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 ...

Devastating hurricanes have failed to dampen spirits in the Floridian city of Fort Myers which keeps on reinventing itself, ...

As artist Sandy Rodriguez would tell you, there are many ways to engage with her exhibition at the Ringling Museum, Currents ...

Whether you're in search of a charming village situated on a harbor or a luxury resort property on the beach, there's a ...

The “coastal ecosystem engineers” are thriving in man-made reefs of concrete and recycled shells that protect coastlines here ...

An island vacation without flying? Count us in! Grab your friends and loved ones for a road trip to some of the most ...

We explored the rich history and top seafood restaurants of Fort Myers in Florida before soaking up the sun on nearby Sanibel ...

This coastal region of Southwest Florida has region has overcome natural disaster and now offers wildlife, beaches and ...

Soak up the sun in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, a quaint Gulf Coast town brimming with shells and seaside charm.