The Shells of Sanibel Island
Soft sandy beaches . . . boundless sunshine and gentle winds . . . warm water and miles of pristine shoreline awash with shells of every color, size, and description. This is Sanibel Island, Seashell Capital of the United States. Located off the southwest coast of Florida, Sanibel and its sister Captiva, jut out into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Because of their position and the tidal patterns, during the winter months, the islands serve as…