Florida seashell tour of the 10,000 islands. Beachcombing an island looking for beach treasures!

[@lynnmccreary6750]

If people tell you you pick up too many shells they need to find another KZbin channel. I think you are wonderful!! It is just what you do and we love to watch, living vicariously through you.

[@SWFBeachLife]

❤️

[@debbiejones6265]

Agree.

[@LindsHoisington]

@@lynnmccreary6750 people need to mind their own business.

[@shugandruslewis]

Sharman I do hope you see this message….Thank you so much for the package I received today! These shells are so exciting and a great addition to my growing collection. I purchased it from your online shop.

[@donnabopp9327]

Beach time is so lovely and relaxing. I imagine myself out in the sand enjoying the scenery!

[@roxiegs348]

Me too. I close my eyes and just inhale deeply.

[@darlajames3419]

Always a wonderful time/walk with you ❤

[@maryannkom299]

Can you imagine what the beaches would look like if no one took any shells? There’d be mounds and mounds and mounds of shells. Great beach walk. The albino lace murex and the baby alphabet cones, and the pitted murex were my favorites this week. Honorable mention goes to the Rose murex today. These videos are always a great way to end my Sunday evenings. I hope we’re with you when someday you find that elusive Junonia .

[@SWFBeachLife]

Honorable mention - LOL! 😂 And believe me - when I find that Junonia everyone is going to know about it!

[@cindyrowland5030]

“Just a little Horse Conch”. 😆. One of my bucket list shells!

[@kimharris9226]

I've read other comments that people have said ur taking too many shells, just ignore them. As long as they r only shells ur taking and nothing lives in them I really don't see the issue. I love ur enthusiasm in ur finds and ur unique talent to see the beauty in them even with their faults, shells r a gift from God and if u can turn them into something that makes u and others smile keep going ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks of the lovely comment! ❤️

[@deniseyoung5385]

Every time you thank the Patreon patrons, I say thank YOU for taking us to the beach!!! I am 7 + hours away in any direction from a beach. I get to go more than the average person who lives where I live, but not nearly enough. I get so much out of these videos. Thank you for sharing your beach walks with us. I absolutely loved Kice the one time I got to go. Hopefully I can get back there soon, but until then, I’m just happy to go there on KZbin. 🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well you are so very welcome. I love being out there and sharing these beaches for those that can't get out there. I hope you are able to get back to Kice or anywhere in SWFL soon!

[@saraclark8611]

Awwwww so awesome!!! That albino lace murex 😍😍😍 can’t believe that in four days I will finally be in Florida and experiencing shelling on Marco, Kice, and Keewaydin! Can’t wait to put all your tips into action and find some gorgeous shells to bring home!! Thank you for this perfect day at the beach!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have fantastic shelling luck while you're here!

[@pammager7135]

What a beautiful beach full of wonderful specimens!

[@beverlyangry4767]

You're so fortunate to live close enough to go shell finding so frequently. You must have a large room just for your shells. You pick up some really pretty shells. Thankx for the names, for I had no clue that there were so many different kinds of shelled animals. Because of your videos, I'm learning a few names. Can't wait until the next video adventure.

[@maryannkom299]

She made a video a few days ago that shows exactly what she does with all of her shells.

[@pattyvalinote4612]

Wow a live Alphabet cone! Amazing❣️❣️❣️Glad you handed all the shells safety. Beautiful day and beautiful shells 🐚

[@dianekring7672]

It's almost like I was there! I have never been to Florida...yet. But, when I go I am going shelling! 😁. I am hooked!!

[@kathyjund7212]

What a fabulous ending to a phenomenal adventure.. the rose murex the albino lace and the live cone! Wow.. and all the jewel boxes..and the few nutmegs..I. heaven!!

[@deborahcorreale352]

What a great beach walk. The critters were great and oh those shells ❤

[@jamie6580]

I’m so excited to be going back to Kice tonight!!!!

[@lindalee9868]

I just wish we had such a variety like you have.

[@CristinPappert]

We were on this trip (my mom, daughter and me), it was such a great trip. You were in no way exaggerating the number of shells. I would definitely recommend this shell tour.

