Virtual beach walk on Fort Myers Beach. Let's go find some sea shells!

Virtual beach walk on Fort Myers Beach.
This beach is the beach that convinced my husband and I to move to Southwest Florida. And I love sharing a good virtual beach walk with my beach friends who might be stuck in the cold right about now. When you can't get to the beach, by all means come along with me on a virtual beach walk. I hope you learn a thing or two and enjoy a little escape to the warmth of Southwest Florida.
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[@rcjcough4636]

Posted before I finished. found a perfect Junonia on Shell island. Will try kayaking when we go next time. Thanks again. Look forward to your weekly videos.

[@suzannesalerio3237]

That’s awesome!! Congrats!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Congrats on your junonia! That's amazing! I hope one day I can have the same luck!

[@YouTube]

beach walks are so peaceful! happy sea shell hunting 🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks! 😀🐚

[@melaniewhittington7857]

Enjoyed my beach walk today. I so wish to be there. Thank you for allowing me to beach walk with you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for coming along with me!

[@patifagan6774]

This must be Sunday and yes, it’s time for SWF,.Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!

[@amybanks1582]

Ahhh warm Florida, I dream every night that I’m there. Thanks for sharing the warmth 🥰

[@ilonamollema6467]

Hi Sharmon, What a great haul! 😍 You always make me laugh when you find a Florida Fighting Conch that you MUST KEEP, because the colours are amazing. You find beauty in every conch, so you have to keep them all.😅 But you are right, they are beautiful. Personally I like the juvenile ones. The different patterns on every shell are gorgeous. One day you will find your albino olive! Just like you found a giant Horse Conch, it will happen. Really love the weather out there. Had to look what the temperature in °C is, but girl, I envy you all there in Florida! Here its cold, windy and a lot of rain and wet snow. In January we even had a record. It was the most grey month in the Netherlands since they started recording it. So, I'm really enjoying every minute of sunshine, warmth and of course the sea in your video's. I'm wishing you a lovely week, hope it's filled with sunshine and great finds. Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤️, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

If it makes you feel any better it's been chilly here lately but I suspect it's probably still warmer than where you are. An entire month of grey is way too much! I'm glad I can take you to the beach with me. It's not always sunny, but at least we don't get snow! Next week I finally share my post-tornado video. The shelling was so good I had to go out twice in two days! I hope you also have a lovely week and we'll chat again soon! ❤️

[@pattyvalinote4612]

Wow so cool how the bubble shells glow!!! I loved the way you had them in the angel wing!❣️!

[@pamsawyer1806]

Love the glow in the dark! When I come back, I will surely look for those!

[@slvihelenevorrenaasand7835]

Thank you again so much for the trip on the beach❣️

[@lynnettarivera1023]

Aloha Sharmon! I love love love 💕 your content. Thank you for sharing your love for shells. Congratulations on the “Creator on the Rise”!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for coming along to enjoy the beach with me!

[@shannonnakamura9932]

As always, I look forward even week to your videos and always learn something new and see different new shells. Thank you! Can't wait till next week to see what wonderful shells you found post storm shelling!

[@shaneymatthews2003]

Im loving your videos🤩🤩🙌 im learning about all the different kinds of shells!🏖

[@Teresa-ih4sn]

Those jingles would make such pretty wind chimes! Oh wish I was there!

[@kathyjund7212]

A terrific walk on fmb! I wouldn't have been able to stop picking up the florida fighters either.. the juveniles were awesome too.. I saw the broken tulip! I could not believe the bubble shell transformation!! Thank you for a great adventure!

[@juliehutzell100]

That was so cool seeing the bubbles under the uv light!!! Nice beach walk today...Thanks for taking us along.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for coming along!

[@trishcook1857]

Thank you, looked like a beautiful day x

[@vickikralapp2189]

Loving your adventures! You have the best shelling video out with a good balance of everything! Thank you for sharing your walks and finds with us!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for coming along with me!

[@sallya.2412]

A beautiful day at the beach there. Lots of sea birds to see. Those hermit crabs knows the choicest shells to take too. LOL Wow! That is so cool that the bubble shells glow under the UV light. You had a great haul there. Looking forward to next video.

