Looking for shells on an island. Florida islands are covered in seashells and I'll ID them all!

[@dragoness48]

I watched you go through your hurricane never dreaming I would go thru one myself since I live in the Blue Ridge mountains of NC. I live in Black Mountain but the town baned Swannanoa where my kids grew up just west of me is gone, Pray for us all

[@brianaschino4903]

I was just up your way before the crazy Helene hit, glad you have power and internet back up

[@dragoness48]

@@brianaschino4903 no, nothing is back up. My daughter came and got me and I am in Greenville, Tenn. which did not get hit as bad. No water but electricity which is an improvement'

[@dragoness48]

@@brianaschino4903 nothing is up I am just now in Tenn. with my daughter.

[@Kammy44]

I'm so sorry you all were hit so hard. This was a rough one.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I saw all the flooding and it's just heartbreaking. I am so sorry you and your community is going through this 🙏🏼❤️

[@angela-ti1np]

It made me so happy when you picked up those jingles. I love jingles. They may be common but they're so pretty.

[@kitkatsmith8780]

Your vidoes are so fun and infirmitive. Thank you so much for doing such a good job. Hope your staying safe from the storm 🙏🙏

[@pattyvalinote4612]

Looks like it was a beautiful day! Great shells 🐚

[@VondaBrewer]

It was so nice to see you pick up those gorgeous jingles. I love the daintyness of them and especially the glossy sheen highlighting that soft buttery yellow.! They may be common, But there commingly Gorgeous 🤩! I love the peachy copper ones too!

[@diane19456]

Hi I really enjoyed that you shared your walk on the beach. I found the shells on Sanibel the best. Can't wait to join you again!

[@vasilikikayafas8436]

Sharmon: “Let’s see, there’s some shells here, definitely shells here, but it’s still high tide so let’s see it should get better as I go…” Me: 😳😳😳 “huh? I would have like FIVE shell bags full of EVERY single fighting conch I see AND every other shell you picked up AND More and I would be crawling to the car with all my heavy shells and even though injured, I would be so delighted!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tammymoore-kloss9680]

I was thinking the same thoughts 😂❤

[@vasilikikayafas8436]

@@tammymoore-kloss9680 🤣

[@suzannemitchell618]

😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am so spoiled!!!

[@minapane]

The Florida Fighting Conch is my #1 pick!! I would have to drag a rolling suitcase across the beach!

[@kathykeller9652]

I was so excited to see how many lettered olives you found. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@grannyplum7541]

Praying for everyone affected by the hurricane sending love from Glasgow Scotland ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

🙏🏼

[@clarebeelman9691]

So many really nicely colored specimens. What a great day!

[@Doxymeister]

Congrats on finding the milk conch and the tampa turid, two super neat finds. I just love all of them, really! And that adorable little crab that came out to say hi. Thanks once again for taking us along, Sharmon!

[@marysimonetti5243]

Thank you for showing the cross barred Venus Clam! I am a huge fan and I do tend to spot them in your videos.

[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

So many pretty shells 🐚 😍.

[@lorischager8027]

I so love the oyster catchers!

[@moduleselect]

LOL at the Florida cone who did not go to detention or anything! And I just love when a perfect gorgeous alphabet cone just appears at low tide.... its the best! Glad you got a nice haul!! I went to Dickman's with Ali's unguided on Tuesday and it was great! I found a live rose murex in the mangroves! It was shark eye and colorful moon snail heaven! Hope you get a chance to get out there again soon it was so much fun and great shells were just rolling up to my feet as the tide came in.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I just missed you! I went out on Monday and that video is coming this Sunday! Lucky you got to meet a live rose murex - that's only happened to me once! I'm so glad you had a good time 😃

[@userrobinmp]

Such a beautiful beach!❤

[@debblair5761]

Great shells as always. Hope you are safe from the hurricane that passed through.

[@janetdunn8220]

I'm glad you were okay during Helene. It's not Sunday evening without you. Thanks so much.❣️🦋❣️🐚🐚🐚🪸🐢☀️😍

[@rachelhenderson655]

Stay safe in this hurricane I see it might be affecting your area ❤ I love your videos and I recently a week before Helene shelled in Honeymoon Island and was so excited to find the shells I’ve seen on your channel!

[@Elohims1]

I pray you and your family are safe over there ❤

[@heatherwillis8983]

Oh yeah you picked up mother of pearl here! ❤

[@denisem6754]

Congratulations on the milk conch! This was a really nice walk on Dickman"s. The shell haul was spectacular.

[@mshellk57]

Miss your beautiful diamond ring 😔💜

[@SWFBeachLife]

I got it fixed, but I forgot to put on one of my silicone rings!