[@jacruick]

I love seeing your pile of your favorites….. at the end

[@tracyriordan7011]

Hi Sharmon!! Happy to see the rest of your trip at Kice island! Yayyyyyyy! ( : Sooo excited! ( : Yes, last week you found a bunch of beautiful gaudy Nautica's! ( : Oooh another lace murex! ( : I love a good lightning whelk and olives! ( : Oh wow, the bright orange FL Fighting conch is awesome! ( : Wow, you found a Pitted Murex! Very cool! ( : Thank you for the beautiful, relaxing beach time. I look forward to this every week! ( : Ohhhh gorgeous calico scallops! My favorite! ( : What a pretty pear whelk too! I love spiny jewel boxes too! ( : Yayyyyyyy! The cone zone! ( : Ohhhh...a rose murex! How beautiful! ( : Oh my, that sweet baby alphabet cone is adorable! ( : Cool pear whelk with the repair! Ooooh...you found an albino lace murex! ( : Sooo pretty! ( : Another beautiful, exciting video! ( : The variety was outstanding! ( : Kice and you both rock! ( : Soooo fun seeing what you find! ( : ❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lisaharner3720]

Love me some lace murex! And then the albino and the rose popped up!! So many spiny jewel boxes too! ❤ what a day!

[@jamiedabbs8876]

WOW! That albino lace murex is stunning!

[@lydiamashcka4362]

Some body said you are taking too many shells??? Why on earth would they watch a program about collecting shells and then complain about the shell collecting??? Sounds like a nit wit.

[@nancye5484]

People are just dumb

[@STLawNerd]

Apparently the person that said that hasn’t been watching or paying attention very much

[@STLawNerd]

And…I’ve learned everything I know about shelling from SWFL Beachlife and my friends are amazed by what I know 🥰

[@lindarichie2585]

If anyone has ever shelled in those areas knows there is an abundance of shells ! It floors me to think someone would have the audacity to make such a ridiculous statement! It was another lovely day shelling so ignore those statements and I’d ban them from the channel just saying !

[@junemunoz2253]

I often see coral that you pass up. Is it just something you are not interested in? I am the opposite I love finding it.

[@SnowPink90]

I guess I’m like everyone else, shocked that you had comments complaining you took too many shells. They must not have their glasses on because the beach is packed with shells!! You could take a big bucket every week and never ever empty the beach. Anyhoo, wow what a day!! That was so cool on so many levels!! It’s so amazing when you see the Florida Fighting Conchs in all sorts of shapes and colours(Browns, yellow, ivory and purple.). They all have the same shape and spikes but some are fat, some thinner, short and long. Then when you found the albino murex, THAT was sooooo cool!! A live cone was interesting. What I find interesting is that how the shell has such a sliver opening for the resident to come out of. Great Beach walk and video!! Next week Fort Myers, Yay!!! Have a great week and we’ll see you Sunday. 🥰🐬

[@dawnolson818]

Love your beach walks. Every Sunday I sit on pins and needles waiting for your video.

[@ashleynoneya3891]

I brought my Mom and son with me to Fl. and we actually stayed on Marco island…making 3 trips to the Ten thousand islands ! All due to following you and loving your videos. You give such good information ! Honey we took buckets of shells ! and loved every second of it. I found that with a dremel tool I have smoothed some jagged edges of beautiful shells. My son found a once in a lifetime true tulip ! Happy shelling and Thank you so much for sharing ! I have already booked another week on Marco for January 2024 !!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I love seeing comments like this! I'm so glad you got to go there and experience that lovely island yourself! 🐚🌴🌊

[@lindsayschilling8707]

Yay, the 2nd part of Kice! I have never seen so many beautiful shells. And, that Albino Lace Murex! Thanks. Sharmon for an incredible shelling adventure 🐚 😎

[@denisedill3552]

I really appreciate that you identify all the shells! I never get tired of that, I'm really starting to learn what they are. I look forward to Sunday evenings and your videos. The cones, scallops, tulips are some of my favorites, ok, ok, I love them all!❤ BUT my favorite are the fighting conchs, I know that there are tons of them in the places that you get to go but the variety of colors and sizes in one species is incredible!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think I'm finally starting to realize the fighting conchs are my favorite too. ❤️🐚

[@robinsegnitz3649]

I am so vacation homesick for SWF! Love, love the Rose Murex! That’s my bucket list shell!

[@guadalupeknippen528]

That was the most shells I've ever seen you find! They are find!!! Fantastic! 🎉🎊🐕🥰

[@myunknownland9272]

This has to be one of my favourites if your chanel. Thanks fir the ride slong. Love from Australia.

[@SWFBeachLife]

❤️

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

So many shells! I love that albino lace murex!

[@debbieosredkernelson13]

Wow! The rose murex is just beautiful. And, that albino lace murex - what a find!! That thing is whiter than white. A prize indeed!!

