Looking for sea shells at low tide on a Florida Island.

Looking for sea shells at low tide on a Florida island is pretty spectacular. Looking for sea shells anywhere in Florida is pretty awesome, however islands are even more special and I'm always willing to try different places and different times to see what I'll find!
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[@carolmusso7767]

Thank you for giving us a little “beach time”. I keep a covered beach jar on my desk at work that contains sand, shells and a piece of seaweed from my favorite beach. I use it to relieve stress by taking a deep breath of the ocean/beach whenever needed.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Beachy goodness that can travel! Fantastic idea! Thanks for taking time to come along with me to the beach!

[@reneap9049]

Love that!! Only my office is my truck, and about once a week I get a surprise renovation when someone pulls out in front of me!! LOL!! I wear my beachy necklaces though!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@reneap9049 Surprise renovation 🤣

[@rdemm05]

Your sarcasm made me laugh "I love this shell it's so pretty, and so inhabited..."😂😂 I think you really wanted that one.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I provide sarcasm free of charge! That big, fat dark brown one I really did want - but I'm going to have to wait! Thanks for coming along with me on my beach walk!

[@nancydalton4629]

Very beautiful juvenile fighting conches today!! Loved that horse one!!

[@robertabessey7990]

I wanted to thank you for such a relaxing and educational videos. I have been watching all your videos. I really appreciate the time you take to edit and talk to all of us. I love it when you show the live critters. I just love your videos. Thank you so much!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome! I enjoy sharing the amazing beaches down here and all the fun things I find. Thank you for coming along with me!

[@Lisa-jp1zf]

I am currently in bed sick with Covid and feeling stressed...this video instantly relaxed me. Thank you !

[@evatripp7788]

Hope you feel better real soon!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm so sorry you're sick but I hope you have a speedy recovery! I'm glad I could take you to the beach for a little while. I hope you feel better soon!

[@Lisa-jp1zf]

@@evatripp7788 Thank you !

[@Lisa-jp1zf]

@@SWFBeachLife Thank you !

[@ghostwriter4565]

You said 3 hour tour in the beginning of the video and I automatically started singing the Gilligan’s Island theme song. Thanks for the great beach walk today!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You weren't alone! I got quite a few comments about the "3 hour tour." I know what we were all watching as kids!

[@kimberleykimsmithstaff1758]

Thank you for always taking us along. Happy for you with finding the beautiful golden olive! I’m hoping an albino one will be very soon for you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope so too! Thank you so much for coming along with me teacher! ❤️

[@billrobbins5874]

The sand dollar also beautiful! ♥️👍♥️

[@tammiewilson5185]

Love the beach time and how gently you put the live critters back into the water.

[@Amedeus1975]

I really like the "beach time" breaks that you give us, I always watch your videos during my lunch break at work and let me tell you I wish I was there.

[@SWFBeachLife]

What a perfect way to get away to the beach in the middle of the day! Thank you so much for coming along with me!

[@bonnieharrington769]

Those little birds are so cute....beautiful shells too..as always

[@monicaahrens8731]

Thank you for the beach tour. I dream about those adventures as I sit tucked up on the sofa with a cat, a cup of tea and a book and imagine that it is really not a snowy day of -15 C.

[@SWFBeachLife]

If you can't be at the beach, snuggling with a cat, a book and a cup of tea sounds like the next best thing! My two cats and large tea collection would agree!

[@nancyrallen]

Oloives are one of my favorite shells. I also like the nutmeg. I like them all but how mjch fun to find all those beautiful olives!!!

