For more than 80 years, the Shell Factory in North Fort Myers has been a popular Florida attraction. There is now a countdown to when it will close its doors for good. "Our final days of operation ...

After being evicted in July, the butterflies at The Butterfly Estates have a new home in Southwest Florida: The Shell Factory Nature Park in North Fort Myers. The Florida Native Butterfly Society and ...

With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went. Well, that question was answered on Friday. Over 350 animals, birds, reptiles and fish from Shell ...

AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS DID EVERYTHING THEY COULD TO HELP. >> THAT WAS LIKE MY HEAD WAS CRUSHED. I WAS LIKE, NO, WAIT. IT'S A REAL LITERALLY ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC PLACES IN FORT MYERS, IN MY ...

A nearly century-old Lee County tourist landmark ― and another last relic of Old Florida ― will shut down later this month. "After 86 wonderful years of serving the community, it is with heavy hearts ...

Don’t worry, animal lovers. All the birds, gators, alpacas and other critters at The Shell Factory have found new forever homes. The North Fort Myers tourist attraction — which ran for 86 years before ...

Now’s your chance to own a piece of Southwest Florida history. Iconic North Fort Myers tourist attraction The Shell Factory is selling off its huge inventory of toys, clothing, gemstones, holiday ...

Pam Cronin is the owner. “So, we have somewhere between 1 and 2 million shells,” she said, walking down the conch aisle. (Yeah, a whole aisle — it’s nuts if you love shells. Pace yourself.) Cronin ...