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

[@ZestyAqua]

As a redhead who's grandparents in Florida visits just didn't put sunscreen on me to burn very badly on the beach doing skin damage to skin cancer the sun/sand don't like it but, LOVE seashells was my favorite part of all the awful. So enjoy seeing you explore. Would love ❤️ to just collect shells 🐚 and that be my only thing to do and enjoy lovely people who will not harm you for entertainment purposes. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

I actually normally wear pants and long sleeve shirts on the beach so I don't get over exposed to the sun 😃 I love being out there for hours searching for those beach treasures!

[@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!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

What an amazing comment to leave me! 🙏🏼 I try hard to be intentional and kind but believe me, I have my days too. Thanks for taking the time to write this. I hope our paths cross too!

[@LisaAbernathy]

I agree 100%

[@vasilikikayafas8436]

I second that! I feel the same way! Amazing personality and someone you definitely would want to meet! 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@vasilikikayafas8436 🙏❤️

[@billandcynthiagunn3476]

Sharmon, I hope you are safe after the Helene storm. Our thoughts are with you.

[@barbarae4194]

Sharmin, I'm hoping and praying you and your loved ones will make it safely through hurricane Helene. Be safe 💛💛

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! We should be okay with hopefully only minor flooding 🙏🏼

[@ilonamollema6467]

Dear Sharmon, As always, Cayo Costa has been so good to you! And I'm so happy that Captain Jenni found her first Junonia! 🎉 The shells you've found are amazing! And all the critters are so cool! That X seastar was incredible.❤ I've never seen one like that before. Here in the Netherlands, we only have 5 arm seastars. And the manatee, dolphins, stingray, and all the other critters.... what a day! You really live in a little piece of paradise. And I'm so happy that you are willing to share that with us!❤ This week, autumn will really start to make his appearance here in the Netherlands. The next upcoming days will be filled with rain, storm and cool weather. I'm not looking forward to it at all! I'm fact, I hate it. I'm a spring, summer lover. I can tolerate heat very well, and love how nature is at its best with all the flowers and green plants. So, the next couple of months, you have to keep me "warm" with videos of sunny Florida. 😉 I hope that your week is filled with sunshine, happiness and gorgeous shells! Sending love and big hugs, xoxo ❤️, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

Ilona I dislike the cold too! I was going out early last week and it wasn't quite as hot as it normally is and it made me sad. I love the heat here! But...those early morning low tides in winter can be so amazing! The critters don't seem to mind the cold as much as I do - LOL! Well to be fair, the water doesn't get all that cold but the air does. And cold air on wet feet is misery. My trip to shell island where I found a big lightning whelk was kind of miserable. I couldn't feel my feet but I learned a valuable lesson and I found lots of shells! This is my 5th winter here and I feel like I learn a new trick each year!

[@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!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was one of my favorite days out there for sure - it was so fun!

[@paulettenewton3370]

Wow that’s a beautiful junonia 😮 lucky girl

[@moduleselect]

Too many amazing moments in this adventure to point out. Just getting to see a junonia is a treat, not to mention the critters! Riding out Helene in Naples right now and hope you are all good where you are! Already got my post hurricane shelling tours scheduled with Ali! Fingers crossed this storm is not as bad as they say and we can go out and get some amazing shells as a result! Thank you so much for what you do. I hope that you find joy in the joy you bring to me and so many others with your work/hobby. My shelling journey began with your channel and want you to know how much your channel is a wonderful source of knowledge and relief for me while I am away from SWFL. Let's go to the beach!

[@SWFBeachLife]

LoL - I have my post hurricane shelling date set too! Up here in FM we're just starting to get some of that wind. I think we're going to be just fine and I'm so relieved we didn't get all the rain that was predicted. And believe me, I was wishing there was a KZbin channel I could watch when I was away from the area too!! Happy shelling beach friend - maybe our paths will cross!

[@sandybrown7621]

Traveling from NH to the Gulf side of FL in February. All for sea shelling. The thrill is in the hunt ! Can’t wait

[@SWFBeachLife]

That sounds like so much fun! I hope you have a great shelling luck while you're here!

[@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.

[@SWFBeachLife]

That is awesome!! I love those wedding cake shells!

[@debblair5761]

Cool tour. Love the dolphins and manatees. Beautiful shells too.. Be careful of the hurricane that is coming through.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you!

