Those looking to escape development entirely will enjoy Shell Key Preserve. More than 1,800 protected acres – which include their own barrier island – is a place for humans to connect with the beauty ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Emergent Media Tucked between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, Shell Key Preserve is one of Florida’s largest and most pristine ...

ON SHELL KEY — Suzi Kinter picked her way down the white sandy beach, noting the stagnant, murky water pooled nearby. "The water here used to be crystal clear," she said. "You could see 10 feet down." ...

How pristine does a shoreline need to be to feel like you've actually escaped? In Shell Key Preserve, Florida, the answer is as unspoiled as it gets. While many will point to Siesta Beach, widely ...

The Three B's of Shell Island Preserve: I'm a lifelong boater and I love it; it's why I moved to Florida. I love birds. As a nature study tour guide, I think Florida is the place to be. And, third, I ...