Sanibel Island Beach Walk. Red Tide, Winds and Seashells!

Sanibel Island is a fabulous place for a beach walk. I personally creep along the beach, making sure I'm not missing any of Sanibel's beach treasures and once again Sanibel was good to me!
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[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

Wonderful shells 🐚.

[@lauram5195]

What a great haul and fun trip and when you stopped and showed my beloved Island Inn which I know is partially open but still brought me to tears to see just the carcass of the place my husband and I have had years of memories at. Where you were shelling today is ground zero of where my shelling addiction began. Thank you for sharing this and I know we will get back there soon. 🐚🐚🐚🐚🤗

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think Sanibel will be straddling between rebuilding and heartbreak for a while yet, but I'll be celebrating all the wins for sure!

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

Hello Beach Angel! How happy I am to hear the dulcet tones of your greeting! Yes, let's go to the beach, dear lady! I can close my eyes and pretend that I am there with you. I am always amused by the intro shot of the Florida Fighting Conch struggling against your gentle but firm grip. I can almost hear his imaginary voice (sounding much like our dearly loved Gilbert Gottfried) shouting "Hey, lady! Why don't you go and pick up somebody your own size! Maybe somebody's EMPTY shell, huh?! Can't you see that I'm trying to LIVE HERE?! Put me DOWN!" Anyway...I've spent too much time counting crochet stitches, I suppose. Oh, the powers that be have done a great job of rebuilding after Ian. They seem to have tried to put everything back as it was. Very nice restoration. I'm glad you don't suffer personally from red tide, that miserable stuff. I heard you guys had it pretty bad and that the Atlantic coast has a really massive float of sargassum weed coming onshore. Ah, the joys of living at the ocean's doorstep... I wonder, Sharmon, if a gull eats a crab which is sick from red tide, does it become ill, as well? That crab sure looks like he feels sorry for himself, poor thing. What a shell pile! That's the stuff of my landlocked dreams! I could be happy to spend all day parked right there! I love the yellow shells, too! The yellow cockles and the buttercup lucines always catch my attention. I love, love, love the little calico scallop shells, too! That lightning whelk shell is so pretty. The Creator must have had so much fun painting seashells! I guess He decided that gooey little animals like scallops and such needed a beautiful home to inhabit. I love the purity of the white bay scallops. They are so lovely. Oh, Beach Time and a rising surf! Hurray! Such a lovely sound. It's so darned easy to run out of superlatives when you're at the beach! Oh, the wonders which await in the glorious depths of a shell pile! I feel like I could just dive in! The deep russet of that rough scallop is gorgeous! What a lovely frond oyster! A lightning whelk and that beautiful paper fig! A whole one of good size! What an awesome addition to your collection! Oh, I'd pick up every calico scallop I saw. You're exercising such admirable restraint! It's spring, so why not gather a bouquet of tulips? The sea wants you to have a well rounded day, so it threw out a lettered olive for you. That's a nice sized apple murex. Holy moly, a flat! We used to find those a lot up around Pensacola. Note to self: Blue Giraffe. I'm glad you had such an amazing day shelling at Sanibel. It gives me hope that soon Ian will be only a memory and not a nightmare. Thanks for a great video and for taking me along, if it is only make believe. It's always a fun trip with you. Either you edit out the days when all you get is a sunburn or the shelling there is absolutely incredible! I'm glad we see you finding lots of shells and being happy. We can all live vicariously because of you, my Beach Angel Until next time, big hugs and lots of shells to you and love from The Lost Mermaid

[@SWFBeachLife]

Truth be told I show up at the beach and film anything and everything I think is interesting. Then when I get home I pick what I think are the most fun things and try to keep the video around 30 minutes. I start my naturalist classes soon. I worry a bit on how I'm going to be making videos, working and taking this class but I guess I'll find out soon enough! Maybe I can make videos on my "class trips." ❤️

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

@@SWFBeachLife Don't worry! Maybe you can make up your videos from things you've done and call it a greatest trips video or something like that. Or maybe you can make longer footage when you do go and then use the extra to make videos. It'll work out! I have faith in you!

[@lisataylor4359]

Love the buttery yellow prickly cockle and that Frond Oyster was so cool! Never have found one of those.Thank you for taking us all to Sanibel. My heart longs for it.

[@jeanepilgrim4926]

Thank you for another great day at the beach! It's great to see the beach looking good with all those beautiful shells.