[@lorisalata2696]

I just love my Sunday night beach time! Thank you so much for educating me on all of your great finds

[@susiebales-oswalt1564]

I really enjoy watching your videos, far better than others… you’re always positive, and up lifting, and informative … Thank you for your excellent videos…

[@SWFBeachLife]

What a lovely comment - thank you so much! And thank you for coming along with me on my beach adventures!

[@robinmp3841]

It didnt look like you found that much but ya you did! Bubble shells glowing is pretty awesome!

[@cathyjillard4927]

what a cool thing to discover that bubbles "glow in the dark"! thanks for another Sunday beach walk. I look forward to them every week. God bless!

[@kathytiseling5140]

I remember my first experience with a live fighting conch. It reached out and slapped my hand causing me to let a little scream out & drop it lol

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've been startled a few times and every once in a while they still "get" me!

[@meme8540]

Very cool that bubbles glow!

[@suzannesalerio3237]

Great walk. Love the how in the dark bubbles! I wonder if other sea critters see them as the glow color? Thanks for the beach time.

[@cking8776]

Woohoo!!! My Sunday treat a walk on the virtual beach!!! Love the moon snails, lightning conchs, tulips & Florida conchs!!!

[@christinaapple4143]

Oh...those glowing bubbles!!! Fantastic!

[@johnj5177]

We’re on FMB this week, my 7 year old daughter is a big fan! Wish we would have run into you! Great videos! Thanks

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have a great time while you're here!

[@mlgauss60435]

Aren't those white shells sailor ears? If not, what's the difference? Thanks again for taking us along. I just love your channel!

[@SWFBeachLife]

The channeled duck clam is also knows as a sailor's ear or an elephant ear. Some of these shells have several names!

[@heynursie5918]

Great time. I am learning the names, I love it THANK YOU I love the beach...

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome!

[@TouyaYuki]

I have been starting to grow fond of those Broad-Ribbed Carditas whenever you find them. You say they are quite common but i just like the shape of it.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Me too! And they have some great colors as well.

[@joannadonnell1452]

Loved the UV Light on bubble shells - and Loved the Dusky cone you found!. Also have been thinking about your kayak trip and you flipping over - the first thing that came to mind was I would be worried about sharks?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was way more worried about losing my shells than I was worried about sharks! I don't really see them unless someone fishing just releases one. The only fins I see are attached to dolphins!

[@joannadonnell1452]

@@SWFBeachLife Good to hear. I have never heard of "411" and hoping you were close to land when you capsized? Maybe my sister and I better go on a shelling tour instead of just renting a kayak and going on our own coming up May 2022.

[@caroljayne8870]

What a great walk you had. Maybe I should have gone to Ft. Myers...thanks for the beach time !!

[@christineromana]

Awesome day, awesome hall❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you 🤗

[@yomama8873]

Beautiful finds fun fun fun 🤩🤩🤩💖💖

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you!! 💜💜

[@chrisbgifford7387]

The bubble shells are so pretty under UV light. I going to have to ask my husband where the UV light is!

[@lorraineespinoza593]

Happy Sunday, another awesome video thanks I sure did like knowing about the bubbles shells how they glow. ❤️🐚🐚

[@MiMi-og4wx]

Great video as always Sharman! I cannot wait to come back in October for 2 weeks!! We're staying at Carlos Pointe Condos, right across from Lover's Key!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Nice area!!! In theory you should be able to walk the south end of FMB (my favorite) as well as Lover's Key and you'll have nice access should you want to go to Marco Island too. I hope you have the best time planning your trip!

[@MiMi-og4wx]

@@SWFBeachLife I'll stay in touch

[@cintiapollock2486]

very nice large haul love that the little bubble shells glowed coool!!

[@margaretasaarenpaa4239]

I have lately read a lot about gastropods. Been focus on the Strombidae family. Very interesting!!! The Florida fighting conch are nice and quit easy to see in what stage in life they are. When the lip get thick it is adult enough to start make baby fighting conch.

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's what I've heard! Thanks for confirming about those fighting conchs!