[@robinmp3841]

Patiently waiting for your posting! So you had luck there! That water was to die for! it looked like you could walk out really far and still see the bottom. I am happy you got that alligator skin sand dollar, all those olives, pretty nice lightning whelks and a really good sized horse conch! Too bad it wasnt the big daddy but you did find the light olive which is super pretty with that sheen on it. Wow and some nice nutmegs of unusual size. I am happy you took my advice to check that island out but you really need to do a longer trip, go farther, cover more beach, the good ones were so far apart. Beautiful beach time watching the gulls play tag with the waves :)

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's it. I'm going to have to get myself a boat! A kayak is nice and all, but I really think I need something to get me to those island first and be able to stay as long as I want. I'm putting it on the wish list. Come on lottery!

[@robinmp3841]

@@SWFBeachLife Yesss as often as you go out shelling go for it. Good luck fingers crossed ;)

[@pam070557]

Thank you for the video, prior to 2015 I visited Sanibel and Cayo Costa at least once a year, my fiance' passed away 2015 so I'm not really able to travel any longer. I live in cold Kansas City and am not excited about traveling alone... I wanted to say that Cayo Costa reminded me of the old Gilligan's Island TV show... like a deserted island. I gathered several cockle seashells as large as cereal bowls and used them to serve shrimp cocktail during my sister's birthday party. They were just perfect! Collecting seashells was my favorite hobby for many years. They are all so unique and gorgeous.

[@SWFBeachLife]

What a fun idea - cockles can indeed make great bowls! It's ironic you thought the island was like Gilligan's Island. The tour was a "3-hour tour" and many other people mentioned the Gilligan reference too. Collecting seashells is good for the soul! Wandering around to the sound of the ocean, looking for beach treasures is the best. I thank you for taking the time to watch and to comment. I hope you choose to come along with me on future beach walks!

[@blondbear2]

Oh I am so going to get smacked for this. But I heard "Three Hour Tour", 😯and yes I started to sing that show's theme song in my head. 🤣

[@SWFBeachLife]

You're not alone! If I was afraid of copyright infringement I would have made a whole parody! Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a delightful trip, That started with a boat of shellers, on a very tiny ship....😅

[@trishcook1857]

Thank you. What a beautiful day it was. Quite a lot of inhabited shells this week. Nice to see x

[@mariejung73]

Wow the water is so clear....n of course beautiful shells 😍

[@lindaweges8624]

Thanks for the walk!Just loved seeing the sunshine!

[@marianfrances4959]

A balm to watch...after snowshoeing today! 👍🇨🇦📷

[@Rock-Steady585]

I love ❤️ how many shells I can name because of your videos, big thank you 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome!

[@Cheers_Warren]

Hi , thanks for the cayo costa beach trip we have been on many Captiva cruise trips in the 40+ years we have been visiting Sanibel. A beach time share at casa y bel. Never actually stopped at caya costa. Glad you enjoying 'our special place'. Cheers Warren

[@reneap9049]

Saw your interview/feature on Beachcombers Magazine!! So nice getting to know you better, always pictured you as a blonde though!! LOL!! Your voice reminds me so much of Captain Sandy from Below Deck, that’s probably why. Love your videos and our beach time!! Hope your New Year is prosperous and filled with lots of shells and love!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You're so sweet! Thank you so much for leaving me such a lovely comment and coming along with me on my beach walks!

[@patifagan6774]

I live for sundays ……. Means new videos from you. Love them

[@SWFBeachLife]

❤️❤️❤️

[@bonnieharrington769]

That sand dollar had a neat pattern...kinda looked like a turtle shell pattern...lol....that was cool!

[@pamthomes9022]

I was describing the topic of shark eyes vs false shark eye earlier this evening and here you are going over the exact same thing. We will be staying on Sanibel again for a week in August. I can’t wait!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It took me quite a while to really see the difference in those shark eyes. I needed to see a whole bunch of the shells before I could see that "dug out part" of the shell and finally had the "ah-ha" moment. Sanibel is August should be nice and sleepy still. You'll want to be in the water to find those shells and with the heat you'll probably want to be in the water anyway!