[@minie4887]

Wow you saw a dolphin and found sea shells 🐚 I'm so excited 😆 to watch this episode

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

Thank you so much for taking us with you on your adventure. This was a fabulous video. Keep on making them so beautifully.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@JILLCritterologist]

Shar, what a wonderful intro about your "beach job!" You had a fabulous critter day -- loved those big crown conchs, the 4-armed "starfish" (a fine common name IMO -- anybody who wants to get technical should call them by their scientific name. Nobody actually thinks they are fish!), manatee, and playful dolphins! Congratulations to your friend Capt. Jenny on her JUNONIA!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Jenni literally asked if I was going to be upset and I asked if she found a junonia - LOL! It was such a special day. Ironically the forecast called for rain. The day was perfect!!!

[@janicewalker9719]

I was at the beach on the panhandle one winter and there were lots of sting rays and they were riding the waves. It was so fun watching them surf in and then swim back out and catch another wave. Loved it!

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's so neat! I've seen "herds" of cow nose rays swimming up the beach. I love Florida!!!

[@marlisazamora]

Hi Sharmon. Praying your family is safe while Hurricane Helene is approaching Florida 🙏

[@kristenkylemack9477]

What a wonderful day! So many shells & critters. That house was amazing & the dolphins 🐬 were having a blast! I hope I get to go to Florida some day! ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you do too. I can't believe how lucky I am!

[@pattyvalinote4612]

Absolutely a fantastic trip!!! Lovely shells! 🌴🌴🌴

[@heatherberhel1575]

I just happened upon your channel the other day. I was you to know how much I enjoy your videos. They’re relaxing and fun. I appreciate that you take the time to share your passion.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for choosing to come to the beach with me!

[@donnasnyder6890]

Sharmon I am sending Love and Light hoping that this hurricane is gentle on you your home and all the beautiful beaches. Godspeed

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! We are pretty far South so we will miss most of the damaging winds and flooding. I hope everyone in the path is going to be okay 🙏🏼

[@amykitzmiller9987]

This might be one of my favorite videos. I loved seeing the dolphins, I actually laughed out loud. They were sure having fun. Beautiful seashells and sea stars. Wow!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was such a fun day out on the water. I need to win the lottery so I can buy a boat!

[@vasilikikayafas8436]

I totally related to the part where you put up ‘shell nerds’ lol!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Just wanted to acknowledge the little nerdy rabbit hole I start to go down 😂 #shellnerdsunite!

[@peggygarvie8814]

Excellent video!! My faves are the apple and lace murex, spiny jewelry boxes and calico scallops!!

[@Jean2235177]

We loved our time with Captain Jenni last year! She’s awesome!

[@SWFBeachLife]

She is so chill! I loved being out on the water with her and I look forward to our next adventure!

[@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!

[@miriammacdermot5601]

Hi Sharmon! Wow! What a full fledged fun video. I've had a really rough week but your cheery happy voice combined with all those beautiful treasures and the wonderful bunch of creatures (especially the dolphins) lifted my spirits. Congrats to Captain Jenni on the Junonia. So happy for her. And yes...I'm confident that you will find your second Junonia. That adult ziggy zaggy fighting conch was probably my most favorite of your finds, but I did the love the big horse conch, the golden knobless conch and so much more. Gotta get me some of those great big beach bowls someday. Have a blessed week. See you next time!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm sorry to hear you had a rough week and I hope you're feeling much better by now. A day on Cayo Costa would have cured you I'm sure! It really was such a magical day. I love now knowing what the day is going to bring and I'm never disappointed!

[@janetpullen5210]

Wow Sharmon, what a day of shelling! Talk about fun! Thank u and the lightning whelks r so pretty

[@Jean2235177]

The Sea Grape Lodge is pretty cool! Yay for Jenni’s junonia! 🎉. I loved my tour of Cayo Costa (2005-6ish). I had my best shelling day ever there. That place totally has my heart. We took a tour with Jenni last year. Had the best time.

[@SWFBeachLife]

What I wouldn't give to see the Sea Grape Lodge now!!! 🥰

[@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 💪🏽 🐚💙🌊

[@SWFBeachLife]

If you love what you do you'll never have to work a day in your life! ❤️

[@sth.777]

So fun to see all the live critters, and having a beach walk with you! Living in a land-locked European nation, I don't have access to beaches except on holidays, so I love coming along with you every time!

[@SWFBeachLife]

We used to get to the beach as often as we could before we moved to Florida, which was a few times a year. I'm so lucky to live where I do!

[@lindsayschilling8707]

I live on the wrong coast! 😅 Thank you, Sharmon, for another fabulous shelling adventure. And, that Junonia! Wowsers...😮 Another great shelling day with a fantastic shelling guide (Sharmon). 🐚 ❤ 😎

[@SWFBeachLife]

I didn't know about shells until AFTER I moved here. Thank goodness we chose the West Coast 😂❤️🐚 BUT...good to know the East Coast is only a few hours away!