[@Someonewhoruns]

Congrats. On being creator on the rise!!!!!! Im so happy for ya! You deserve it! Keep up the awesome shell walks!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@rcjcough4636]

Thanks for another great video. Just got back from Marco Island today. Thanks so much for all of your wonderful tips. The shelling was fantastic! Took a tour and found a b

[@donnaheard4185]

Another great haul Sharmon! I loved the bubble shells in the angel wing and to learn that they glow! So cool! As always, thank you so much for the beach time! I look forward to it every week. BTW... I am so proud of the long overdue and well deserved growth your channel is experiencing! Congratulations! Take care and have a great week!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm excited to finally see my channel really growing too! It's like all of a sudden I have a bunch of newbies to come along and share the beach with. Thanks so much for being one of my loyal supporters! I appreciate you!

[@donnaheard4185]

@@SWFBeachLife Awww thanks Sharmon! Your success is well deserved and I am proud to be a supporter of such an amazing You Tuber! I look forward to my Sunday evening beach time!

[@desertbreeze69]

Loved the beach today. Been looking forward to it all day. Love the selection of shells. Thanks for sharing the beach time😊 I really appreciate you telling the names of the shells. You’re very knowledgeable.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@denisemessier2815]

The beach is absolutely beautiful. Great walk! Great finds! Love the glowing shells at the end.

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Another great video. I am in Florida right now and plan to go shelling on Pass-a-Grille beach.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have great shelling luck!

[@steverosenthal2570]

go all the way to the VERY END at the south end of Pass-A-Grille, and walk around the jetty, and especially all around the jetty and all around the little bit of beach on the SOUTH side of the jetty, that is THE spot for the best shells! also, if you want an adventure, pay to take the SHELL KEY Shuttle to SHell Key from St Pete Beach. YOu can find it on the internet.

[@steverosenthal2570]

see my reply below

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

@@steverosenthal2570 thanks for the advice.

[@elaineberger879]

You found some beautiful treasures! I’m getting excited about my short trip next month.

[@lisa-fg8zh]

Funny, Gone with the Wynns had a nice lunch of cockles in NZ today. 🤭🤗

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope it was an awesome lunch! Yum!

[@robertabessey7990]

Another great video! You always brighten my day. Thank you

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome!

[@carolmusso7767]

What fun to go along with you to Fort Myers! You got quite a few very nice shells! Thank you! ❤️🐚

[@gailyahodnett6743]

You are my Sunday night date, every week. I'm usually at work (guest service rep at hotel) I was trying to watch and my Husband kept sending me sweet pics of our pups. I finally had to say "enuf!" I'm watching my shelling video. I am going to be visiting Sanibel in May. I hadn't thought of going to FMB, until tonight. Those juvenile fighting conchs are stunning. The coloring is unreal. I think I will be taking a walk at FMB for sure! I can't believe you found a Keyhole Limpet!! I have only been shelling for a year. ( really been all my life, just wasn't aware of the difference in locations) I have actually found about 12 limpets. Everything I find one I think someone is playing a trick on me. I sure enjoy your beach walks. Very neat trick with the Bubbles. Maybe I will find one or two. Off topic, what kind of water shoes do you like? My Daughter and I found some at Walmart. They caused our heels to turn black and rubbed blisters on our heels and toes. I'm so worried about my feet turning black, the water socks that I have looked at have black insoles. I'm not asking for any brand endorsements, just which ones you like. I asked another seller and she wears an old pair of Crocs. I will say the ones that we had were formed like feet. That may be where we went wrong. I do go barefoot a lot on the beach, but want shoes on in the water.