[@janetknight9978]

I am on the east coast and noticed a difference between 2 shark eyes. The differences in colour and shape are what I noticed. What I observed was that the false shark eyes are generally and the front of the false one protrudes more. I couldn't find an references to false shark eyes. Thanks for solving my mystery and affirming that I am not going crazy!

[@agds91078]

Hello my friend! I’m exited for a beach day!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Where have you been?? I was so worried about you. I hope all is well and so happy to see a comment from you!

[@agds91078]

@@SWFBeachLife awww I have missed chatting with you! I have just been busy with my family for the holidays and the mama in law has been here visiting with us as well but I will be catching up on all the vids I’ve missed out on! Love you my friend!

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@agds91078 I was so concerned with those tornados. I’m glad you’re okay and hope your holidays were awesome!

[@agds91078]

@@SWFBeachLife thankfully all the storms hit a few hrs away from us. These mountains we live so deep in hopefully will keep us safe from tornadoes but we do have some scary straight line winds that get stuck in these valleys that can be pretty strong.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@agds91078 I’m just grateful you’re okay Shell sister!

[@carolnelson6676]

I read on the internet that Junonia shells favorite food source are lettered olives.

[@joemcgrane4925]

Another relaxing and entertaining video! Thank you for explaining the difference between certain types of shells. I love that I learn something with every video.

[@christineromana]

Waited all day for your upload! Beautiful finds and what a beautiful island! Thanks for my weekly escape❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome!

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

What a nice beach walk! So many varieties of shells! It was a beautiful, calm water day, too! Thank you again for the Beach Time! It's that same sound that I hear echoing through my mind in my quiet periods. I may be a thousand miles away, but there's still sand in my shoes, salt on my skin and sea water in my veins! 🧜💕

[@SWFBeachLife]

My favorite walks are ones where there is a good variety of shells to check out and maybe a critter here or there. That being said, there is no such thing as a bad day on the beach!

[@bethwarden4144]

Thanks for a great start for 2022!

[@lesamonroe2355]

Thank you for my weekly beach trip I love all the shells but I love the fighting conchs especially the juveniles

[@SWFBeachLife]

I know! Those little beauties are irresistible to me too!

[@SnowPink90]

That was a great walk!! Loved learning about the Moon Snail and the False Moon Snail. The Baby’s Foot was cool to see because you could really see what appeared to be a print of a baby’s foot where it attaches itself to the shell. The living critter Banded Tulip was gorgeous in appearance and size!! I couldn’t believe how many shells that you were picking up that had other living critters on it and you had to put them back. I thought you did great for only being there 3 hours!! Thank you for being here on a holiday weekend!! I was so looking forward to walking the beach helping you find shells and so happy you were here!! The biggest island, is it great for shelling over there? Have you been there yet? Thank you again and have a great week!!😊🐬

[@SWFBeachLife]

Get this, the biggest island has no beach! It's all mangroves and known for growing palms and mangos. Go figure right? The gulf facing island tend to have beaches on the ocean side, then mangroves on the bay side. The mangroves help keep the sand there, so they are super awesome trees! Happy New Year!

[@SnowPink90]

@@SWFBeachLife Now that’s different. Thank you and I hope all the best for you and your family in 2022!! I look forward to many more Sundays at the beach!!🥰💗💗 🐚😊🐬

[@donnaheard4185]

Wow Sharmon! What a haul! Love the smaller shells and the special sand dollar and the golden olive! The water was gorgeous! Thanks for the beach time! Hope you had a great New Year's Day and hope you have a great week!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was a short trip but it was still a glorious day to be alive. I hope you had a wonderful New Year's as well and I hope 2022 is the best year yet for us all!

[@lisasaxon7828]

Yay, now I know this lovely beachcombers name is Sharmon….. 💙

[@mitzimorris4746]

Loved this walk, it is so fun to see what you find, I have been there twice on our vacations to Ft. Myers In my opinion it is a must the beach is beautiful….Thanks Sharmon as always.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've seen the south end of Cayo Costa twice now - I now have to take a trip to the North end to see what that's like!