[@beverlyclark5231]

I love watching your videos. I love shelling! We had just returned home from a wonderful vacation at Sanibel when Ian hit. It breaks my heart to see such destruction at the Island Inn. That is where we always stay when vacationing. Thank you for showing us the beauty of the beach with all of the wonderful shells. ❤

[@judithschoner6433]

Beautiful, I love it 😀.

[@tashacano3324]

I went to a beach yesterday that was supposedly a shelling hot spot in Texas. Nope got 2 complete commons & that was it😢 The kids loved the beach though so we're totally going back

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm so spoiled to live here. We kind the best shelling beaches!

[@WilhelminaHelenaPaulineMarie]

The beach is lookn great! Yes i love the black shells. The ponderous is one of my favs even tho it is common. The bay scallops that turn dark are just fab! But then the bright colors are just as beaut!!

[@katestephenson933]

I love how much you love doing this!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am the WORST beach walker. I creep 🤣

[@maryannkom299]

I just love Florida cones.

[@dawnbrown9898]

I love your videos! You are so good at teaching in the videos. So far my favorite are the lightning welks! I think my heart skips a beat every time you pick one up!❤ And I love the beach time..the waves..😁

[@SWFBeachLife]

Dawn you have to watch this Sunday. The lighting whelks were practically begging me to pick them up!

[@donnajohnson3334]

At last I have a name for my Round Ribbed Flat Scallop !. Thanks so much, Sharmon ! Great video, Wowee Wow 😀

[@seriously.....]

Love flats and all different scallops really lol flats are my favorite though I think.. oh and the cones alphabet and Florida...then lettered olives nxt favorites, not necessarily in that order lol!

[@peggylosacco8811]

You are so blessed..beautiful beach and shells

[@SWFBeachLife]

I really am. 🙏🏼

[@doreenperez9413]

Thank you for sharing all the full shelling collecting! You do find vesicular ones. I’ll be in sanibel in May.

[@crivitzguy5017]

Slow progress but all in all, very encouraging! Sanibel will be back, and better than ever!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Darn tootin'! 💪🏻

[@tracyriordan7011]

Yayyyyyyy! Hi Sharmon! I am sooo happy to see you back at Sanibel! ( : Woo hoo! Already picking up some beautiful shelk! ( : Oh wow, the sunset calico scallop made me say...ahhhh! ( : They all are sooo gorgeous and my fav shell! ( : ( : A beautiful fav, FL Fighting Conch and then a beautiful true shark eye! Wow! Love the giant Atlantic. Cockle! Wow, what a beautiful whopper shell! ( : Oooh, some yellow jingles to join all the other beautiful bright yellow shells you found already today! Yayyyyyyy! ( : Wow, nice cones too and a Frond oyster! Never heard of this type of shell before! ( : Holy moly! That is a huge moon snail! ( : A chunky FL Fighting conch! ( : Woah. That bay scallop with rainbow coloring was sooo gorgeous! That lightning whelks was sooo pretty too near the end! Loved it! ( : Omggg! A flat round rubbed scallop! It is spectacular! Wow! ( : Cool, some kite surges! ( : Thanks for taking us to the beach again! I guess I do need to go to Sanibel, like I always wanted to, if that is where I will find all those gorgeous scallops! Thanks again for all you do! See you in Firt Meyers next week! ( :

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm so happy to be back on Sanibel too!

[@jacruick]

What a nice haul ! Good for you !

[@carolmusso7767]

I have learned so much from you, I’m naming the shells before you do! I would never have known any of them if not for you. Thank you! ❤🐚

[@roxiegs348]

Me too! I live in California, so we have maybe a third of what Southwest Florida beaches have. And they’re not the same shells other than mussels.

[@shelleykamin1649]

Fabulous

[@gailliggett3188]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@gailliggett3188]

😊

[@wardrobelion]

Ha! I was just coming to comment the same thing😊…and I’m a Floridian 🌺.

[@bevharrison8157]

Great beach trip again, loving those shells . Could you please at some point show one if those large black blue fan shells they look cool to me , sorry don’t know what they are called but probably very common 😊 Thanks for sharing .

[@SWFBeachLife]

Roger that on the pen shells. I barely pay attention to them but I promise to show you them in the future!