[@KathyWilcox-vx2vj]

You do not take to many . I think you don't take enough, I take a fit when you leave so many that I love. KEEP SHELLING don't worry about a thing 😊❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you!!! 🙏🏼

[@MommaG777]

My son and I were looking through some old boxes of shells, and thanks to you I was able to identify most of them. Even though we didn't know at the time what we had. We used to call olives "cigars", and jingles were "potato chips" lol. 🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

Love it!!

[@rebeccafraley9647]

Oh my gosh! All those calico scallops! Gorgeous! I love seeing the end of the video haul. 😊

[@artiejohnson703]

Thanks so much for a awesome day at the beach. ❤

[@ypiioa.4106]

Great bunch of shells - so beautiful. The scenery also is spectacular. TY for your time and enthusiasm.

[@dmcdaniel2009]

SUNDAYS!! WOOHOO YOU HAVE SUPER P0WERS, PICKER !! THANKS, YOU ALWAYS MAKE MY DAY. 😁

[@ginnamagda5810]

All those Beauuuuutiful shells. Love 💕 sharing your adventures

[@edgeriderrocks8997]

Beautiful! I'd never want to leave. I've been collecting shells since I was a child.

[@fredamoore1743]

Love love love this trip to my favorite place , Kice. I could just stay there for days! I'm counting down to my Sept trip. That live Alphie was precious and the albino lace murex was gorgeous. Like I have said so many times before, Kice never disappoints. Thanks so much for taking us along. You keep me sane between vacation times or I would go crazy. Have a great week, Hugs!

[@deborahsmith7970]

Oh so beautiful!!!😊😊😊

[@dfen2614]

2:09 there was a small crown conch next to the moon snail! great vid

[@cindyboard7816]

That WAS so fantastic!!! Thank you for taking us along!! Stay safe!!!🌴🐚

[@lorellstoneman74]

Your beach hunts are so soothing.....the shells are so interesting, thank you for educating us along the way.......I could imaging ending up with too many shells after keeping the best of.......but they are all beautiful parts for Angel Ornaments. Or a shell wreath.

[@tammymoore-kloss9680]

Oh I saw the link.. five hour tour. Bucket list.. ❤

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

* Hurricane & Red Tide.. Poor Creatures of Florida. Can't wait for next Video.. ~ Thank you again for theGift of your knowledge & showing us the Shells.. I like Jingles & bubbles. Gaudy Nauticas (sp) were bountiful. Yay!!

[@tonistephic]

The pitted merax, the 1st one i have ever seen. The spiny jewel box, moon snails , and all the other shells are so beautiful. The top shells are to cute, I enjoy the lighting whelkes, pear whelkes and the banned tulips. Just really enjoy all the shells. They are so beautiful. I really enjoy the beach sounds. The water , the waves, the animals you hear. I am able to relax and calm down from my day. Thank you so very much.

[@carolmusso7767]

Such a relaxing trip, I felt any tension I had leaving as you walked along and picked up the shells. Thank you! ❤️🐚

[@beachbum-mk1cu]

Such a fantastic collection on that haul. I love it!!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Absolutely awesome video, shell friend! I loved, loved, loved that live Alphabet Cone - it's so wonderful to see live creatures in their natural habitats! Shell well! 🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was so happy to finally see a live cone! I'm slowly getting to see all the critters I'd like to meet. Thank you for watching! I'm hoping our paths will cross down here in FL one of these days!

[@youniverse6841]

Taking too many shells?... They must not know much about Florida. 😂 Another great haul Sharmon! I just love your videos so much! So relaxing and fun and so happy to see your channel grow!! You're one of the best shellers!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Awe - thank you for saying so! ❤️

[@anitawilhite]

I am so excited to finish this adventure. That pink scallop you showed is gorgeous. I love lace murex. They are my favorite shell. Wow that pitted murex and rose murex are just beautiful. OH my goodness that albino lace murex is breath taking. Thank you for sharing your adventures. As I am land locked and can't physically do all that walking I so appreciate you. Stay safe and keep shelling.

[@denisem6754]

Love the video this week, Kice is always nice! The Rose Murex is probably my favorite, but as usual everything is gorgeous.

[@sallya.2412]

Awesome part two of Kice Island. Spectacular shells to find. Thanks for the info on the live Alphabet cone. I knew it could sting you but didn't know if it was the deadly one. Good to know that the ones in Florida isn't. Great shell collection!

[@jennifertroupe8711]

Fabulous shelling! I love the albino murex.

[@suzisharp132]

Fabulous trip again today! I'm so glad to see not all the beaches in SWF are getting that sargassum seaweed. Goodness knows, your area doesn't need any more issue to deal with for a while!

[@kimberlyjohnson763]

The shells you found today were great. Good job 👏🏻 ~ Evelyn

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you Evelyn! I hope you are going to do something fun this summer! ❤️

[@elaineberger879]

What a great tour and finds for you!

