm pretty sure those are a lot rarer than Junonias, so that's a really fantastic find! Of course that Junonia find is awesome too, but those Maculated baby's ears just don't pop up very often at all. Really awesome horse conch and fighting conch too, it surprises me how hard those the mid size horse conchs are to find. Thank you for sharing!

[@SylviaPuryear]

You have taught me so much! I have loved and collected shells all my life but age caught up with me and I have to tag along with you from now on. Thank you for doing all the work. It keeps me happy and full of joy.🐚🪸🐌

[@rosaliepingree4198]

I never miss a video! This one was especially fun! See you next Sunday! Pittsburgh, PA

[@maureengulat6331]

That was a great size Junonia!! Good job Jenny! Love walking with you Sharman. Beautiful!!!

[@suzannebraden9671]

Hi Sharmon , love your podcasts ! I watch everyone of them Greatly enjoyed. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@JeepGirl941]

I love Cayo Costa! Got there on a jet ski a few years ago. Spent my time on the SW shore. I found a brand new pair of Ray Ban sunglasses there, in addition to some great shells! Need to get back there soon! I collect sand dollars (dead ones) and bay scallops. I'm up here next to Anna Maria Island. 😊

[@BeachGirlStudio]

Half the fun of going out in a boat is being accompanied by the dolphins. Another wonderful day of shelling….the huge shark eye was awesome

[@kttnlvr2bynxylee622]

Honey, you are so blessed!! I would so love to live there! I have a close friend / Grandmother who grandmother who is grandmother to the grandson who lives with me in Upper East Tennessee who lives in LeHigh acres we have visited several times and i adore it there!!

[@ConnieTurner-x6x]

Wonderful creatures and beautiful shells. Thanks for sharing your experience 🐚🪸

[@jasminecarriker8713]

Fabulous time. Thank you!

[@nikkistaino1418]

Great video. Loved the dolphins. You got some nice shells 🐚 ❤️

[@Callmeonmyshell13]

Hi Sharmon! Glad you had a wonderful day! I love that “sea cross.” That’s so cool! I never knew they can grow only 4 arms. I wonder if it’s a defect? I’ve heard about 10 or more arms but only 4? I wonder if there is any with 3? That would be something? A sea Y? Who knows? Those crown conchs do grow really big. I might have one somewhere in my collection. I think there is another shell house near Sanibel. I heard It’s open to the public. Maybe this is the same house but it can’t be because it’s a private home. I have seen pictures where even the furniture is decorated with seashells! I tried looking it up again but couldn’t find it. I wonder if it was destroyed by hurricane Ian? That would be sad. The Mathew Bailey Shell Museum is still there and I think they lost some live specimens in the storm but everything els in the collection was untouched. How nice it was to end your day with playful dolphins 🐬.

[@debbiejones6265]

Wow on those shark eyes and Lightening welks. Wow. That Chestnut turban was fantastic. Ah, that gauti nautica. wow. That horse conch is awesome. I'm with you, I won't remove the brown stuff anymore. It changes it. lmao at the Dolphins. They are crazy. Looks like a great time

[@dianerichmond7105]

Beautiful day and lots of great shells! My favs were the large shark eye, the orange knobless fc, and that horse conch! Oh, and the very, very zig-zagged fc--! And I just found my first maculated baby's ear last week--same coloration. I find the white ones often, and keep them all! Ever since you found that massive shark eye on FMB, I've wanted to ask you--how large is your largest one? Loved all the critters today, too! Congrats to your friend on her junonia!

[@sonflowergems]

Nice find with that Scotch Bonnet! We used to go clamming on the bay side when I was about Conner’s age. Plenty of Crown conchs over there. And horseshoe crabs. Still find them terrifying after they walked over my feet. Sweet Ella is living her best life just like mama. What were those orb type things near the rocks on coconut point?

[@dawnmanthey7900]

Coming back down in 6 weeks. There was GREAT shelling by Leonardo Arms condos in September.

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

AMAZING SeaShell House!!! But, I have to admit that my second thought was = OoooooH MyyyyyyY - How many arachnoids and other creatures more harms & legs than I have set squatting rights in all the nooks and crannies and secret back doors to crawl inside the mounted shells!!! I may need to be booking a trip soon!!! Thank you for this extra special video today!!!

[@Elohims1]

Mahalos and God blessU from Mimi in Hawaii ❤

[@cindyhalloran5049]

Best video EVER Sharmon!! Thanks!🎉

[@geneva1719]

Loved this! I haven’t watched your videos in forever, I appreciate you and your videos so much. I’m planning a senior trip next summer to Panama ! Wish I could go to swf, but that’d be about 12ish hours from TN lol! Have you ever been to Panama? If so, is the shelling any good? Thank you ! I hope to be able to shell like you one day

[@beckygruening1000]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you! ❤

[@kimcooper-pratt2966]

Absolutely awesome.

[@heatherwillis8983]

Do you ever find Limpets? I never see many shellers collecting those. They are hard to find sometimes too. Love your videos!

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

We were down actually staying ON Sanibel Island a few years ago - I found a pile o shells, and Granny Gurl here, did plop her behind down smack in the middle of it, and dug and sorted away! Was in Heaven, part One - Then, we rented a jet ski (not as easy as it looks - Chicago kid here) to theoretically peek at some manatees. Did not even see one. BUUUUT, on the way back, a pod, or at least several, of porpoises/dolphins came up to play and get petted ~ Heaven Part Deux... I'm sometimes not sure if you give me a fix with your lovely videos, or take the withdrawal to a new low BWWAH-HAH-HAH-HAH!!!

[@sherrie545]

Gorgeous island and shells!

[@sierrawave]

I think I even saw an “LV” on that designer calico clam. : D

[@lindaweges8624]

Jingle all the way!Loving the beach walk today!

[@emilyneal7888]

Such an exciting day!

[@traceybradshaw166]

Thank you for being you.

[@moonlitpearl700]

Wonderful video. Beautiful seashells. Action packed

[@lynettestephens5152]

I was born in Florida & raised here & in all my 76 years here the only things I do not like are that the hurricanes. They are so devastating. ☹️☹️

[@carolledger8047]

What a beautiful day! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Just curious, if you don't have the money for a boat tour can you kayak out to the island and back?

[@tracilynn6675]

I enjoyed this video!

[@elaineberger879]

Congratulations Captain J on your J!

[@argitatornari2037]

Halo from Greece!! I think it’s time for me to visit California this November!

[@argitatornari2037]

I hope to meet you!❤

[@yomama8873]

A wonderful trip thank you 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

[@mariejung73]

Love all!😂

[@AngieJames4172]

Where did you move fom? And why? If you feel comfortable answering. I'm glad you did though!

[@jasonandstephaniewise5068]

I love dolphins 🐬 one of my favorite ocean creatures

[@brendagroff8478]

You're so lucky!!

[@userrobinmp]

How long does it take for you to get out to that island?

[@DebbieM1140]

❤

[@pamelaferguson257]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