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For nearly a century the Vinoy Resort and Golf Club has overlooked the shores of Tampa Bay in downtown St. Petersburg. But shortly after it began accepting guests from all over the world, the resort has been home to "The Lady in White." She's seen throughout the massive building, and she may not be alone. This episode discusses the history behind the landmark hotel and probes why it may have so many lingering spirits within its walls.

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The peaceful, waterfront Philippe Park just north of St. Petersburg, Florida is home to a massive temple mound placed there centuries ago by a native American tribe called the Tocobaga. That mound, many believe, maintains the heavy spiritual activity that so many report.

Phantom History takes a dive into the history of the park and speaks with two paranormal investigators who share what they've discovered and experienced during their separate trips to the 122-acre park.

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Years after he moved out of the childhood home where he would see doors open on their own, hear footsteps on the second floor and see glowing eyes in the basement, John moved into his own home within the city limits. It didn't take him long to discover, however, that another spirit had already staked claim to the house. This one was more mischievous than scary. At least it was, until things got a little out of hand during a party in the home.

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As a child growing up in Ohio, John lived in a rural area with his parents and siblings. But at a young age, he knew there were others living among his family. Strange sounds, opening doors and even a pair of glowing eyes all convinced him that his family wasn't alone. When it was discovered years later that the bodies of a long-dead Native American tribe were buried on the property, he finally knew why his home was never at peace.

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Today, a large, 10-story parking garage comfortably stores more than 2,000 vehicles each day. But when the structure was under construction in 1980, crews discovered the remains of hundreds of forgotten bodies. Today, many say it's the spirits of those who were uncovered that haunt the structure at all hours of the day. We dive into the history of those remains and the history of the original "Fort Brooke" that stood on the site through the 1800s.

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In 1912, the City of Tampa was terrorized by someone lighting random fires and shootings. When a mysterious note arrived at the police station taking responsibility for the chaos, authorities knew they had a serial killer on their hands. More than 100 years after that killer was caught and executed, some say they still see him lingering on the streets of Tampa. 
This is his story.

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Introducing, Phantom History
Learn a little bit about the passion behind this podcast and the format you can expect to hear on each new episode released each Monday. Sometimes someone, or something, still lingers from the past and it's up to us to research and learn the stories that need to be told. 
This introduction will hopefully encourage you to tune in each week to listen to the next podcast, which will either be a story of an eerie, haunted location or an interview with someone who has their own experiences to share.

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