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

Have you ever thought of making jewelry? I have seen some totally gorgeous colors and incredible shapes of "Detritus" that you put back down, and then I gasp and sigh in Chicagoland...

[@SWFBeachLife]

My husband was making a bit of jewelry but I'm not quite as creative. I do like making the shell mirrors and picture frames though

[@jenniferholland8696]

6 weeks and I will be down there!! I love you showing the Cape. I can’t wait to get there!!!

[@lindaholder2222]

Thank you Sharmon ❤❤😊😊

[@tammymoore-kloss9680]

Beautiful day, pretty treasures ❤

[@bonnerdebbie]

Hello Sharmon, I was sorry to learn Fort Myers did not get off as easily as I first thought from Helene. I am still stunned by how far and wide she spread destruction. Lovely shells today but you always find them even in the summer. Take care!!

[@SherryBaby2003]

Heyyyy Sharmon!! I’m the one from Maryland that just wanted to do some good shelling. My husband and I were able to do treasure seekers tour yesterday afternoon to Morgan Island and it was incredible!! Other than taking a little fall amongst all the sticks and cutting myself up a bit we found some amazing treasures, including a large horse conch❤ Captain Jim said you were on his tour about four months ago. Thank you for recommending them. They are amazing.

[@Kammy44]

Was the area okay? My daughter is in St. Pete. We were going to visit her, but our rental was damaged, and the residents had to cancel our Air BnB. I suggested we might go to Ft. Meyers, because I didn't see as much damage, but then I saw some news footage where they were using plows to clear the road. I don't want to be that insensitive tourist, either. She was really shook up by the hurricane, and wants us to still come, but we aren't sure.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Fort Myers is pretty much okay - it's just Fort Myers Beach that got a bit beat up. You should be okay to find something in Fort Myers proper. I hope everything is okay with your daughter!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm sorry you took a fall but I'm so glad you got to experience the 10K islands. They are amazing!

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

Hello, Sharmon! I'm first! Yay! Dickman's is fun! Been looking forward to this all day! You're really dping well for yourself, especially with the tinies. Too bad you're not finding any wentletraps! I'm really interested in the post-Helene shelling! Wow! What a beautiful Alphabet Cone! That's a great find! So was that milk conch! I'm so glad you got a lot of pretty shells, even at the end of the summer. Hey, a bad day of shelling is better than a good day at work! Much love to you dear lady! R

[@SWFBeachLife]

Going out shelling today to see what Helene left behind!

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

Jingle Bell Shells, aka Baby's Foot! One of my favorite!

[@shellstories]

Holy cow, I can't believe you found a Milk Conch!! Those are so much rarer than Junonias, probably around the same level of rare as the Queen helmets. My guess is that they live in the loop current area in the Gulf, and occasionally wash in SWFL from that area along with other occasional Caribbean/SEFL shells. Thanks for sharing, that was so fun!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was hoping it wasn't a wedding shell 😃 And to think there are SO many other species that I am terrible at identifying as I've never found them. The books are good, but being on the beach is the best teacher around!

[@SheriGallagher-r9b]

Hope you didn’t lose your diamond band, Sharmon!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I forgot to put my silicone band on!

[@Danstarla]

Fun finds as always. Your calico scallops finds so beautiful.

[@KarenUntz]

Thanks Sharmon. Praying for all affected by Helene. I have a friend in nw VA that has damage from rains and tornadoes. My daughter in SC still out of power, ex husband below Lake Lure, NC. Can't reach his home yet. Not to mention TN, FL and GA. Helped someone find info on their elderly Mom in Valdosta. He's from Alaska. Finally heard from her yesterday. 🙏🙏🙏

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's so terrible all the destruction. I hope all your family and friends are okay 🙏🏼❤️

[@KarenUntz]

@@SWFBeachLife You too Sharmon! 💜

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

I have "a set" of 3 hinged Disc Dosinias, in graduating sizes. They Stant on their, edges, open about the same space. Very pretty display,

[@jolynnburns4306]

Love the wedding ring! I wear one like that to the beach too!! So that is not a paper fig?? I have called it that for years. What a great haul. That ALPHABET CONE!! So fun. Hope all is well after the storm. Poor Siesta Key! One of my favorite places besides Sanibel area. Hope your week is great and see you Sunday!! XOXO

[@SWFBeachLife]

We were going to take a trip to Clearwater Beach this weekend but we will hold off for now. I am sure those beaches will need us to visit in the future. I am so sad for everyone recording from that hurricane 🙏🏼

[@jolynnburns4306]

@@SWFBeachLife ❤

[@VondaBrewer]

Awe.😮... but, I prefer the real wedding ring🎉

[@yomama8873]

Great trip thank you 🤩🤩💖

[@chrisbgifford7387]

I think you love the black, purple, and albino white Florida Fighting Conchs are your favorites also. In fact it is safe to say you love all of them.