[@pathoward5721]

I love ❤what you do!!! 🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

Me too!!! ❤️🐚🌴🌊

[@jeffpepple3354]

We were on Sanibel in Jan. The destruction from Ian was overwhelming. We were able to see some others walking on a beach, so we pulled into the only parking spot that wasn't posted "No Trespassing" between two condo units. Soon, several others did the same. It was nice to talk with other people and look forward to the beautiful Sanibel again. Another great haul for you of shell beauty! Question: How was the new parking experience via your cell phone? I don't have one and will be there in May, and was wondering if I could still park or not. Thanks as always for the beautiful shelling video!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I LOVED using my phone to pay for parking. I have a rather pricey parking permit that I purchased, so I can use that at this lot but I used the phone system over at Blind Pass before my fancy parking permit and it was awesome. So much easier if you end up staying a little longer. You can just add money to the app!

[@jeffpepple3354]

@@SWFBeachLife That does sound very easy and an upgrade! Love and enjoy your weekly shellings!

[@tracyb348]

Just watched your video .Fantastic ! I'm so jealous so many lovely shells. Do you craft with them or display them in your home ?Here in The UK I don't think we get all the pretty shells you have. You are so lucky. GLORIOUS !

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am so, so lucky! I wish I had more time, but I would like to start being a little craftier with my shells. I did make 2 different things (A shell mirror: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5eYhImjbdJopJo And a shell photo frame: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmq4eqmnobStna8). I finally opened an Etsy store and I'll be sharing that properly with an upcoming video 😃

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

enjoyed the video

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you!

[@susangray4594]

I had just been to Bollman Park on March 5th and didn't find a portion of what u get!!!! Going to find Tarpon bay after easter!!!!Easter!!!!! Coming from Illinois again !!!!

[@susangray4594]

I need to find it lol hope there are signs to it.

[@malyndajo1]

We used to come away with 12 tuppers full and still not get them all. The last trip I only got 2

[@SWFBeachLife]

The time of year will play a part of what you find on the beach. Winters are better than summers!

[@annjohnson543]

I am so happy to see that Sanibel is coming back to life! This year I scheduled a shelling tour out of Ft. Myers in April. I hope it isn't too late in the season. Thoughts?? Do you have any tips for me on the tour? Any info from you is gold. Great shell haul.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am going to go on a shell tour in April myself! April is still decent to find shells and you probably won't be cold - bonus! I hope you have a wonderful time!

[@annjohnson7682]

@@SWFBeachLife do you have to dig for the big shells like horse conchs?

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@annjohnson7682 I'm not expert but in my experience yes. Those big ones are usually a little buried.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@annjohnson7682 Most of the ones I’ve found were indeed mostly buried.

[@kandychapman5578]

Do you find sea glass on the beaches you explore?

[@SWFBeachLife]

Occasionally yes, but mostly it's glass that needs to be recycled.

[@lilianmcguigan9240]

The duck clams look like lovely transparent bone china.

[@SWFBeachLife]

They almost do!

[@angelicareyes4183]

Wow, that was a awesome video, Glad Sanibel is open. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@denisedill3552]

Beautiful shell haul❤thank you so much for the video! I'm looking forward to the next trip to the beach with SWF beach life❤😊

[@Monkchip]

Hi! Thank you again for the nice day at the beach. When I see you pick up the shells and say their name, it's awesome!

[@tishrathman731]

My family would have to send a search party because I would be there forever going through all those fabulous shells!

[@donnajohnson3334]

L0L !. Pack Flares, Sistah ! Look at these shell mounds !.

[@SWFBeachLife]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marciaslay1149]

Thank you for a great shelling day, enjoyed every minute and loved all the beautiful shells, enjoy your week and see you next Sunday!!

[@aleciagrant4114]

I think I may just drive over in the morning! I love Sanibel Island and haven't been since the Hurricane. Thanks for sharing yet another amazing video! Have a blessed week. 🙂

[@SWFBeachLife]

The beaches are as wonderful as they always were! 🌴🌊🐚

[@janetdunn8220]

