Sanibel’s east-west orientation (unusual for Florida barrier islands) creates a perfect scoop for gathering seashells that wash up from the Caribbean and beyond. This geographical quirk has earned it ...

Coquina Beach, with its Australian pine-lined shore, offers natural shade that’s increasingly rare on Florida beaches. The ...

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J.–Every year, hungry restaurant patrons slurp down fat, juicy oysters, their greyish-white shells ...

Tucked between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, Shell Key Preserve is one of Florida’s largest and most pristine barrier ...