[@debnordman1640]

That albino lace murex is breathtaking!! Very interesting to see the live alphabet cone also; thank you!

[@christinevause4770]

Fantastic! just absolutely fantastic. Thank you. So many beautiful shells. Makes me want to hop a plane from my home in Scotland and get over to Florida right now! One day soon I hope. Can't wait for your next video.😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you can too! Your shores are beautiful (I really like the Apple TV screen saver of Scotland) but the shells we have 🐚🐚🐚

[@dawnwilkinson8717]

Amazing shelling and thank you for sharing your tour and your knowledge with us.

[@bonnerdebbie]

That is only the second pitted murex I have ever seen and unfortunately neither in person, love the albino lace Murex and the Rose of course. The live alphabet cone was a real treat too. Since I am allergic to bees I have to be especially carsful around cone shells. Thanks Sharmon, have an awesome week.

[@SWFBeachLife]

You would definitely not want to encounter a live cone! I got stung by an urchin once (in Jamaica) and that was more pain than I'd like to ever experience again!

[@ypiioa.4106]

wonderful episode! Just watched it for the second time.....TYSM

[@anniegood]

I love these videos Delightful to watch and relaxing Thank you!

[@23Josilee]

Marvelous day on Kice Island...gobsmacked at the amount of seashells on the beach right now...would need to drag along a large trash bin for all the Florida Fighting Conchs, hard to leave those behind !!! LOL, just kidding, but they are so lovely. Wonderful diversity. Thank you so much for our beach-time today !!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's insane how many seashells we have down here. I love it!!

[@americanwoman9342]

You are so fortunate in your search for shells.. I collected shells for years on NC beaches.. For probably 20 years now, I have found very few to roll up on our shores..

[@SWFBeachLife]

The way the gulf is designed our beaches have a much easier time providing those beautiful treasures. I'm quite lucky to live here!

[@DottieWoods-um7ox]

I have a place in corolla and just a few varieties to find here. I do like to pick up the oyster shells types in various coloring. Just picked up a large blow fish which I have never seen here before. Of course it was drying out already. I do like the dark blue scallop shells too. I have been to Sanibel and Captiva a few times and loved the shelling. I wonder when there will be fewer shells washing up in the gulf areas. When I watch her videos I feel like I am there with her. I am just amazed at what she can find in one day. I also purchased shells for my pleasure and decor since I have a VA home and a NC beach cottage.

[@roxiegs348]

7:25 I had been yelling at you for the last two videos about the butter cup Lucines you kept passing by. 😔 haha

[@gingermackeen5741]

Wow. A pitted murex. I would have guessed it to be a weathered lace. Now I'm wondering if I've seen one and didn't know it 😮. Great find! I believe that's the prettiest rose murex you've found!👍 Beautiful albino LM! You're right about the "different white" for albinos. Sharmon, people that think we take too many shells just don't know the beaches here. It's impossible!!! You're right about the great scallops. Gorgeous! As usual, Kice was well worth the trip. Thanks, Sharmon!💕

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was tickled with that little pitted murex! There are SO many other shells out there - I need to stop picking up the same exact ones!

[@thebexcomplex]

love seein FFC faces! always puts a smile on my face--like all of your videos

[@marciaslay1149]

Great shelling adventure, I look forward to your videos so much, thank you for letting me tag a long, have a wonderful week

[@roxiegs348]

Great shelling. Sorry you missed those crossbar venuses. Lol. Yes, I saw them.

[@Jean2235177]

Great shells! Kice island always has the prettiest shells. It was a pleasure virtual beachcombing with you tonight. ❤

[@maureengulat6331]

Love, love, love all those spectacular gorgeous shells, as always!❤ You’re awesome Sharmon!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Your name looked familiar and I double checked Etsy - I just packed up your shell tray! Thank you so very much for watching my videos. Now you have some of these treasures for yourself!

[@miriammacdermot5601]

Hi Sharmon! Looks like an amazing time on Kice Island. Such incredible finds. I loved it all. How cool you found a living cone. And it was so neat to see the Osprey. We have quite a lot of those along the the Columbia River here in the Pacific Northwest. We do see the occasional bald eagle too. When I was a park ranger in the Columbia Gorge, I could count on seeing this big Osprey nest built on a pier post along the river but near the freeway every time I went to work. Glad you have them in Florida too.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I love hearing their piercing calls. Before there was construction on the Sanibel causeway there was a good chance you could spy one on the railing of the road looking for a meal. ❤️

[@felixpuncrocoi]

so excited for this video, I swear I sleep better after watching you on Sunday night!