[@seabreeze725]

I always go to Sams club and buy a bulk pack of ten ankle socks. Then I double up on my feet. It’s perfect. One layer isn’t quite enough. I can walk on the sharpest shells and feel nothing. I tried other beach shoes, but sand always found a way in plus I always ended up with sores and blisters! Not fun! I never worried about getting my socks wet either, because I had access to a washer and dryer. Just Rinse all the sand off outside.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I too prefer to go barefoot, but after a few foot injuries and decided to start wearing water socks. I'm on my second pair (they do wear out after a while, but I use them every week!) and they are cheap and do a decent job: amzn.to/3wIwanv I remove the insole right away (it only traps more sand) and off I go. Sand still does get in the shoes and I'll rinse them out in the water if it gets too uncomfortable, but the biggest lesson I can say is don't wear really tight ones. The sand will grind the skin right off your feet! The socks comment seem decent enough, but I'll walk on oyster beds and really, really sharp stuff so I prefer a hard sole to protect my tootsies. FMB is a little hidden treasure. I find WAY less people there and the same fabulous shells that I find on Sanibel!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I should consider wearing two pairs of socks AND my shoes! 😅 Sand gets in my shoes but at least my feet are protected!

[@artiejohnson703]

I love the little purple ones. The shells come in so many beautiful colors. Thanks for taking us to the beach. ❤️

[@gingermackeen5741]

I wonder if that first PC was an albino? I do believe the mystery shell at 2:30 is some kind of tellin. Not sure which one. I really like the spotted carditas. Most of ours up here are solid. That was a cool scallop with an unusual pattern. You just said "It's pretty nice in FL in the winter." Yes as compared to the north, but we've had some pretty cold days this year!😊 And another cscallop with the same pattern! Whoah!!! Did I see you actually put down a ffc?!🤣 If you want to find more limpets, always check the fresh lines of mini's. Sometimes they're in there. Omg! What a gorgeous almost whole true tulip! Beautiful complete sjb! You passed up a couple of light rc telling. Do you just keep the dark pink? The glowing bubble shells were pretty cool! I almost bought a UV light a couple of weeks ago. Should have. You ALWAYS do awesome at FMB! Congrats!😊 xxoo

[@steverosenthal2570]

correct on the 1st part about the PC, close (but not correct) on the 2nd , i will post a comment : )

[@SWFBeachLife]

I went up to Orlando for a few days and it sure was cold! Like in the 50's cold! That wasn't as cold as the penguin exhibit at Sea World though - it was like being up north again! I'm not a fan of the cold weather, but I sure do like the shelling this time of year!.I have been scrapping a lot of video to try to keep them to 30 minutes long so sometimes I do pick up the shells I but I don't keep it in the video. It takes me long enough to make them - making mini-movies every week is fun, but very time consuming! You should check out FMB one day but let me know if/when you do!

[@gingermackeen5741]

@@SWFBeachLife Yes, shelling has been really good for almost a month now! I don't mind the cold because I don't get in the water. Although today I got my feet wet getting a huge LW from the breakline!😁It's pretty weathered and I have several so it will probably go home with family next month.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@gingermackeen5741 I think. I'm about ready to buy some waders! I'm kicking myself for selling the ones we had before we moved!

[@gingermackeen5741]

@@SWFBeachLife lol. I'm kicking myself for not taking my phone on my early beach walk this morning (before the rain). For the first time I saw an albino live ffc! Didn't get to document it...

[@nataliacaleo9246]

You are special! Greetings from italy 👍👍👍🌍🌍🐼🌍🌎🌍🌍🌈🦓🦓🦄

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you Italy! I feel the love ❤️

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

That's so cool about the bubble shells! I know that corals can glow under uv light, but didn't know about bubbles. Thanks for a fun walk! Stay healthy and see you soon...wish it was on the sand! Oh well. 💖

[@SWFBeachLife]

I wish the coral I have glowed. I wonder if it needs to be fossilized 🤔

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Loved this one with the UV Light on the bubbles. Cool!

[@tbones6218]

Very neat to follow along with you and learn so!! I'll definitely be watching you weekly!! Thank you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for coming along with me!

[@kathleenallen3989]

Hello, Do you keep all your shells, give some to friends or sell some?? Thank you, and thanks for the walk on the beach. xo

[@SWFBeachLife]

I keep some, I put some to the side to make things with and yes, I do sell some. Mostly so I can keep on collecting and not need to buy a bigger home! If you'd like to purchase some shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I'll give you the details.

[@agds91078]

Hello my seashelling friend! Hope you and everyone in the comments are doing well 💕🧜🏼‍♀️

[@SWFBeachLife]

You too!! Stay warm! The weather has been a bit nutty lately!

