Note to readers: The News-Press and Naples Daily News are presenting a series of stories, photos and videos this week about shells and shelling in Southwest Florida − from shell art to shelling ...

Note to readers: This is Part 5 in a five-part series. The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently met with Jose H. Leal at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel. Leal is ...

One hurricane and several feet of storm surge later, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and Aquarium in Sanibel has been focused on cleaning up and reopening. But museum staff have also been ...

Note to readers: This is Part 2 in a five-part series. The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently met with Jose H. Leal at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel. Leal is ...

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and Aquarium on Sanibel Island is worth the drive. The iconic museum has bounced back after multiple hurricanes, including Milton and Ian. But even several ...

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 ...