[@lindylou3519]

Last year in July I drove the causeway for the first time….all I kept saying was “oh my gosh!” Lol It was beautiful. I love SWFl & would choose to live there over any other area in FL…plenty to do. Can’t wait to go back!

[@SWFBeachLife]

That causeway is something else. I will never get tired of driving over it. The $6 toll I could do without, but that view!!!

[@lindylou3519]

@@SWFBeachLife yeah, I got surprised with a $6 toll bill in the mail a month later. Lol (We drove thru looking to pay but didn’t see anyone at the toll booth, so we kept going. )

[@lindaeshbach6494]

It's been awhile I've seen a rose petal talon! I like those too.

[@lesamonroe2355]

I hit the send button you have given me a lot of knowledge and I cant wait to get to the beach again thank you

[@lolabaker8197]

I just got back from the beach today!! Sadly the ONLY shells on the beach were Coquinas…. I made the most of it but I like to imagine that I found all the shells you did today! Side note… LOVE the new intro!!!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I didn't find all that much on the beach today either, but I love just wandering around the shallow water checking out what might be there. And they might be tiny, but coquinas have the best colors! I hope you have a fabulous week!

[@evatripp7788]

I love coquinas, all the different colors they come in if they weren't already nicknamed the butterfly shell they could be called the rainbow shell!.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@evatripp7788 Agreed! 🌈

[@lauramaas7490]

I have done their cruise to Cato Costa twice and love it!

[@jankent5677]

Am learning so much watching along with you. What fun 😃

[@susanlathrop234]

Such a gorgeous day and a great haul. Thank you for sharing.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for coming along with me!

[@carolemahoney3766]

I visited Captiva so many years ago, so beautiful!

[@monicaeaton8860]

*** Your NARRATIVE in this video STANDS OUT for some reason! Well done! Loved the drive, the info about the houses… idk it seemed different… and I loved it.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Why thank you! I always try to weave nuggets of knowledge in with my narration. I didn't do anything different but thank you for the awesome compliment! ❤️

[@tommieopell1009]

Amazing shelling at Cayo Costa. We missed going there this last Christmas trip, but I knew I should have found a way to get there. Glad to know about the boat tour to Cayo Costa.

[@SWFBeachLife]

There are many cruises that take people to Cayo Costa. The cruise I wanted to go on was booked, so I took this one again. Very knowledgeable staff and it's always a great experience traveling by boat!

[@teresabarber217]

I was in Florida on Christmas Day (we took a Christmas cruise with Royal Caribbean). We hopped a bus to Cocoa Beach to look for shells and possibly sea glass. The waves were high and the water cold and cloudy. But I went shelling anyway and had fun picking up some jems on the shore. I took some for home, but customs officials wouldn't let me take them on the ship. SADNESS! We are planning on coming back later in the year, so we will try again for treasures then.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Curious. I know there are some islands where you're not allowed to remove the shells (I'd still want to go find them anyway, even if I couldn't take them home) but I didn't know cruises wouldn't let you take them back on the ship. That's terrible! I hope you do get to try again and keep all the treasures you find!

[@estherkissel3471]

Yea, thank you Sharmon!🤗🤗🤗🐢🐢🐢

[@kmac3223]

Look forward to seeing the gear and how you stow it - thanks!

[@pattyvalinote4612]

What a beautiful island. Great shells!!! Like to see the pony conk shell after you clean it up. Either way they are a beautiful shell❣️🏝

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm gathering all sorts of shells to do a "how to clean shells" tutorial. That horsey was set to the side for that very reason!

[@jennywalborn7769]

I never noticed it before, but when I your olives were lined up, I noticed a lot if them had that stripe going across them....I hadn't seen that before. I know they are all different, but that that was cool to see on a lot of them!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Some of the olives do tend to have that darker band going across them, but like you said no two are the same. I can't resist a glossy, pointy olive no matter what patten they have! Thank you for watching!