[@annemariemayr3576]

Wonderful shells you find again. I love all kind of..❤🐚👍, have all a wonderful weekend

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! I hope you have a wonderful weekend too!

[@youniverse6841]

Great video Sharmon! Your videos are always so calming and wonderful!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@kaylagrafton9241]

I've been looking forward to this all afternoon! Thank you!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@lindarichie2585]

Wow that was so awesome to see the bubble shells glow ! So pretty! Great day shelling! So calm and peaceful! Beautiful day on the beach ! Thanks so much for sharing !

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for coming along with me!

[@suzannemitchell618]

The glowing bubble shells!! 😍💗💗💗

[@diannpowell1077]

So enjoyable to watch and listen you. You have a calming voice. Also, can you tell me how to tell the difference between a pear well and a fig well? Thank you very much.

[@badtoad6865]

To me she sounds like Elizabeth Warren and that's a good thing. She doesn't look like her very nice but younger. It's a complement 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've made the comparison between those two shells before and darn if I can remember which video it was! I'll make a note and I'll be sure to do another comparison when I find both of those shells in the future. They look similar, but figs are thinner with a texture on the shell whereas the pear whelks have a taller top to them, they're smooth and they can have bands of color on them. I'll show ya!

[@basia6385]

I would love to come to FLORIDA FOR BEACH LO LOOK FOR THE gorgeous shells. I love them. In the UK they just not the same, Would love to come to Florida to to some beach combing.

[@OlivernMaple]

Wow love your videos so so much so cool

[@daniellehendriks5992]

14:48 what's that black triangle shell just one the left side of your hand called?? I've never seen those. Don't you like them?? Lot's of love from the Netherlands, Daniëlle 🙋😘

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's nacre! I do talk about them in an upcoming video and show you where it comes from ☺️

[@jenniferfoster7267]

Hey lady! Missed a couple wees as I got super sick upon returning from your area. What is the best way to get the beach 'stuff' off the FFC, the periostri...something...haha. I have done a soak and quick dip but it is still on. Suggestions? Also, what's the difference between colorful shark eye and Gaudy Nautica?? Never mind...I saw you called it both names...

[@SWFBeachLife]

Soak those crusty FFC's in 100% bleach for maybe a day. The periostracum comes right off! I've tried other things and the bleach works like a charm!

[@jenniferfoster7267]

@SWF Beach Life Yep! Love it!! And thank you for clarity on the Gaudi Nautic and the colorful eye. I finally got the book of Florida shells and it's super helpful, but I'd rather learn from you!! You are too fun!😁

[@mysterirhodes4889]

I'm hoping one day I can buy some shells from you. I would love to get a sand dollar and maybe a star fish and just some beautiful shells. I know I will never afford a trip to Florida. I live on ssi which isn't much. I don't get to go to the beach so hopefully I can get some change saved up lol. Thank you for your videos.

[@mayherbinger3198]

Absolutely love your videos! Also great finds!🙃

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ericsummers2021]

Great variety today. Next time I travel to Sanibel I'm going to plan to shell at Fort Myers beach. Thanks for the video.

[@vickiesdouns6093]

Oh what a cool hidden trick in them bubbles..wow. they would look beautiful in an aquarium..

[@surrealist1976]

That UV-light comment was me 😊 SOOO BEAUTIFUL!! Gorgeous colors 😊 thank you so much for virtual beach walking, it sure is cold here in my town Disko Island, always feels warm to watch your videos ❤️

[@joannadonnell1452]

Glad you shared the UV-light on the bubbles with Sharmon.

[@badtoad6865]

Thanks for your input and enjoy

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for coming along! I was so excited to share the glowing bubbles. I'm really a nerd at heart!

[@surrealist1976]

@@SWFBeachLife yesterday I popped out of my seat when I heard UV/comment :-) definitely something to try on Greenlands small shells too :-D

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@surrealist1976 One of my chestnut turbans gave off a nice orange glow too!

[@marilyngianadda1661]

Thanks for the reply! They are beautiful!! I love your program and the sound of your melodious voice!