Hi, we did go to Zephyrhills last week as well as West Palm Beach Garden. My family brought me out to Honeymoon Island. I was a bit amazed at the number of people, and it was high tide. I found a few things, but the amazing difference from your beach time from mine was too much. I did find a few Chestnut turbins, a fine small Sun Ray Venus, a few turbin apertures (can't remember what you called them). Then we drove to see my daughter for the weekend. I am not sure what beach we were at but in West Palm. It was near sunset and she showed me the beach, but I knew there was a large shell pile in my future and couldn't wait. I shelled in the dark, my Kim and her girls helping. We went back on Saturday. The pile is at least 25 to 30 feet high from some dredging they did. I found most of what I wanted with the exception of a complete Lightning Whelk. My girls had already gathered some things for me and I came home a very happy sheller. I also found dozens of hugh Lettered Olives. They were beach worn but still were in very good shape. They were shiny, had a good tip, and were whole. I identified most of what they had collected for their backyard and carport railing amazing them. I did give you all the credit and was pleased I could impress them with what I learned from you and told to check your postings out. You are amazing. Thanks so much. ❣️🦋❣️🐚🐚🐚🌊🌈🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm a little jealous of that shell pile you describe! What fun! I'm so glad you learned a bit and were able share your knowledge. I think it makes shelling just a little bit more fun when you know what you're finding 😃

[@denisem6754]

Wow, Sanibel has made tremendous progress since the middle of January! I’m so happy to see the streets cleared, smaller piles of debris, and the businesses opening back up. Of course, I knew those beaches would still be gorgeous, and oh my goodness, great shells! Sorry you guys are now dealing with the dreaded red tide, but hopefully it clears up soon. Thanks for taking us to Sanibel this week…I got snow this morning…

[@donnajohnson3334]

Missouri here. My daffodils got frozen back. Wow, I hope we are past snowing here. Blessings to you !.

[@jamie6580]

Thank you for another great trip to the beach. It’s kind of sad for me today. I’d promised my goddaughter a trip to SWFL to go to the beautiful beaches when she got well. She’d been in the hospital since December. She had started improving, but last Friday, she passed away. Our mermaid is in Heaven, not thinking of the beach. But, I love going vicariously through you! Thanks so much!❤

[@janetknight9978]

Oh, I am so sad for you that your granddaughter didn't get to make that promised trip with her grandma. So long in the hospital, she must have had an awful lot to deal with. She is at peace, no more suffering. My heart is with you. ❤️

[@jamie6580]

@@janetknight9978 - thank you so much!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm so sorry about your goddaughter. I hope she is busy in heaven finding the most beautiful seashells ❤️

[@jamie6580]

@@SWFBeachLife - I’m sure she is! I have no doubt that I’ll find a Junonia now! Mandypoo will make sure one comes my way.♥️

[@patriciawhateley8096]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss I know it's hard but my prayers are with you

[@Reet64]

Good to know they're making progress in the clean up and restoration. Lovely finds today! I like those calico scallops with the sun ray pattern on them.

[@KarenUntz]

Fabulous shell day! Really making a nice comeback beach wise! Thanks so much!!! 😊❤🏝

[@elizabethpaints]

To me your finds are enchanting, they truly are. Just cannot get over the colors, textures and 'architecture' of each and every shell. Every video with you is a lesson on sea shells. Absolutely love them!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am starting classes to become a Florida Master Naturalist in a few weeks. I can't wait to learn even more!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks Sharmon, a lovely walk on Sanibel Island. Scallops are my favorites and flats just make me grin ear to ear.

[@sunnybelisle4007]

FINALLY!!! THANK YOU FOR FINALLY PICKING UP THOSE BLACK AND WHITE ARKS. I'VE BEEN SEEING THEM ALMOST EVERYWHERE YOU GO AND THEY'VE BEEN IGNORED. I THINK THEY'RE VERY PRETTY AND DISTINCTIVE. I'M ANXIOUS TO SEE WHAT YOU'RE PLANING TO DO WITH THEM. I LEARN SO MUCH FROM YOU. THANK YOU. 🥰

[@Jean2235177]

That frond oyster was cool. I’m laughing. You’re panning the camera over the shell piles and I’m shouting out the shells I see. My husband is giving me a funny look. I’m sooooooooo happy to see Sanibel’s progress. It gives me hope. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sandeepettit696]

Does my heart good to see it coming back❤

[@nicoleann38]

I know that shelling is usually a solo dog but I would love to meet you and shell one day. I’m still learning and not always sure what to look for. I look forward to your videos every Sunday. Thank you!

[@susangray4594]

Me too. Would love to go with her!!!!

[@wandadorsey8895]

Very nice haul. Blessings

[@dianerichmond7105]

Wow, nice to find all of those murex and moon snails! Crazy wind, but did seem to result in some great finds! Feels great to see Sanibel re-emerging!