[@sonflowergems]

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

[@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..

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was such a fun day to be out there. I need to win the lottery and get a boat!

[@georgiagordon7161]

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

[@lindaholder2222]

I had a Great Time Sharmon Thank You❤😊

[@ConnieTurner-x6x]

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

[@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!!😊❤

[@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.

[@SWFBeachLife]

What a special island Cayo Costa is!

[@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

[@SWFBeachLife]

This reminds me of "All the Light we Cannot See" and there were grottos by the ocean that had shells in them. Places with rich history are so fascinating. I'd love to see this grotto!

[@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!

[@rosaliepingree4198]

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

[@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.🐚🪸🐌

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for watching and coming along with me!!

[@jasminecarriker8713]

Fabulous time. Thank you!

[@argitatornari2037]

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

[@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!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for watching beach friend!!

[@suzannebraden9671]

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

[@moonlitpearl700]

Wonderful video. Beautiful seashells. Action packed

[@nikkistaino1418]

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

[@debklock7655]

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

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@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

[@SWFBeachLife]

Agreed - there were so many awesome creatures to appreciate today!

[@sherrie545]

Gorgeous island and shells!

[@lizblameuser7552]

What a phenomenal day! Thanks for an amazing video today and such a wonderful assortment of shells AND critters..❤ your beach walks give so many people such joy with your excited and calming voice ( depending on the finds..🤣) and your knowledge is unmatched, IMO..❤ thanks again and please stay safe with Helene coming right ya…🙏🌬️🌊❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

I saw you sent an Patreon message and I'm going to post an update today! Thanks for being so good to me!! 🙏🏼

[@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 ! 🐚☀️🦀🐬🩵

[@SWFBeachLife]

It really was a magical day out there. I enjoyed every minute of it!

[@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.

[@SWFBeachLife]

This summer I think was pretty decent for shelling all things considered. I do love the early morning winter low tides but the darn cold I can do without! 😂

[@maryannkom299]

@@SWFBeachLife LOL. I feel so weak because I hate the cold, but where do I live? San Diego California.. I’m in a state if I can’t stand the San Diego winter. Although, it can get pretty darn hot here in the summer.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@maryannkom299 It gets crazy hot here and there is humidity too but I love it anyway 🌴🌊🐚❤️

[@fredamoore1743]

Hi Sharmon. Congrats Captain Jenni on your first "J". Beautiful!! Mine will find me one day! Loved this video. Sharmon you are so calm, laid back and full of interesting info. I have Cayo Costa and Keewaydin on my bucket list. You are the luckiest ever to live your dream and I'm so glad for myself and others to be with you on Sundays sharing the adventures. I remember your videos when you stayed there and Brian's vid when he actually camped there. Can't wait to visit that beautiful island. Have a great week and praying the upcoming storm spares SWF and weakens before it makes landfall in the panhandle.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was jealous of Bryan staying on Cayo Costa but I have to admit my adventure was a lot more luxurious. I even had a hot tub! And I too hope this storm stays small and doesn't do too much harm. I don't care how many letter hurricane technically has in it - it's a 4 letter word to me!

[@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!! 🏖🐚❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@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

[@SWFBeachLife]

What?! You missed my J video? I found it on Dickman's Island - or I should say it found me there: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onqcZHmYipWGr9ksi=_Xvhv_vADyd7itl2 I was happy I got to be there when Jenni found her first one!

[@jolynnburns4306]

@@SWFBeachLife I saw me comment but for some reason I did not remember that!! but when I watched it I remember. OLD AGE!! LOL

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@jolynnburns4306 I write everything down 😆😆😆

[@SueGodfirnon-ks2sk]

Congrats on the maculated baby ear! I have 1 and I thought it was just some odd brown color. So surprised to see it sparkle gold in the sun! Stay safe, but I know the next week is like Christmas for shellers on the Gulf Coast! Can't wait to see what you find next!! Thanks for sharing!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching. I'm solidifying my shelling plans now for Helene 😃

[@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

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks about the intro ❤️ There were so many fun things on this one trip. I wish I was able to get out there every day. That four-armed sea star was crazy fun to find and that baby's ear was pretty awesome as well.

[@maureengulat6331]

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

[@leeannciampa5489]

Please stay safe watching the storm here in NH , hope you and my family are ok

[@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!!

[@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!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have a great week too!

[@tracilynn6675]

I enjoyed this video!

[@cindyhalloran5049]

Best video EVER Sharmon!! Thanks!🎉

[@SWFBeachLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! I had an amazing time making it!