[@sarahprosek5201]

Really enjoy your shell videos❤ they are awesome😊.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you!!!

[@kathytiseling5140]

When I first saw your ring hidden with the other shells, I though wow what shell is that? Then I see it's your ring lol

[@SheriGallagher-r9b]

Hope you didn’t lose your diamond band Sharmon!

[@gingermackeen5741]

Watched both your videos tonight. FMB wasn't as bad as I anticipated and not nearly as bad as the barrier islands up my way. That was a beautiful dark AC! And lots of great LW's. Don't know when HI will reopen, but I know I'll need some beach therapy when it does! Thanks, Sharmon! xxoo

[@SWFBeachLife]

The videos from up there look just like our destruction down here from Ian. Going through it is so awful - likely why I still talk about it as we are STILL recovering 2 years later. The destruction really takes the joy out of going to the beach, but I'm telling you the beach doesn't care. The creatures and birds will return as we figure out the best place to pile the sand this time. We only borrow sand and try to put it where we want. Storm and Mother Nature win every time. Stay safe beach friend ❤️

[@jasminecarriker8713]

Lovely walk! I'm happy that you are ok!

[@fields-n-feathers]

Please pray for East Tennessee and Western North Carolina among other places affected by Helene. The destruction is a lifetime catastrophe for many.🧡🙏🏼

[@SWFBeachLife]

🙏🏼❤️

[@VondaBrewer]

🙏

[@AuntDi2]

Love from Ohio 💞💞💞💞

[@Elohims1]

Aloha Charmin, is this pre-recorded or are you there after the hurricane Helene? Mahalos from Hawaii ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

This was recorded before Hurricane Helene. I'm hoping to go out today and edit that video for this Sunday 🥰

[@JILLCritterologist]

pre-recorded (and nicely edited & narrated!)

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@JILLCritterologist 🙏

[@barbaratibbets7814]

What do you do with all your shells? I would love a tour of your shell storage system sometime😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

I get this question a lot, so I make a video about my collection every year 😃 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6fUaneAl6h9eqMsi=UsnaEM_Goq2QLO08

[@barbaratibbets7814]

Wow, thank you ​@@SWFBeachLife !!

[@vasilikikayafas8436]

Hi Sharmon! Yippee! Sorry about the damage from hurricane. Saw your video. Clearwater got hit a bit harder. 😢

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am so sad for my beach friends up North 🥲

[@justinw4099]

You like the unguided tour better out to Dickmans vs. getting a kayak and getting across? I'm on the fence with both.

[@SWFBeachLife]

The kayaking for me is a pain...getting the boat on my roof, driving down, getting it off my roof, getting it to the water, gear, seat, paddle, whistle, etc., and then there is the paddle over to the islands. Not far - Dickman's is like maybe 15 minutes and Kice is about 30 but it's a lot of work. The plus side....you get to stay as long as you like! On a shell tour, you do need to leave when the tour is over (drawback), but when you get back to the marina, you get in your vehicle and leave. Not get the kayak out of the water, get it back to your vehicle, get it on your roof, secure it down and then remove it and store it when you get home. So if I wanted to spend the day on the island I would kayak there. If I really just want to be there a few hours I take a tour. I hope this helps!

[@eh4236]

This was recorded before Helene. I visited Dickmans Island in July on a shell tour. Much fun. Went at low tide but did not find any sand dollars, just a few broken ones along with a few shells of what you found in this video except the alphabet cones :(....

[@FunkKama-n9f]

Maiya Expressway

[@FarzanaShirzai]

I find that the same month and I live in America Hartford, but all of them are the same

[@KarensKaraoke1]

Thanks for the adventure. Anxiously awaiting your next video. Been trying to get information and it's been mixed. Mayor says visitors stay home for now. And then the next news is something different. Has nothing to do with shells, but is gas supply low. Up here in ohio we hear it is. And if i cant get gas, I can't get to the beach. And i hear the Beaches are closed... Ohhh please i wanna go to the beach so badly 😢😢

[@SWFBeachLife]

We didn't get hit too bad down here so other than the update video I released, I don't really have much more info. Down here in the Fort Myers/Sanibel area we are experiencing some clean up - but nothing compared to our northern friends. I personally don't go to the beach if I'm afraid I'll be in the way.