[@nancyreber8201]

I totally agree!! 🥰

[@robinmp3841]

I love the spiral on the inner nutmegs and the tire tracks on the spiney jewel boxes between the spikes Nice trip again, found some fun stuff!

[@suzannebraden9671]

Again, i always enjoy your videos ! Lovely Kice Island, thank you for sharing.

[@Monkchip]

It seems like you left so many shells behind, there's so many!

[@jolynnburns4306]

So much fun!! You are blessed!! You live in heaven :) Cannot believe someone told you that you pick up too many shells! (mad face) girl pick up as many as you want :) I love it. Have a great week! See you Sunday. XOXO

[@SWFBeachLife]

The people who tell me to put the dead sand dollars back because they are alive are really the ones that drive me nuts!

[@jolynnburns4306]

@@SWFBeachLife people! lol

[@ghayes2135]

What a great trip! Enjoyed all your finds on Kice.

[@KarenUntz]

You had me at Kice!!! ❤😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

LOL! ❤️🐚

[@TheAdventurousRealtor]

Another beautiful Sunday video, thank you ☺️ had to watch it today though 🤭 I always feel like the Sanderson sisters in Hocus pocus lol when they looking for children.. that's how I get when I'm looking for seashells and shark teeth 😂

[@SWFBeachLife]

I realized today that I want to be alone when I shell! I went to the beach this morning and got to chat with a few people but I don't like the "competition" aspect of it so I try to stay away from other people 😂

[@TheAdventurousRealtor]

@@SWFBeachLife yep.. this is why I snorkel now. Less competition 😁🤿😎

[@seriously.....]

Been looking for this upload most of the day !!! Yay!!!!!

[@anitawarner5099]

Thank you sooo much for this video! I'm in Indiana and it's indy 39° !!! Your video helped me to feel warmer and as always, I learned so much. Have a great week. ( ; ♡

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have great week too!

[@pegbracey4718]

Excellent shelling, I’m obsessed with the albino lace Murex! ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Isn't it so pretty!! 🥰

[@TheSparklyBeader87]

Sharmon, such beautiful shells and amazing creatures! I've been studying the Florida's Living Beaches book. I try to guess the shell before you say it. ☺️💖🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

That book has taught me almost everything I know!

[@rremm4917]

Love the video. Just amazing. The beach time❤️❤️

[@nancyreber8201]

9 more days until my first shelling adventure , and am just so very excited!!!! I am hoping to book a trip to Kice 🤩

[@SWFBeachLife]

Good shelling luck to you!!

[@jenniferstevenson7379]

What a wonderful shelling excursion! Thank you! I would love to know what shelling books you reference and what is your go to shelling outfit. Thank you for the weekly trips!

[@SWFBeachLife]

This is my go to reference book: amzn.to/3aqkmO0 In the summer, go to outfit is long sleeve shirt, and shorts over a bathing suit. Floppy hat, sunglasses and beach shoes. Winter I just wear more layers 😂

[@jenniferstevenson7379]

@@SWFBeachLife thank you!

[@nanalenox932]

That fighting conch at 18:30 was neat. It's top was all white. I thought for sure you were gonna pick it up but you held strong! 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's a good thing it's really not feasible for me to bring a wheel barrow to Kice...🤣

[@blondinizer4057]

Great video!! Thank you for sharing your treasures. 😊

[@annlitwin6985]

love this video! 7 more days and we will be in Marco!!!

[@staceyengardt3074]

Thanks!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much Stacey!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@patifagan6774]

Love this. Thank you again.

[@heidicook4030]

My bucket list is Kice! I’m a teacher so maybe I can do it this summer! I Live just a hop skip and jump from Central Florida! Ahhhhhh….

[@KUKAKYOTOTOKYO]

I think it would be really cool if you made a critter compilation video of all the clips where you show us the critters you see on your trips. 🐙🐢🦀🐬🐌🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

I love that idea! I am putting together a "Beach Time" Video so after that maybe I'll put a critter video together!

[@tammymoore-kloss9680]

Omg I can’t believe people would comment about how many shells you take! There are plenty!! I love watching your videos. Is there a ride over to live that will leave you longer then two hours? That wouldn’t be enough for me lol, excited to go someday!! Would definitely be like a kid in a candy store .. giddy just watching you

[@SWFBeachLife]

Most of the tours are around 4-5 hours long but you can take a shuttle over to Keewaydin and stay just about all day if you like! www.hemingwaywatershuttle.com

[@giafiricano30]

Wonderful! Love your videos!