Andrew West

3 weeks ago | naplesnews.com | Jonah Hinebaugh |Andrew West

Season 2025 – that annual influx of snowbirds and tourists joining permanent residents to enjoy Southwest Florida's subtropical weather and festive entertainment scene – is nearing its traditional close. It's the time of year that locals and visitors alike celebrate annual traditions: Major Leauge Baseball's Spring Training, the Naples St. Patrick's Day Parade, Edison Festival of Light, the Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival, spring break and more.

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mark Bickel |Andrew West

Note to readers: This is Part 3 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 Science Director & Curator at the popular Southwest Florida attraction which has a collection of shells that surpasses 600,000. We asked Leal to show us some of the more unique shells in the museum's collection.

1 month ago | naplesnews.com | Mark Bickel |Andrew West

The Cowrie shell, part of the Cypraeidae family, is found in Western Australia and is known for its glossy exterior and spotted pattern. This particular shell is extremely rare, with only a handful of specimens existing in collections worldwide. The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, where the shell is located, is devoted to the study of seashells and their history. Note to readers: This is Part 2 in a five-part series. The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently met with Jose H.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Mark Bickel |Andrew West

Note to readers: This is Part 1 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 Science Director & Curator at the popular Southwest Florida attraction which has a collection of shells that surpasses 600,000. We asked Leal to show us some of the more unique shells in the museum's collection.

1 month ago | naplesnews.com | Mark Bickel |Andrew West

To take stunning sunset photos, arrive early to scout the location and prepare your equipment. Enhance color saturation by slightly underexposing your shots and incorporate elements like piers or wildlife for added interest. Remember that the most captivating colors often emerge during twilight, so be sure to linger after the sun dips below the horizon. Note to readers: This is one of the most popular times of year for sunset photos in Southwest Florida.