[@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.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hawaii and Australia and 2 places I'd really like to travel to for shells ❤️

[@donnabailey5132]

If you do ever get to come to Australia, I am not far from Hervey Bay, Shelly Beach and several other places. October on the west coast is a good time to come as the tides change and can bring up some harder to find shells, especially around Broome. Also a big pearl area.😊​@SWFBeachLife

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@donnabailey5132 October in Australia - got it! Thank you!

[@kimcooper-pratt2966]

Absolutely awesome.

[@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!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was talking with some other shellers who agree those "pony" size shells are the best. But today I'm still thinking about your Holden video I watched yesterday. I have never laid eyes on a Giant Eastern Murex on the beach and you found so many - not to mention those moon snails. You my beach friend had an incredible day up there!!! But yes, that maculated baby's ear was pretty awesome. I have a printer tray I turned into a table. That ear is going in there for sure!

[@paulettenewton3370]

❤ watching little late. Watching Helene 🌀 and hoping everyone is safe in its path! Can’t wait to see what shells 🐚 she brings in 😊. Would love to see some of those buttery brown/yellow whelks on your store page 😅. ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am trying to set up my own website to sell shells but it's been pretty slow going. I know I need to get shells in Etsy - sorry!!! 🙏🏼❤️

[@paulettenewton3370]

@@SWFBeachLife❤ nice , I will definitely check it out when you do!

[@dawnmanthey7900]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@SS-wk7fx]

This is Wednesday, 3 days after you posted this video and you have a H coming your way. Praying for you. It's those night time tornadoes that are the scariest. Watching NBC ch2 in your area streaming live on YT. Hope some of those deep water janonias gift you in the after storm debris. I believe there's always a silver lining in a storm and the seashell hunt afterwards is always a positive. Good luck. 🤞🙏

[@SWFBeachLife]

We are pretty far south so this one isn't going to give us too much trouble. I do hope that is the last of the excitement of hurricane season for us! 🙏🏼

[@SS-wk7fx]

@@SWFBeachLife 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lindae7013]

What a day! Awesome

[@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 🐬.

[@SWFBeachLife]

The Shell Museum had a lot of damage unfortunately and I know they moved a bunch of the collection off island. And sadly they did lose animals in the hurricane. The hurricane destroyed so much - and we're still recovering. I thought it would only take a year but it's clear that things are going to take much longer. And that 4 armed sea star was so fun to see!

[@pamschmeltz2013]

Was just watching the news and hurricane Helene I sure hope u will be all right!

[@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!

[@SWFBeachLife]

My biggest one measures about 2-7/16" wide, or 2.438." Baseballs are 2.86-2.94, so my latest one is just a wee bit smaller than the width of a baseball. It's so hard to find hose intact and in good shape at that size!

[@KarensKaraoke1]

Ohh I can't wait, just 3 more weeks and I'll be on the Sanibel beach.... 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

Safe travels!

[@juliamaul7334]

Wonderful video!!!❤❤❤

[@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. 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

I loved Honeymoon Island. I'm going to check out Clearwater soon - perhaps I'll check out Anna Maria island too!

[@JeepGirl941]

@@SWFBeachLife Bean Point (beach) on the most northern tip of Anna Maria has the most sand dollars I've found but they're pretty scarce. In fact, I don't find a lot of shells at all on AMI. I find more on Longboat Key though. Was just up to Anclote Key a couple weeks ago and found a lot of beautiful shells and sand dollars!

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@JeepGirl941 Good to know! I was looking at AMI but looks like a really long walk to get there from Clearwater Beach. I liked Honeymoon Island a lot and I would like to see some other of the beaches up there and what all can be found. Not all beaches were created equally!

[@JeepGirl941]

@@SWFBeachLife agree! The best shelling near AMI area is out on the sandbars. I once found some huge inhabited welks of some kind next to the AMI City Pier but our beaches don't have the variety and quantity that I see in your wonderful vids! Anclote Key (near Tarpon Springs) does though!

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@JeepGirl941 Thank you! I’m going to look into Anclote Key!

[@beckygruening1000]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you! ❤

[@elaineberger879]

Congratulations Captain J on your J!

[@Elohims1]

Mahalos and God blessU from Mimi in Hawaii ❤

[@annettenepple449]

I love this video, and your energy is amazing .❤❤❤

[@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!!!

[@emilyneal7888]

Such an exciting day!

[@sierrawave]

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

[@traceybradshaw166]

Thank you for being you.

[@SWFBeachLife]

❤️

[@lindaweges8624]

Jingle all the way!Loving the beach walk today!

