Sanibel Island Florida. Shelling and beachcombing the seashell capital of the world. Spring 2021
Sanibel Island Florida holds a very special place in my heart. Over half of the island has been reserved for wildlife and there are only 2 chain restaurants on the entire island! The only buildings taller than 2 stories were built before 1974, which gives the island a really lush, old Florida-type of feel. No high rises blocking your view here!
Sanibel Island Florida is different from any of the other island beaches down here I’ve visited. I've grown used to the sleepy feel of Sanibel and I always take note of the surroundings when I visit other beaches. I know there is no such thing as a bad beach, however I would say that some beaches are better than others. I love the remote feeling that Sanibel has and the effort the city has made to keep it special. It’s known as the seashell capital of the world and does attract shellers from all over the country. I’m so fortunate that Sanibel is so close to where I live and I’m fortunate that I can share this beautiful part of Southwest Florida with you.
If you’d like more info on the photos I used in the beginning of my video, you can follow the links provided:
Black and white photo of Sanibel Causeway
Bridge to Sanibel Island. 1965. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/82002.
Color photo of Sanibel Causeway
Marks, Don(Donald J.). Bridge to Sanibel Island. 1972. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/267981.
Car Ferry
Car ferry "Yankee Clipper" loading automobiles - Sanibel Island, Florida. 1955. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/72798.
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