[@lindarichie2585]

Well this was a wonderful birthday to enjoy a beach day with you on Sanibel !! Nice to see Sanibel coming back to life ! You found some lovely scallops today ! So colorful and that huge shark eye ! That beautiful Little soul of a crab 🦀 ! I do hope he/she survives!! Thanks again for a wonderful beach day ! ❤

[@donnabopp9327]

Love the kite surfers!! And great shells!

[@Sandra-pm3it]

I would love to shell there.

[@robinmp3841]

Holy cow! I just said she is going to find a flat and BAM! there it was! woo hoo, your welcome😆 beautiful haul Sharmon❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Can you say, "I bet she's going to find a junonia" next time? 😂

[@robinmp3841]

@@SWFBeachLife Shes gonna find a spiral one with the coffee grounds next🤣

[@vickieboley9452]

So happy to see the beach looking mostly normal, after everything it has been through. And the streets and buildings, coming along. It is just going to be some time before the foliage comes back enough to provide that sense of secrecy and peace. Thank you so much!

[@janicebenninger9421]

Awesome video!! Look forward to Sunday nights with you and your adventures!!

[@annamann4544]

I gasped along with you at that moon snail! and so nice to see Sanibel recovering!

[@kathyjund7212]

Thank you for taking us to the beach!!! I loved that lemon cockel too! Great seeing the bounty of nature.. I hope our crab friend survives too..we so appreciate everything you do to bring the beach to us.. hope hope for more recovery!

[@conniechaney2897]

❤I love sitting on the beach closing my eyes and just listening to the waves. It's so peaceful. Thank you for sharing.

[@rachellerymek5529]

❤ when I come across a crab 🦀 on my beach walk its always a good luck charm and looks to me he's a good luck charm to you tooo great day thanks for video I had found a frond oyster and never knew what it was till now 😊

[@saraclark8611]

Wow what a day! The colors on these shells are gorgeous 😍 what a great variety! So many great positive things happening on Sanibel, not so thrilling on the red tide issue but did I hear correctly are things looking up on that front? Thank you for sharing!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, red tide is just about gone from our area thank goodness!

[@williampacey9194]

Miss Sanibel. Loved vacationing there. Shells galore. Met a really nice manatee who was minding his or her own business on one trip so we just walked along away from him or her. Not worried about pronouns just didn’t know what it was. Didn’t hear it moo at all. 😂

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was in the water with some people who weren't from FL and were a little skittish about what might be in the water. I said, "So that dark spot there - that's probably going to be a manatee" and right on cue it was indeed a beloved seacow. You never know when one of them is going to come and say hi!

[@kaymill5565]

You are so good! SO MUCH FUN!!!

[@jolynnburns4306]

So fun!!! Those poor fish looked huge! So glad Sanibel is looking better. I love the Blue Giraffe. Thank you for taking us along. See you next Sunday. Have a good week. XOXO

[@cazee100]

Way to go Sanibel yay!!! We have the kite surfers and windsurfers on the back of the Isle of Wight too, sadly a guy was killed couple years ago when a gust blew him into the cliffs. Such a sadness, they are awesome to watch. Usual fabulous shells. Great that you’re supporting a local Sanibel business too, sure they are appreciative. Stay safe xx

[@SWFBeachLife]

Red Tide really did a number on the critters down here but I think for the most part that's past us. I do have one more Red Tide video from FMB to share - but hopefully that will be the last of them for a long time 🙏🏼 I hope your garden is coming along nicely ❤️❤️❤️

[@sallya.2412]

I think it is amazing how these shells can be of different colors even if it is the same variety. Each is unique with colors and patterns. So glad to see that beach fixed up and open now. Lots of good finds of there.

[@slgibbs1]

I love your videos. I get to shell without getting up at the crack of dawn...LOL. But, I have a question. I have limited space and I am wondering what you do with all the shells. Do you make crafts,? display in jars? sell? I am trying to justify to myself bringing home a bunch of shells

[@donnajohnson3334]

Gee Willakers, get yourself one of those glass jar lamp bases and knock yourself out ! Have Fun !. I did, --found one at a thrift store. A girl can always justify a pretty lamp ! 💡lol One time, I found I had a ton of bivalves. A friend's little girl was going to have a birthday party, so we did a beach theme (in Missouri). So we put a tube of sand in a plastic wadding pool and mixed in those bivalves. The kids lost their minds !!. She had a mermaid cake, too. Blessings !.