[@KarensKaraoke1]

@@SWFBeachLife thank you

[@debbiejones6265]

That Angel wing had a small heart shape hole. So cute. Love those Sand dollars. And the cantharus too. But I don't think I have any. On my bucket list. That dusky cone is beautiful. Wow on the turrid. Never seen that before. Oh no, you left a sand dollar. lol. That's a beautiful pear welk. Wow. Is that boat still anchored on the ride to/from Keewaydin? Seemed odd to me. Great shells. Thank you for bringing us along. :)

[@SWFBeachLife]

I agree - that pear whelk was awesome and there were so many fun finds on this trip. Sorry - I'm not sure which boat you're referring to 😉

[@debbiejones6265]

@@SWFBeachLife, when I left from Naples going to Keewaydin with Ali, it would be off to the left and on the right coming back. she said it's been there awhile.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@debbiejones6265 Oh THAT boat. Yup - been there for years at this point.

[@debbiejones6265]

@@SWFBeachLife lol. Crazy. 🤪

[@CatherineJones-nb4qb]

What kind of bags or containers do you use for collecting your shells to keep them from breaking?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I always use the same shells bag (www.swflshellguide.com/product-page/shelling-bag-seashells-of-swfl-round-mesh) and in that bag I keep a rummbermaid, or tupperware - some sort of hard container to put my sand dollars and urchins and really tiny shells in.

[@galehenning7340]

Love watching! Do you have a certain business that takes you out to the islands for shelling?

[@galehenning7340]

Got my answer!

[@BeachGirlStudio]

Dickmans was my favorite place ….not fond of kice…..just too smelly ….as usual great finds 😊

[@lynns.fischer7026]

Have you ever done or planned an island excursion for us novices that don't know the shells that well? Especially when the weather is cooler?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have done shelling all year in all locations, but I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for. I do explain the difference and I talk about the different gear I need once the weather changes.

[@lynns.fischer7026]

@SWFBeachLife I guess I should have said hosted or taken a group with you to find shells with you to help them identify and collect for a day?

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@lynns.fischer7026 Oh yes! I do offer guided beach walks! www.swfbeachlife.com/hire-me

[@georgiagordon7161]

ok yeah on the alphabet cones!!!!!

[@Doxymeister]

About that flock of birds suddenly swooping and feeding....look out a bit to the left past the birds. Is that a couple of creatures' heads poking out of the water? Could that be what herded the small fishes closer into shore, and so into the reach of the birds? Can't be sure, my eyesight is not so good anymore, but it looks like something is out there.

[@SWFBeachLife]

We have cormorants, which are birds that swim and dive for their fish, so it's possible you saw a few heads!

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

Do you ever get some small artistically Mama Nature Carved Driftwoods?

[@SWFBeachLife]

Not really. Every once in a while I'll find a good stick but it's mostly the shells I tend to find.

[@DebbieM1140]

❤

[@kayevans4335]

Is there a good place to find sea glass in Fl?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think the East Coast is probably better than the West Coast, but I do not know of a specific beach for glass.

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

so you didnt get affected by the hurricane Helene?

[@SWFBeachLife]

The barrier islands experienced some flooding but for the most part we fared okay.

[@JILLCritterologist]

This was filmed before Helene. Shar did a post-hurricane video of Ft Myers Beach (rode along when her DH had to check on some things for business). It was hit, but nothing like the damage further north.

[@sharahyndman6356]

Can I send you a pic of a shell ? I’m curious to know if it’s a golden olive or not. I can’t figure out how to post it!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You can send me an email: [e-mail] and I can take a look!

[@pamelaferguson257]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dlmcder]

That website that you’re putting up, there is not working for some reason

[@SWFBeachLife]

Which website? I checked all the links and they work 😃

[@JosueGrennon]

044 Hermiston Mall

[@WilcoxTodd-t3t]

Joey Crossing

[@GeorgeKline-u1e]

Powlowski Motorway

[@sherryroseman]

I hope you are watching the tropics. You probably have a hurricane heading your way. 🙏

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you. I’m bummed we are going to get hit with something 😪

[@sherryroseman]

@@SWFBeachLife stay save..our mountains have been devastated. I live on the coast of NC.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@sherryroseman Oh honey you stay safe too! 🙏❤️

[@LowkeyKamila]

What is your fav part off Florida

[@SWFBeachLife]

Southwest Florida is my favorite

[@kated2847]

You are not wearing your beautiful ring.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have abused my beautiful ring for many years and I recently had it fixed. I don't want to wear it shelling any longer. I lost a diamond on Keewaydin island!

[@kated2847]

@@SWFBeachLife yes I can imagine the salt water is not the best for it. I had the same issue with the pool and jewelry

[@BernardSandra-r8l]

76471 Block Brooks