A Zoltar fortune-telling game. Kitschy statues of Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. Coin-operated kiddie rides. Jewelry. And a big sign proclaiming “the largest gift store in the USA.” You could own ...

Don’t worry, animal lovers. All the birds, gators, alpacas and other critters at The Shell Factory have found new forever homes. The North Fort Myers tourist attraction — which ran for 86 years before ...

After 86 years, The Shell Factory is closing for good. But first, the North Fort Myers attraction welcomed shoppers and fans for one last weekend of shopping, eating and visiting the animals. The ...

Now’s your chance to own a piece of Southwest Florida history. Iconic North Fort Myers tourist attraction The Shell Factory is selling off its huge inventory of toys, clothing, gemstones, holiday ...

A nearly century-old Lee County tourist landmark ― and another last relic of Old Florida ― will shut down later this month. "After 86 wonderful years of serving the community, it is with heavy hearts ...

Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions. The auctions will be hosted by Fort Myers Auction, liquidating the ...

For 86 years, the Shell Factory served the people in North Fort Myers. It gave the community a chance to experience nature up close, but it closed down last month. That meant many of their animals ...

Pam Cronin is the owner. “So, we have somewhere between 1 and 2 million shells,” she said, walking down the conch aisle. (Yeah, a whole aisle — it’s nuts if you love shells. Pace yourself.) Cronin ...

The Shell Factory closed months ago. But animal lovers can still visit some of the North Fort Myers attraction’s most popular animals here in Southwest Florida. The Holstein steer Moo loves hanging ...