[@SWFBeachLife]

As a matter of fact I just finished filming a video about what I do with my shells and my shell collection 😃 I hope to share it in the next week or so! Spoiler - yes, I do sell some!

[@judyfarmer2962]

You did good. I love the shells you found.

[@karynagibson05]

With all my love from Minnesota! 😘🎉❤🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for coming to the beach with me!

[@nancyreber8201]

Seeing all those shell piles got me so excited, as I am coming to Marco in exactly 1 month!! 😁🤩🤩 My first time, and I can't wait, now that I have learned so much about shelling from you!! We plan to spend one day at Sanibel Which beach should we go to there?

[@SWFBeachLife]

If you can get there early, go to Blind Pass. If that doesn't work, head on over to the Tarpon Bay parking lot (where I filmed this video). Both are good but you'll have less foot traffic from other's at Blind Pass.

[@nancyreber8201]

@@SWFBeachLife Thank you so much!! 🥰 Can’t wait!!

[@jtb8155]

It’s heartening to see Sanibel recover - after the hurricane. Thank you for bringing us on another trip to the beach. I wish I could visit in person, but I’m older, so will never be able to return. Your weekly videos are such a treat. Thank you so much Sharmon! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@debblair5761]

Beautiful shells as always! Sanibel is getting better each day. Good to see

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

So Funny, I see Yellow shells & think of You. Then the Pink ones for me. The Joy in your voice when you find a Baby's Ear sparks Joy in us as well.. Thanks for yourJoy & Sharing..

[@maureenblanos9012]

Chunky beach ! Love it !😊❤️

[@susangray4594]

I never get that lucky!!!

[@tammymoore-kloss9680]

Ya awesome treasures ❤how exciting 🎉just made a shell picture frame from our sanibel trip. Going to honeymoon island this weekend and super excited

[@ckaybest5504]

Nice video of shells; however please warn beach goers about going in the water when red tide is present at any level; only respiratory issues are talked about.. but what happens to dolphins turtles and manatees who die from red tide getting in their spinal cord can happen to humans.. any red tide laced water up one’s nose from swimming can have serious neurological health consequences such as partial paralyzation of arms and legs…thank you for listening.

[@nancycross2228]

Your video encourages me to give back and visit my Favorite island. Not at all hesitant to shop and sit and enjoy a meal or 2 !! Thank you again for making your videos..

[@sandierads4223]

If I lived in your shell Heaven I would never be inside.Thanks for taking us along! Beautiful finds!

[@SnowPink90]

What a great beach walk!! I can’t wait until it warms up a bit so I can get to our beaches!! I can’t believe the rack line of shells that you had!! That foam was getting in the way a bit but I love how you went and took a look anyways and found some keepers!! I think you could’ve used a shovel and took a bucket or two of shells home with you, there was so many!! Thank you for another great video!! I so look forward to them every weekend!! Have a great week! 🥰🐬

[@susangray4594]

I never find that many diff ones!!!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

There are days when I really do think I should have brought a shovel! Sanibel will always have a special place in my heart ❤️

[@SnowPink90]

@@SWFBeachLife When I find out that friends have been to Florida, I ask if they’ve ever been to Sanibel because I love it!!🥰🥰💖💖

[@lisacoyne1537]

I so enjoy your shelling. Can’t wait for Sunday ordinarily. Ty.

[@melissalillegard7945]

I have learned so much about the different kinds of shells. I'm starting to attentively guess the names of the shells

[@TheAdventurousRealtor]

I love finding rough scallops 😁👏👏👏

[@kathytiseling5140]

Sanibel's beaches opened 2 weeks after I left Florida 😢

[@nancyalberghini7581]

I love sanibel i am curious what do you do with all the shells you pick up?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I get this question a lot so I just finished filming a video about what I do with my shells. I have made a few things but I also opened an Etsy store so I can sell some of my goodies! www.etsy.com/shop/SWFBeachLifeStore

[@heycarrieann]

I just realized that the paper figs remind me of paper lanterns.

[@sharahyndman6356]

How do you tell the difference of a rough scallop and a calico scallop?

