Mark H. Bickel | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
It’s always a good time to hunt for shells in Southwest Florida. But with snowbird and tourist season just underway, we thought it would be a good idea to inspire shelling enthusiasts with a list of rare shells you can find here and around Florida.Every collection needs a “gotta have it” bucket list. Stamps. Coins. Baseball cards. Comic books. Movie posters. Yes, even seashells.
And with seashells, what’s nice is, you already have a bucket so it is just a matter of checking off the shells you really want for your collection and those shells on your bucket list.
Dr. Jose H. Leal. He is the Science Director and Curator for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel Island. Leal’s love for shells and sea life goes back to his childhood years in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What are some of the rare seashells you can find on Florida beaches?
Here is a list compiled by Leal that he put together using his knowledge and expertise of shells that can be found on beaches in Florida:
1-Atlantic Morum (Morum oniscus)
2-Fine-cut Nutmeg (Ventrilia tenera)
3-Arrow Dwarf Triton (Tritonoharpa lanceolata)
4-Beau Vitrinella (Cyclostremiscus beauii)
5-Stimpson Chimney Clam (Rocellaria stimponii)
6-Atlantic Paper Mussel (Arcuatula papyria)
7-Scotch Bonnet (Semicassis granulata)
Get the full list of rare shells and see the photos on naplesnews.com.
Looking for a home in Southwest Florida? Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Dave Osborn, Hannah Holmes | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
With October behind us, it’s time to seriously focus on the holidays. And with more seasonal residents and tourists beginning to return to Southwest Florida, there’s plenty to do including concerts, plays, comedy and more.
What else is happening? Check out our monthly calendar and feel free to email dosborn@gannett.com if you’d like to add an event. Just submit it in the format shown in these events.
GENERAL EVENTS
Godzilla Day: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Naples is celebrating this legendary monster’s 71st birthday at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. This event will include a screening of “The Return of Godzilla” (1984) and Godzilla merchandise for purchase. Tickets are $13.99 through drafthouse.com. 9118 Strada Place, No. 8205, Naples.
Baker Senior Center Naples Events: Throughout November, the center will have several extended hours events. Join for a resin art class from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Enjoy the Twilight Cabaret with Doug Williams from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13; free for members and $5 for non-members. Lastly, attend Karaoke Night from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 20 – free admission. All events are for ages 60-plus and require reservations through (239) 325-4444. Baker Senior Center Naples, 6200 Autumn Oaks Lane.
For more things to do in the Naples, Florida area in November, including Veteran’s Day, USA Today Wine & Food Experience, Christmas Market, Classic Car Show and more, read the full article on naplesnews.com.
There’s so much to do in Naples – Bonita Springs! Be close to the fun with a home in the area. Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Mark H. Bickel, Andrew West | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
Andrew West, the award-winning photographer for The News-press and Naples Daily News, loves to go into the woods to produce some of his best images.
Deep in the woods.
For years now, West has been using a remote camera to get breath-taking photos of Southwest Florida’s wildlife. These photos have been featured on our different content platforms and the stunning images are a big hit with our audience.
The amazing thing about West’s vast collection of photos of critters in the wild is that the subjects often look like made an appointment with him to have their portrait taken. But nothing is “posing” here. The magic of the remote sensor camera, also known as a camera trap, is that it is activated by the movement of the animal, producing these uncanny moments in the natural world.
Click here to watch the video of Andrew West setting up his camera trap, and see some of the candid photos of animal life in the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed.
From wildlife to wonderful restaurants and entertainment indoors and out, Southwest Florida is a great place to live. Find a home in this vibrant area on the southwest coast of Florida. Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Laura Layden | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
Plans are in play for a new golf course and club near Estero.
On Oct. 24, the Hoffmann Family of Cos. announced the name of the development and shared more information about their vision for the development, as well as revealing the likely timetable for its opening.
The name: Pandion Club. It’s based on the scientific classification for the osprey (Pandionidae). The large, brown-and-white raptor is commonly spotted in Florida. It’s often used as a symbol for wealth.
In August, the Hoffmanns announced they had partnered with internationally renowned architect Kyle Phillips to design and build the new golf course on the site of the former Old Corkscrew Golf Club.
Read the full article on naplesnews.com.
Looking for a home in the golf mecca of Southwest Florida? Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Liz Freeman | Naples Daily News
Antsy to enjoy a slight dip in the temperature?
The CREW Trust has a slew of programs to be outdoors.
Officially the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Land & Water Trust, it’s the charitable organization that manages the 70,000-acre preserve with trails spanning 40 miles for exploration.
Here are program offerings starting in October. Each has a specific address and price. All events are outdoors. Space is limited so advance registration is required. To register, visit CREW Trust’s Eventbrite page: crewtrust.eventbrite.com
October is just around the corner
- Wet Walk: Beginner, Oct. 1: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. CREW Flint Pen Strand Trails, Pinewoods Parking Lot, 16470 Harrell Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. $10 for members, $15 for non-members
- Bug Watch, Oct. 3: 7:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. CREW Marsh Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Road, Immokalee, FL 34142. $15 for members, $20 for non-members
- Wet Walk: Advanced, Oct. 8: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. CREW Flint Pen Strand Trails, Pinewoods Parking Lot, 16470 Harrell Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. $10 for members, $15 for non-members
- Fall Blooms at Sunset, Oct. 25: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. CREW Cypress Dome Trails, 3980 Corkscrew Road, Immokalee, FL 34142. $15 for members, $20 for non-members
Find out what’s happening in November on news-press.com.