[@debrakitson292]

Wow! I didn’t know that about the bubbles either! So cool. Im right there with ya as far as FFC!! Love them.

[@katherinejacques7340]

Ahh. My favorite thing bout Sunday evening. Thank you. I cn hardly wit till next week.

[@mattwalter3571]

Always love watching your videos! I've learned the names now of some many shells because of you. Look forward to viewing past and present videos. I sometimes find myself yelling "pick up that one" or "you missed a cool one"🤣. Absolutely love going on the beach walks with you! Thank you again for taking us along on awesome walks each week💕.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well thanks so much for choosing to come along with me! There's always something neat to explore at the beach!

[@lakyblake2536]

nice

[@williamthomson638]

That Florida Konk was alive. Get your eyeballs checked

[@LowTide941]

Hi from north port

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hello there!

[@lisasaxon7828]

@ 10.57 just when u pick up the rose petal shell, only just above that there was a hinged clam/scallop of some type but strangely enough it had what looked like a Pearl bead in the centre…as if it was specifically placed there for you to find. Every one go to approx 10.56/57 min and see if you can see what I’m talking about. I wonder if it was just a bead or..it did look like a bead as it appeared to have a hole in it..but why n how could there just be a Pearl bead inside a clam shell? Very peculiar ….🤔😳😝🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

I HAD to go back and look and that little pearl bead is another shell with a hole drilled in it. It's convex, so it looks round bit it's just a shell. I would have been so upset if I had missed a PEARL!! 😅😅

[@shellstories]

I think the mystery Tellin shell at 2:37 might be a Constricted Macoma, though I'm not 100% certain. A lot of the photos of them I've seen are more chalky in texture, and yours is more on the shiny side. Who knows what is really going on there, but that is my best guess. That Limpet was pretty awesome! Interesting how you don't find them to be as abundant. They're definitely on the overlooked side of Florida seashells, and I find that on certain days they are more abundant than others. Lately, we found a perfect Cayenne Keyhole Limpet all the way up on Ocracoke Island! Happy shelling, and thanks for the great video!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, the consensus seems to be those mystery shells were indeed a constricted sarcoma. Yay - a new to me shell! I don't know why those limpets are elusive to me. I'll have to start checking for smaller shells in the fresh water line instead of just the big ones. Congrats on your limpet find! I'm almost through watching your latest video. You're one of those loons who is out there at 3am aren't you? 😅

[@shellstories]

@@SWFBeachLife I am definitely the weirdo shelling in the middle of the night, and my next video also starts in the dark 😂 Those little white clams are so obscure and overlooked that they are tough to ID, but that is what I think yours is. There are so many awesome little shells that wash up in the wrack lines with smatterings of little stuff. They're so overlooked that I am sure there are some species that wash up that have yet to be discovered because no one's been looking yet!

[@SnowPink90]

I’m sorry, I hit 👎🏻 and corrected it. I love seeing Rose coloured tellins. They’re such a beautiful shade of pink!! Can’t believe how many different coloured Florida fighting conks you carried back. 💪🏻 What a great, beautiful walk!! Thank you!!😊🐬

[@SWFBeachLife]

The beach ALWAYS delights me! Thanks for coming along Pam!

[@lisasaxon7828]

I’m amazed that the ocean is often very calm there. There’s never a day that it’s like that, totally flat here in Perth. Are you sure your not visiting just massive endless Lakes …lol You wouldn’t be able to walk thru shallows here half the time you’d lose your balance from waves knocking you about, or just simply get DUMPED ! 🌊

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's like the beaches I grew up on. The gulf waters are no match for the oceans and it gets gloriously warm in the summer. I love where I live! 🌴🌊

[@mitzimorris4746]

I so appreciate all the hard work you put into your videos for us. I so enjoy watching every week.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much!

[@karleenpage5979]

Is the Rose Petal Tellin a bivalve, or does it only have one shell? They are such a lovely color. Do you ever make jewelry with them? They look delicate, but I'm mindful that they ride in on sometimes rough waves! I've never found them in Virginia or the Carolinas. Thanks for another lovely walk. I wonder how many other shells florese? Hugs from Virginia !