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Thanks. Great time!!

[@carriecervantes6363]

Thanks for sharing! Its 20 degrees here in MI so this is a nice relief! Happy New Year!

[@barbarap5574]

WOW that first sand dollar you found had amazing markings, just beautiful. Thanks for taking us along. 😄❤️

[@shellmeyours]

Love Cayo Costa. We always found a ton of neat shells, sand dollars, urchins, and open space to hunt :)

[@SWFBeachLife]

It is a beautiful island. I now need to see what the North end is like!

[@shellmeyours]

@@SWFBeachLife The north end is deeper right offshore when compared to the south end. I dive in about 5 feet on north end and find big shells like Horse conchs and Lightning whelks. I found a really nice Pancake dollar that got a lot of attention aboard the Captiva Cruises boat heading back after our trip :)

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@shellmeyours I’ll keep that in mind for the summer months when I can tolerate the water temp!

[@gingermackeen5741]

I'm jealous! You went to Cayo Costa again!😊 The nutmeg is big. I actually found one on Honeymoon today. Hardly ever see them there. Also forgot to tell you that someone found a big horse conch by 1 of the jetties today too. That pen shell was a great size for a nightlight. One day you need to make one. They're like stained glass. Nice horse conch! Looks like you went to the south end of CC again? The juv ffc at 24 min had a really cool pattern. I can hardly resist those too, but I've learned to resist the adults!😊. Boy a couple of those olives were huge! CC is truly a beautiful place. Have to get back there some day!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Then tour I wanted to take was booked, so I took this one again to the south end. I hopefully will get to try them all so I can offer opinions on these tours. I forgot about the pen shell night light! And I wonder if I'll ever pass up a pretty adult FFC. I guess we'll have to see! It was indeed a fabulous olive day and of course I can't resist those either. 🤗

[@purplelisa812]

I also Absolutely Love Beach time i dont get to hear the beach but omce a year maybe So i just close my eyes and imagine im there so thanks 😁🤙

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome!

[@cindynicholas1615]

🎵🎵..a three hour tour..🎵🎵😉🏝🚤🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

I knooooow! 😅 I always think the same thing when I say that!

[@sherryroseman]

Love your commentary! Your entire video is interesting and informative. Just like I am there with you...❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching and coming along with me!

[@lindarichie2585]

Thanks again for the beach time ! This always calms me after having stressed out day ! The pony was so nice ! Great day at the beach

[@kozlinda]

well *this* was timely! i arrive on sanibel next thursday for a week (airline gods willing). i had seen an earlier vid of yours about cayo costa, decided i wanted to visit and then promptly forgot about it...until here you are reminding me! I just booked the full day shelling outing with captiva cruises. i am so looking forward to using all you have taught me on this trip! ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Amazing!!! Glen and Ben were our guides and they were really knowledgeable about the area as well as the tides and some of the creatures you might see along the journey. I hope you have a wonderful time and find lots of beachy goodies!

[@karenwerthmann850]

Hi Sharmon! Thank you again for another fantastic video. I hope that sometime I can get to Cayo Costa. I have to tell you..I live in PA but I just returned from Sanibel on Friday. I had the most amazing time and the shells I found were just incredible. I found my first baby gaudy natica shell and my first calico clam shell. I am just so happy. I showed my husband a live prickly cockle shell I found and I placed it gently right back in the water. Just a great experience finding that live shell. I loved seeing all of the birds and I made it to Ding Darling too. Ugh just so happy having been on that trip. Please keep bringing us your videos. I am very much enjoying them. Happy New Year!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well you are in luck because we are going to Sanibel next Sunday! I love that island - the remoteness, the fact is so lush and not built up. They got it right in the beginning and so lots of undeveloped land to appreciate. I'm so glad you had yourself a great time. I'll keep you posted as to what going on at the beaches down here!

