Thanks. I know about Sanibel, but do not plan to go that far south!!!

Caladesi Island in Dunedin is GREAT!!!!! Do yourself a favor- forget the ferry and rent a kayak on the Dunedin causeway and paddle over

Visit Shell Island, accessible from Merry Pier in Pass-a-Grille, in the southernmost part of St Pete Beach. We nearly always find a good variety there.

www.shellkeyshuttle.com

Fort Desoto and Egmont Key often have a lot of shells, too, especially sand dollars. Shelling is so dependent on winds, tides, etc., that it is impossible to * guarantee* a particular spot. The fun is in the hunt! :-)

Caladesi is a great place (went there a couple years ago)...was by myself so I did opt for the ferry. Had I been with another person the kayak would have been the option.

will have to try to check out Shell Island or Egmont Key....again thanks for the help!!!