[@williamthomson638]

Happy to see you picking up scallops. Colorful

[@ztag1p]

This was an awesome trip; thank you so much. When you go back, if you feel like having a treat, The Shack of Sanibel ice cream at 1219 Periwinkle Way is amazing! This past weekend, I gave my granddaughters (ages 3 & 5) each a Florida Fighting Conch. My heart melted when I came down stairs only to find them holding those 2.5 - 3” conchs up to their little ears saying “I can hear the ocean”. Love, love.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Our of the mouth of babes ❤️ And ice cream next to the Tispy Turtle - got it!

[@fredamoore1743]

I have watched this video 4 times and still haven't commented. Guess in all my excitement of seeing you back st Sanibel I just didn't realize. So love it! Sanibel is one of my favorite beaches. Love the "Chunky" shell piles. It really starting to get back to normal. Thanks for the adventure. So neat. Can't wait for Sunday Kice. I do love me some Kice Island. Have a great week, Hugs!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's nice being able to visit Sanibel again and Kice was awesome as usual 😉

[@ilonamollema6467]

Hi Sharmon, Wow, this windy beach with all the waves and the foam really feels like walking along our North Sea beach. But I would love to find all those gorgeous shells. 😍 Wow, what a great haul again. I really love all the Calico scallops. I'm in love with all the colours. It's so good to see that Sanibel is bouncing back. The island is still gorgeous. ❤ Thank you for taking us with you on your beach walks. I loved every minute of it!! Hope you have a fantastic week! Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤️, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was nice to experience a different kind of weather day with all the wind. I've always been interested in the weather, but boy when a front comes through the water really lets you know about it! I couldn't believe the piles of shells. I should since it's Sanibel and all, but still! I recorded the video for April 9th today - it's going to be a good one! I hope you are feeling good and I'm sending hugs, love and sunshine from Florida! ❤️🌴🌊🐚

[@KathyWilcox-vx2vj]

You could never take or have to many shells❤

[@teresatrigiani7838]

I love these relaxing tours and collections.

[@lilalightandlove421]

Great shelling on Sanibel! I went to Navarre Beach and parked in lot 38B and found flats, common Jantharus (purple moon snail) and Scotch Bonnets!

[@SWFBeachLife]

WOW! I wish Navarre wasn't so far away!

[@lauragales856]

Next time you're on the island, stop by Rachel Pierce Gallery's open-air market. She's allowing displaced businesses to set up there each day. Great way to support a bunch of local shops.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I just looked her up! If I have time I absolutely will!

[@susancosnick3852]

I'd just be sitting my butt down in the sand. Lol

[@DebbieGoodwin-nf5bf]

I am sick of the snow in Utah, so I just booked a week in Sanibel in a few weeks. I have learned so much from watching your videos. Can’t wait to be there!! Wish I could run into you on the beach. ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

You never know! Just yell, "Hey beach friend" and if I whip my head around you'll know it's me!

[@malyndajo1]

Do you ever pick up pen shells? I live in VA, but I make sculptures out of pen shells from Sanibel. It is a very expensive trip so I'm wondering if there are any pen shells before I make the drive!

[@SWFBeachLife]

The pen shells don't appeal to me, so I rarely pick them up. That being said I feel like they are always about 😃

[@laurelduvall9092]

I have watched lots of beachcombing videos and yours are by far the best. You film so well. We get a really good look at your treasures and you have such a steady hand...some other people's videos will make you feel sick with the unsteadyness. I love your explanations and I really feel the excitement of your finds. My favorite part is the end where you lay out all the beautiful shells. I also really enjoy when you show us the cleaned up shells. Thank you for the wonderful vicarious beach trips!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for choosing to spend your time with me at the beach!

[@sylviap.1619]

Love watching your videos! Loved how you identified all the shells that you picked up! Was there parking area at this Tarpon bay?

[@SWFBeachLife]

There was plenty of parking and working facilities!

[@cbriccardino7541]

What do you do with all your collected shells? Are you a seller? We were at Tarpon Bay a few weeks ago for the first time and loved the shells we found, but nothing like you find! I love going along to the beach with you.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I do sell my shells and finally opened an Etsy store! I add some to my collection, I put some to the side to make things with and now I'm having a much easier time selling shells doing it through an online store. I was trying to do with through email and it was too much work. I have to find a reliable way to keep my collection under control! 😂 www.etsy.com/shop/SWFBeachLifeStore

[@AnnieGallup-d8p]

you missed a spinny juew box!!!!