[@vidatwynham2482]

I love your videos! I have learned so much about shells and their names. I’d really love to see you pick up other shells you don’t normally pick up as I see your favorites each week, and know them by heart! Please share other shells and their names that you normally don’t collect. 🥰🐚🐚🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

In the last couple of episodes I've filmed, I do get down and take a look at some of the other shells I don't normally pay all that much attention to. I will show you different shells - promise!

[@slvihelenevorrenaasand7835]

Thank you so much for a new trip on the beach❣️I love it so much. I am excited to if you find an albino olive!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I find one eventually. I'll just have to keep hunting! Happy New Year!

[@slvihelenevorrenaasand7835]

@@SWFBeachLife Happy new year to you too 🎆🎇💫

[@trinawright4137]

Looks like a nice place to visit. Looks like they don't get much wave action there. I know you like South Marco Island, check out the video done by Ocean Soul. There was a shell pile there over Christmas and they found some great shells. 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

Some great shells indeed! A junonia! I feel like my time to find one is coming. A lady found one on the tiny island I was shelling on today - I just need to be at the right place at the right time! Thanks for suggesting that video!

[@trinawright4137]

@@SWFBeachLife Your day will come!

[@purplelisa812]

Love your videos ..I Love learning so much about shells because i Love and collect when i can but you have so many I've never seen wow..Big fan from Boston 😁🤙

[@SWFBeachLife]

We have the best beaches down here in Florida!

[@cazee100]

That looks awesome. What a beautiful place. And very productive especially on the olive front!! Stay safe x

[@susanbarkley7357]

I found an olive similar to yours and was hoping it might be a golden. Yay!

[@irenefornelius758]

Happy New Year and thank you for your weekly videos. I’ve been wanting to leave a comment about the lettered olives. I was told on a shell tour by a shell guide that the lettered olive was named that not for the letters on them but for the letters they make in the sand. I meant to comment last week when there was a lettered olive doing just that in last week’s video. I could be wrong but that’s what I was told. Happy Shelling 😊🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have never heard that about the lettered olive. Everything I've seen has indicated it's about the shell markings, but I like the idea that they make letters in the sand 🤗 Their shells are so beautiful and the live critters are so funny looking. I just love them!

[@karengeorge5959]

Happy New Year. Thank you for the tour. I have been to Cato Costo with Captive Cruises. Great tour company. Love the Horse Conchs and the nutmegs

[@SWFBeachLife]

Happy new year! Thanks for coming along on my beach walk with me!

[@dawnmartinez6984]

Did anyone else hear Gilligan's Island theme song in their head when she said only a 3 hour tour? 😂

[@SWFBeachLife]

They definitely did! I've had more than a few comments so I know you all are from my generation!

[@juliehutzell100]

Happy New Year Sharmon... wish I was there starting my new year finding all the awesome shells you found. I'm so happy to be able to see it all through your videos.. Thank you for sharing.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for watching and coming along with me!

[@annjohnson543]

As soon as you said "three hour tour" I could hear the Gilligan theme music. LOL. Can't wait to hit Florida terra firma next week.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have a fantastic time while you're in Florida! 🌴🌊🐚

[@annjohnson543]

@@SWFBeachLife we are here now. SO nice. Our granddaughters are coming to visit mid-February, and we would all like to go shelling. What tour would you recommend that won't break the bank and isn't far from Siesta Key?

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@annjohnson543 Thats not my neck of the woods so unfortunately I can’t recommend any tours that way. The ones down here are around $50-$60 per person just in case that’s a little cheaper than the tours up there. I hope you have a wonderful at the beach with your granddaughters!

[@annjohnson543]

@@SWFBeachLife that’s about what I want to spend. Your favorite?

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@annjohnson543 Adventures in Paradise or Captiva Cruises to Cayo Costa. They both offer tours and in case one is booked you can try the other.

