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Sanibel shell museum better than ever in post-Ian rebuild | Opinion

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel has reopened after an 18-month rebuild due to Hurricane Ian. New exhibits feature three times as many shells as before, showcasing ...
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Sanibel shell museum: A four-foot shell? That's right and it has some serious 'wing span'

The Noble Pen Shell, part of the Pinnidae family, is found in the Mediterranean Sea and is the largest of all pen shells, reaching up to 4 feet in size. This shell is known for its beautiful copper ...
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The 'Seashell Capital of the World' Is in Florida—With 400+ Shell Species, No Traffic Lights, and No Buildings Taller Than a Palm Tree

The perfect Sanibel Island itinerary awaits. Sanibel Island is all about shells, so spend a day browsing the beach for nautical treasures and visiting the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & ...
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Sanibel time capsule ceremony Saturday; among items included is junonia shell

A junonia shell is among the historic and cultural items to be included in the Sanibel time capsule, to be buried Saturday and unearthed in 50 years.