Founded in 1963

About Sarasota Shell Club

The Sarasota Shell Club is a non-profit organization comprised of seashell and fossil seashell collectors, shell enthusiasts, artisans, and beachcombers. The club hosts monthly membership meetings with guest speakers, drawings for shell-related prizes, and guest shell vendors. Topics range from a scientific explanation of shells to voting for our favorite “shoebox exhibits” of seashells members have collected.

NEW, BIGGER LOCATION FOR 2026! ROBARTS ARENA (NEXT TO THE POTTER BUILDING)

The 2026 Sarasota Shell and Marine Life Festival is Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7 at Robarts Arena, Sarasota Fairgrounds.

New participants this year include: Turtle Watch, Bay Watch, the Tampa Bay Fossil Club, the New College Marine Biology Department, the Carefree Learner Floating Classroom, and more!