Southern Living ranked the top 50 beach towns in the south for 2025 and Sanibel was the top-ranked location in Florida.

It’s easy to see how Sanibel Island, a Florida barrier island known for its pristine beaches, near-perfect weather, and ...

Margaret Laycock collected seashells with her daughter, Katie Laycock, for 22 years. At Katie's bridal shower on Feb. 1 in Florida, Margaret surprised her with two wedding bouquets handmade out of ...

Davin Williams, of Chesapeake, Virginia, found a junonia on March 2 at about 5 p.m. during low tide at the Gulfside City ...

Sanibel. Led by museum educators, they will include an introduction to local shells, exploration and shelling, along with a ...

Here's a cheat sheet: Sanibel has better shelling on its beaches; quirkier Captiva is known for its water sports and destination resorts. Souvenir shopping on both islands is fairly evenly matched ...

Or plan your shell hunt for low tide, especially after a storm. Beachgoers routinely praised Bowman's for its excellent shelling, gorgeous sunsets and expansive sands that let visitors find their ...

What's a "best beach towns" list without Sanibel Island being mentioned? Not credible. At least that is our opinion. So, kudos to Southern Living for getting the job done with its "The 50 best ...