[@pamelasanchez1367]

at 9:20 I believe there is a half buried Olive to the right lower corner ! :-)

[@deniseyoung5385]

I have been waiting for this one and it was well worth the wait!!! 😍 I am curious about the baby’s ear with the colors on it. That’s a different species? I’m learning so much! I have a couple of gray ones, a black one, and an orange one, but fairly certain that I found them in Outer Banks, NC, where the shells are usually discolored in (you guessed it…) orange, gray, and black, so I suspect that they were probably white at some point. However, I have also found gray ones on the Texas coast and they don’t look like they are discolored, but I could be mistaken. I noticed that there was a pattern to the colors on your special baby’s ear, so I am guessing that was how you knew, but is it just a color variation or a completely different species? Fascinating!! Congrats to Captain Jenny on her first J! How exciting! I hope I can find one someday.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, that matriculated baby's ear is a different species! The ones that are buried and discolored are likely just discolored, however I am completely unsure for certain as I'm not really as familiar with the shells that are not from Florida. The maculated version will have that brown "smudge" on them 😃 The discolored ones you have sound beautiful!

[@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

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have never been to Panama, but any time I see a photo of a beach, the first thing I look for is shells! If I don't see shells I'm not interested in going 😂

[@JaymeBute]

Hi Sharmon! My 7 year old daughter and I are visiting Fort Myers Beach from Oct 9th-14th and you are totally the reason for our spontaneous little mommy/daughter trip! She loves learning all about shells from your videos! We can’t wait! Maybe we will see you on the beach! Haha I have a random question for you that I’m hoping you can help with. I know you’ve mentioned your scoop in lots of videos, do you have any recommendations for a scoop that’s a little lighter weight than the big steel ones on Amazon? They are so heavy to carry around on the beach! I keep trying to find a smaller/lighter one, but they seem to be hard to find! Thanks for your amazing videos and for inspiring what I hope becomes an annual mommy/daughter trip! ❤ Wishing you the best and hope everything is going ok for you all post Helene. 🙏

[@SWFBeachLife]

In theory you might be able to find them in the stores down here when you come, but I did find some of the lighter ones on Amazon: amzn.to/4dG60qJ I hope you have safe travels and an amazing time while you're here!

[@JaymeBute]

@@SWFBeachLife thank you for the recommendation! 💕 and for taking the time to respond to all of us :) my daughter is so excited. PS - she also now picks up any trash we find on the beach whenever we are on vacation, as do I. Stay safe and hope everyone is doing ok down there 🙏

[@piratessalyx7871]

HOPE YOU ARE OKAY! I heard them mention Sanibel last night on the news,,,,,and thought of YOU!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yeah, it's flooded again and in recovery mode - again, but it's not as bad as it was with Ian!

[@yomama8873]

A wonderful trip thank you 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

[@SWFBeachLife]

💜💜💜

[@EffSharp]

I have made myself a promise: I WILL get back to Sanibel(and nearby shelling locations) next year! ❤

[@melissajohnson2935]

Oneday, im going to convince my husband to take be further than Destin FL (we live in Louisiana) to SWF, and im going to take one of these awesome shell tours. I took a "swim with dolphins) tours in Destin once and they took us to a island to "shell" but it was only like 20 mins snd i didnt jnow what i was doing then....and I need to come spend at least a month in this area 😂😂 we don't have this kind of shelling in South Louisiana

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm sure you and your husband will have a blast! It's hard to not get addicted to shelling.

[@YourstohaveinLou]

Be careful this week with the hurricane, and then afterward, the beach should have many shells to collect.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm making my plans now!

[@janelle2184]

That house is amazing. What's an historic shell mound? Another great video.

[@SWFBeachLife]

The Calusa Indians lived here in SW Florida about 2000 years ago and as you can imagine they ate a lot of seafood, including snails. They would discard the shells over and over and these shells could create a mound which we call a "shell mound." These are now historical in nature and we don't disturb them any longer. There is actually a home on Fort Myers Beach that was built next to a shell mound. The home is called The Mound House. I should make a video of it for my other channel!

[@l.m.8468]

Great video! We'll be there in March. So, now I want to hire Captain Jenny and go to Cayo Costa Island too! Were you two there during low tide? If so, is low tide the only time worth going? Thank you for the awesome video! I always learn so much from you! 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

We were there during low tide. I personally always find better beach treasures at low tide, so if you're looking for shells I would try to time your trip for low tide on the island (Cayo Costa). Then the rest of the time you can look for places to snorkel or other places to explore. Jenni is a great captain and knows neat places to look for things.

[@l.m.8468]

@@SWFBeachLife Perfect! Thank you!!! 😊