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This peaceful Florida island is the ‘seashell capital of the world’—with 400+ shell species and no traffic lights

Here's how to plan the perfect getaway to Sanibel Island.
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Florida's Undeveloped Barrier Island Is A Glistening Beachy Paradise Hidden On The Emerald Coast

You might think every last inch of Florida's 1,350 miles of coastline is well-established and built up for tourists, retirees, and anyone wanting to call the beach their home. That's mostly true, but ...
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This Gorgeous Barrier Island in Florida Is the ‘Seashell Capital of the World’—With 400+ Shell Species, No Traffic Lights, and No Buildings Taller Than a Palm Tree

Colorful chairs on a beach on Sanibel Island. Unless you’re a hobby sheller, Sanibel Island flies delightfully under the radar. Located about 25 miles south of Fort Myers, this family-friendly, ...
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Travel: Beach time is all the time at St. George Island, Florida

ST. GEORGE ISLAND, Fla. — “It’s a beachy thing to do,” a beachcomber tells me. She picks up a seashell - a big one with a hole in the middle - and hangs it on a sand fence. Dozens of seashells dangle ...