As to that TV news report about the shells in Key West--yes, I saw the same
report Friday evening here in Clearwater.  And, much to my surprise, yes, the
shells were indeed Conchs--Strombus gigas juveniles or "Rollers" as many of
us refer to them.  The tourist (I believe he was), indicated that the shells
were found in the flooded street ( I believe near the famous southernmost
point).  He was holding 4 or 5 of them, but he indicated that he had picked
up nearly 100 that afternoon or something to that effect!!!!  I guess the
authorities were too busy with the storm to notice.  Some afternoon of
shelling!

Carolyn Petrikin