[@debrakitson292]

Thank you for a great video! We were there last year in May and loved it. Found a lot of olives and lighting whelks that day, I was so happy 😁

[@SWFBeachLife]

Plus the boat ride and the beautiful scenery probably made it a perfect excursion. Im glad you were able to find some goodies and you had a great day!

[@pegbracey4718]

Happy New Year! Love the color on the golden olive also congratulations on getting the sharks eye/false sharks eye i.d. worked out!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was really hoping for an albino, but I'm not going to leave that golden beauty behind! Thanks so much for coming along with me!

[@denisem6754]

Love, love, love Cayo Costa! That live banded tulip was huge, and gorgeous. So happy to see you brought a few of my favorite shells (augers...I can never resist them) home with the rest of your fabulous haul. It was a really great beach walk this week, thanks for sharing!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I don't always film me picking up every shell, but I do love those augers too! I hope you have a great week!

[@chrisbgifford7387]

Wonderful, thank you so much!

[@nancycross2228]

Thank you for the Cayo Costa tour ! It's been on my List to visit ! You had great weather ! Nice haul !

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was a short trip, but it was sweet!

[@2mickj]

Beautiful & informative as always. Happy New Year! 🐚💙

[@SWFBeachLife]

Happy new year to you too!

[@shannaprissyleamon1311]

Thanks for another fabulous beach day! I definitely needed it lol! It was 73 degrees here yest, & today we've got 4 inches of snow ❄️🌨️.

[@SWFBeachLife]

That sounds like my friend in Nebraska. It was going from like 27 degrees to 60. The weather has gone bonkers but it's always beach time in Southwest Florida!

[@chrystalthorson3442]

Thank you for the beach walk! I look forward to your videos every Sunday! I’ll be back there in two weeks and so excited to do some more shelling. Loved the pattern on that sand dollar!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

The shelling has been SO good! It should be fantastic when you get here. I hope you find everything you're looking for!

[@chrystalthorson3442]

@@SWFBeachLife we’re staying on Siesta Key, but I’m planning on taking a tour to 10,000 Islands and shelling on Sanibel one day, then one to either North Captiva or Cayo Costa, and a trip up to Tarpon Springs and Anclote Key State Park. A junonia, scotch bonnet and some rose petal telins would be nice to add to my collection….all on my bucket list! I have a real pretty golden olive, but another one would be a lovely find.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@chrystalthorson3442 I hope you have great shelling luck!

[@gailyahodnett6743]

Shelling in the water is my favorite way to shell. As I watch this video, I am preparing to spend the night at work tomorrow, because we are expecting snow. I happen to work at a hotel. I was in the ocean this past Tue and Wed in NC. That being said, I put in for my vacation to Sanibel in May

[@SWFBeachLife]

The shells are a little tougher to find in May - plan on being on the beach AND in the water. It's fun either way!

[@deenasmusicbox]

I feel really stupid in leaving my comment earlier about the cone shell. After watching 3/4 quarters of your video and hearing how well educated you are in regards to the shells, I commented way too early!! 🙄🙄🙄 so I hope I can make up for it by subscribing to your channel 🙂🙂🙂! I used to love collecting shells! I lived on the island of Guam for 5 years and wow talk about the shells! It was my favorite pastime, it was very relaxing, very hot, and very humid 😎!

[@SWFBeachLife]

We're all friends here, so please don't feel stupid! I will gladly accept your subscription 🤗 I can't even imagine how amazing it must have been to look for shells in Guam. The weather sounds like here in the summer, except the gulf waters here warm up too! I feel so very lucky to live here and share the amazing beaches in Southwest Florida!

[@lorraineespinoza593]

Happy New Year, May 20 22 bring you your albino letter Olive.Thank you for sharing these amazing Beautiful shells the sand dollar wow I love the pattern on it. See you next Sunday have a great week. 🐚🐚🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

Happy New Year to you too and I'll see you next Sunday!

