SW Florida shell seeker's rare finds led to passionate, fruitful hobby

Sara Brault has taken her shell collecting hobby to the next level, including starting an Instagram page to showcase her ...

Expert points us on path for finding Florida's 'Holy Grail' shell

Searching for a junonia shell is like searching for a needle in a haystack. You need a lot of patience and a lot of luck.
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Florida shelling expert shares bucket list, including rare SWFL finds

A shell expert from the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum compiled a list of rare shells found on Florida beaches. The popular and rare Junonia shell was intentionally left off the list to ...
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It's iconic. It's rare. It's the most sought after shell in SW Florida

This week (Mach 5-7) the Sanibel Shell Show & Festival makes its triumphant return to the Sanibel Community House for the first time since 2022. Hurricane Ian disrupted the popular and well-attended ...
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Sanibel Shell Show back on island to wow collectors from around world

The Sanibel Shell Show & Festival has returned to the island for the first time since Hurricane Ian. This year's event reunites the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club and the Sanibel Community House after a ...