These are Donax variabilis, or coquinas. They are bivalves, like scallops, and oysters. They come in many colors like purple, yellow, brown, pink, and lots more. They are very common in Florida. The top photo is of connected coquinas. The second photo is of disconnected coquinas. The third is of a coquina I found in my jar of coquinas. It looks like it has a question mark on it. I have seen hundreds of live coquinas trying to get under the sand before another wave hits them sometimes, and birds get the coquinas when they can.
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