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Shellcast

Think of Shellcast as a beach break for your ears.

Shellcast gives listeners the chance to escape, relax, soak up some virtual sun and tune into what makes Southwest Florida so special.

Jan 9, 2026

The all-new board game Sanibel sparks a fun conversation with acclaimed board game designer Elizabeth Hargrave and the creative team from Avalon Hill and Hasbro. They share their affection for Sanibel Island and how Elizabeth’s family beach walks inspired a game that celebrates the Seashell Capital of the World....


Nov 3, 2025

November marks the start of college basketball season and during Thanksgiving week, Fort Myers heats up with 4 exciting tournaments. In this episode, East Carolina University Men’s Head Coach Mike Schwartz joins Jeff Mielke, Lee County Sports development director, and Shellcast host Jackie Parker for a conversation...


Oct 7, 2025

Grab your beach chair and settle in as longtime Captiva Island innkeeper Tony Lapi shares a few of his favorite tales from nearly five decades in hospitality. From humble beginnings in 1976 to leading ’Tween Waters Inn & Marina, one of Southwest Florida’s most iconic resorts, Tony’s new book, Tales of an...


Aug 27, 2025

Shellcast kicks off Season 4 with a preview of Island Hopper Songwriter Fest, Sept. 19-28, on Captiva Island, Cape Coral, downtown Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach.  

Guests include:

  • Nancy McPhee, product development manager & Island Hopper Songwriter Fest lead organizer, @islandhopperfest
  • Jacki Liszak, president & CEO,...


Nov 26, 2024

Sanibel Island’s time capsule was sealed on Nov. 19, 1983, with instructions for it to be opened on the city’s 50th anniversary on Nov. 5, 2024. Let’s find out what’s inside with Sanibel Mayor Richard Johnson and Porter Goss, the island’s first mayor. Recorded Nov. 5,...