[@SWFBeachLife]

The Rose Petal Tellin is indeed a bivalve, though I rarely find them hinged. My husband is the jewelry maker in the family! He's made all sorts of bracelets and necklaces from beach "stuff." I did use the UV light on some of my other shells and a chestnut turban also glowed that pink/orange color. But just one of them. Strange!

[@brendalea2339]

I am the 1 that camps at Red Coconut RV park. Will be back in Sept again for 2 weeks. Where do you park when interring this beach at Ft Myers? Heading to Galveston Island next month.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've always wondered what it is like to stay at the Red Coconut. It looks like so much fun! I typically park on a side street on the south end of FMB - here is the current list of off street parking on FMB: www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17630/PARKING-AREAS-WITH-ADDRESSES-August-2021 When there's no parking at one location I move onto the next!

[@steverosenthal2570]

thanks for the beachwalkl! the cockle you put back at 1:25 was a big albino ! IF the inside is white, its an albino, the outside will always be white if the inside is white. The "Color" on the outside was periostracum, if you had taken that shell home and scrubbed or bleached it you'd see the outside has no color as well. the mystery white bivalves at 2:40 and again at 14:45 are constricted macomas, they can get to a bit over 2 inches. They are related to Tellins.... They live in the same kind of muddy inshore/bay places as Kings Crowns. Best place to find them fresh (brown periostracum) and paired is the west end of Bunche Beach, in the small streams that empty out onto the beach from the mangroves. rose petal tellin at 13:15 is very cool. Not only because it is hinged/paired, but the 'two toned' color of darker red on one part with the rim being a much paler red is kind of unique! That and the dusky cone were my favorites from today.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh man on the albino. I'll have to pay better attention next time. And thank you so much for the constricted macomas ID!! I checked the shell museum website under the family tellindae but couldn't ID those shells. Big fat thank you! Some of these more "common" looking shells are starting to interest me. And darn if they aren't the hardest ones for me to figure out. Good thing people like you point me in the right direction. thank you again and hope you have a fabulous week!

[@francesmartin8529]

Well Hello.👋..I really enjoyed your walk down the beach today ⛱..can you please tell me is there a bottom shell that should be attached the Turkey wing shells you always showing..Thank you in adavanced

[@SWFBeachLife]

Great question! Yes, the turkey wing would have the other side attached, looking the same like a clam. I have never found a live or a hinged version, but I hope to in the future!

[@apriljohnson6887]

Well now I need to go experiment with my bubbles too! 😁

[@denisem6754]

OMG!!! I have to try a uv light on my little jar of bubbles! That’s really cool. I love all the rose petal tellins and fighting conchs! It was a fun video, looking forward to what the beach had to offer after your tornado.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I can't wait to share it too!

[@l0z586]

Hope you find a chestnut cowrie! Good luck

[@lindagiammarco2687]

Wow the bubbles glow in the uv light pretty colors.

[@kimbolt4186]

Love the video and all the different Florida Fighting Conch. Where would you suggest getting on the beach on Ft Myers. We are staying on Pearl Street but will have a car.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I would probably say take the trolley! It's super cheap and will drop you off where you want to go. Just make sure you know where to get it again but it's a great option if you want a little ride and don't want to worry about paying for parking. Otherwise I try to park as far South as I can find a spot and walk.

[@3shellyiam]

The bubble glowing under black light is so cool.

[@badtoad6865]

Thanks for your shelling. You go to alot of beaches that I have been to. It's so nice getting to go with you this way. Stay safe and enjoy!!?

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for coming along with me!

[@bridgettelaporte4152]

I live here and have huge collection myself beautiful especially after storms but has anyone found and glass from lightning?!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I haven't, but boy would I love to! You would think there would be more with all the lightning we get right?

[@lindaholder2222]

T his makes me happy walking on the beach with you makes me want to move there but it's a little expensive but my husband said he would take me there some day. Love your videos

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you do get to visit one day and experience these glorious beaches for yourself!

[@richardgeary6432]

Sharmon...Have you ever encountered a hinged turkey wing? Would be interesting to see.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have never even seen a hinged turkey wing, let alone find one. They must be rather rare but I'd love to find one!