Longboat Key’s beaches carry troves of remarkable seashells for everyone from sunbathers casually exploring the beach to devoted shellers.
Whitney Beach in particular can house some unique finds, from a rainbow of small coquina shells — the namesake of Anna Maria Island’s famous beach to the north — to delicate sand dollars and other interesting shells.
This beach inspired author Stephen Wilkinson to pen his new book, “Sanibel & Longboat Key Shell Hunter’s Field Guide: Where, When and How to Find Great Shells on Sanibel, Captiva and Longboat Key.”…