Shellcast

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. Launching locally Jan. 15, the family-friendly game invites players to collect shells for their bag and celebrate simple joy, creativity and the island's next chapter. Recorded Dec. 10, 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 about what makes the Fort Myers Tip-Off a slam dunk for players, fans and families. Recorded Oct. 30, 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 Island Innkeeper, is a great beach read that's also a love letter to Captiva and Sanibel islands. Recorded Sept. 24, 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, Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce, @fmb_chamber Angie K., singer-songwriter performing at the Sept. 4 Island Hopper Preview Party and during the festival, @officialangiek With Shellcast host Jackie Parker, the guests talk about how Island Hopper boosts community spirit and tourism, while Angie K. reveals how a vision board helped turn her dreams — including opening for Jelly Roll — into reality. Angie K. performs her song Red Dirt on Mars. Recorded Aug. 26, 2025.

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, 2024