I have been a Shelling Guide to Cayo Costa State Park since 1995. Many people know me as the Shelling Guide and Captain with Captiva Cruises over the past 20 years. In 2016 I began solely offering private small boat charters to the islands of Pine Island Sound including Cayo Costa State Park, Cabbage Key, Useppa Island, Pine Island and North Captiva. I am a certified Florida Master Naturalist, licensed USCG Captain, avocational photographer, seashell enthusiast and passionate about the history, people and culture of Southwest Florida, especially Cayo Costa. I volunteer as a member of Friends of Cayo Costa State Park and have great respect for the heritage of Cayo Costa. My goal is to provide guests with an overall experience and appreciation for the waters, islands, shells, plants, marine life, wildlife, history and people of this unique area of Southwest Florida.
Moira
Posted at 03:23h, 08 Octoberlove the tree root pics. Also did some "cyber-shelling"!! Where is this wonderful place?
Kim@Snug Harbor
Posted at 03:23h, 08 OctoberLooks like fun – what was in the cooler?? Was that turtle eggs or stones in the last photo?
AntKaybe
Posted at 03:23h, 08 OctoberYup, any music with a slide guitar will get you motivated. New hat?
Capt. Brian Holaway
Posted at 03:29h, 08 OctoberKaybe, It's an old hat actually, it was overcast so i didn't need as much shade. I took my "winter hat" with me.
Capt. Brian Holaway
Posted at 03:34h, 08 OctoberKim,in the cooler was one corona and a half gallon of sun tea, and lots of ice. I returned with lots of ice. Also some cool finds, very cool.
Capt. Brian Holaway
Posted at 03:36h, 08 OctoberKim the last photo was nickerbeans also called sea pearls. I will save a few for you and Chablis. They are always cool to find. Now I have two secret spots to get them.
Capt. Brian Holaway
Posted at 03:44h, 08 OctoberMoria, Where is this place? Close but far, near not close, hard to get to, not easy, Low tide only, buggy, Another day on the water. Secret Spot 13. Only by paddleboard.
Little Black Scrap Cat
Posted at 10:45h, 08 OctoberThe elusive Capt Brian!! Secret spot #13!!!