[@caroljayne8870]

Saw a plan land there! Thanks for the journey- Happy New Year

[@SWFBeachLife]

Happy New Year beach friend!

[@Simply.C]

Enjoyed shelling with you via this video. It was 25 degrees in Texas today.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Doh! I heard a cold snap went through Texas. And that is exactly why I moved so far South! Thanks so much for watching!

[@harryharkins5866]

Thanks again for a great show Hope to come to Florida soon It is a long drive from north a Texas but we really enjoy going Hope to see you there

[@SWFBeachLife]

You never know! I've been spotted out there a few times!

[@jessicahupp9499]

Happy new years! I am new to your channel. I just found your channel on new years and I am nglad I did find you love seeing all the shells. Wish i lived closer to the beach so I could go look for some shells but I live in TN so no good shell hunting for me. I love seeing you

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well I'm glad you found my channel too! If you watch enough, you're going to learn about all the creatures and shells I'm finding and hopefully one day you'll be able to visit and maybe find your own!

[@lauram5195]

Love that golden olive!! That trip is great. I did a similar trip. I think next time I’d like to take the ferry over to spend a little more time over there exploring. So much fun! 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

I tried to ask them to drop me off on the morning trip and bring me home on the afternoon one and they didn't go for it 😅 There are longer tours that go to the North Part of the island. I'll do one of those eventually!

[@peggysmith7433]

Thank you for your wonderful KZbin. Have learned so much

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome!

[@Onora]

How do you get those hinged bivalves home in tact?

[@SWFBeachLife]

If they haven't dried out yet there may be a little bit of give to them, however once the hinge is dry, it will crack if you try to open or close the shell. For whatever reason, those hinged sunray venus clam hinges are very durable!

[@Onora]

@@SWFBeachLife How do you carry them? Do you use a special box/container?

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@Onora I just put them in the shell bag and hope they make it. And they usually do!

[@janierobertson5017]

We just booked this tour! Thanks!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have an amazing time!!

[@nadenabond3307]

Beautiful shells

[@ilonamollema6467]

Hi Sharmon, Happy New Year my dear beach friend!! Wishing you an amazing year, with good health and great beach finds. Congratulations with your Golden Olive! It's gorgeous!🧡 And you've managed to find so many amazing shells in just 2 hours. That's not bad at all!! Imagine you could be there for 4 or 5 hours....... Then you definitely needed your sand dollar container (the sand dollar you found with the pattern is breathtaking!) and you would be able to "plant" your own olive garden 😂, you already found so many of them in 2 hours, imagine the amount in 4 hours..... Hope you have a wonderful week! Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was as short trip, but it was a sweet one. Thank you as always for your support and coming along with me! I hope you have a wonderful, healthy 2022! ❤️

[@sallya.2412]

Well, I'm learning the difference between a real shark eye and a false one. They do look alike and thanks for sharing how to tell the difference. A lot of awesome finds but I think my favorite was that sand dollar with the unique patterns on it. Happy New Year Sharmon.🎊

[@SWFBeachLife]

Happy New Year to you too! I hope 2022 is our best year yet!

[@lisasaxon7828]

Happy New Year Sharmon, I just learnt that that’s your name from someone’s comment. Happy New Year to everyone around the world, Lisa in Perth West Australia 💙

[@SWFBeachLife]

Happy New Year to you too Lisa! Thank you for coming along with me on my beach walks!

[@Jean2235177]

It snowed here in North Alabama, so I decided snuggle in and go the beach.

[@Jean2235177]

Yay for the golden olive!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Stay warm beach friend!

[@heycarrieann]

The Olive Garden! Hahaha!

[@pattyvincent-wagoner174]

Beautiful! ❤️

[@dawnthemetaldetective3083]

Congratulations on the golden olive.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you!!!

[@lindatorres373]

Happy New Year