Welcome to the official home of the Southwest Florida Paranormal Investigations. We are based out of Lee County in southwest Florida, however we do investigations throughout all of Florida, and occasionally outside of the state of Florida. This website is currently expanding, so visit often as we add new sections and features to this website. Enjoy our site and feel free to stir up some conversation or give us some suggestions and feedback on our Message Board or Chat Room. Explore our sidebar menu for interesting sections.
Who We Are: Our organization consists of diverse individuals with varying faiths, beliefs, and professions. Members volunteer their time to study the paranormal through use of scientific methods expected in our field of research. Evidence we gather is used to educate the public about haunted locations, spirits, natural phenomenon and the history discovered about properties. We do not perform exorcisms or cleanse properties of ghosts, demons, or spirits. We simply observe and record the phenomenon. Many paranormal phenomena’s are actually unexplained natural phenomenon. If you are unsure, feel free to contact us.
E-mail: swfpionline@gmail.com
Phone#: (239)-985-9137
Come join us at the first ever TAPScon held at the Clearwater Biltmore
Watch the TAPS-Con YouTube Commercial below created by SWFPI
Once again the Gathering was a great success and loads of fun. We all really learned new things and met new people. Thanks to all the guest and speakers this event was possible. look for more development and the evolution of this idea to bring the the investigative and research community together in the paranormal. More now are involved day by day. The mission to bring the community together in a objective and excepting atmosphere held strong and many benefited from it and made new friends and contacts. The only reason this event has been successful is because of those that participated and the hard work by the speakers and the volunteers behind the scenes. This event will continue to stay true to its objective mission statement and will never take profit for we are not a business we are a community. Again, thanks to all that participated and we will see you next year or sooner.
Thats right SWFPI is officially TAPS family and we are volunteering our time to make the TAPS-con Event interactive and full of exploration of the Paranormal from an investigative perspective. Working close with local paranormal investigative groups and Florida and National TAPS family members, SWFPI is working hard at creating a interactive hub for the general public to interact with the investigative community. Promoting objective education and insight of paranormal phenomena allowing all sides of the spectrum of thought to have a voice. Check out the featured section of the www.tapscon.com where SWFPI is listed. You have heard it here first and hope you can make it to TAPS con this year. We have a lot of surprises about our setup that you will just have to come to the event to see, you can’t miss this.
Rich Hard at work in the depths of the Biltmore.
John planning for an exciting and interactive technical setup.
More to come……
Heritage Hotel and Hammerheads Restaurant was investigated by SWFPI in conjunction with S.P.I.R.I.T.S of St Petersburg. Southwest Florida Paranormal Investigations (SWFPI), a TAPS family member, performed an investigation and assessment of suspected paranormal activity at the Heritage Hotel. The investigation was conducted under the guides of employees and guests of the inn have reported experiencing possible paranormal activities within the inn. Also, under the supervision and participation of SPIRITS of St Petersburg.
SWFPI conducted an investigation in order to determine an opinion as to the level of suspect paranormal activity and to possibly present data that supports suspected paranormal activity. SWFPI visited the site on May 10th, 2008 and conducted their investigation between the hours of 9:00pm, May 10th and 2:15am, May 11th.
SWFPI conducted an investigation late last year of the Britton Theater and historic movie theater in Tampa Florida. SWFPI did not find any evidence of paranormal activity during the last investigation but we are still on the case. Reports range from strange voices to shadows. The ladies bathroom near the lobby is also said to be haunted by a woman who died there back in 1988. More to come as we search for the facts. Enjoy the mini documentary of this location below.
Buckingham Cemetery is a private family plot located in Fort Myers Florida. Special permission is needed in order to gain access legally to this location. SWFPI has conducted investigations of this location in past even while under the original name LCGH. This year SWFPI will conduct a series of investigations of the location to hopefully have the same results of past investigations repeat. Other investigative organizations have conducted successful investigations of the location and will hopefully will be instrumental in understanding the the unexplainable events that have continued to this day at the Buckingham Cemetery. Cemeteries are usually not ideal for a control investigation but this location has produced some of the most profound EVP type phenomenon on top of personal experiences that this locations warrants further investigations. Below are some summaries of past investigations that produced evidence. Below these summaries are EVPs captured by this investigators described in the summaries. Look for our comprehensive investigation later this winter.
Buckingham Cemetery Summery Reports
Buckingham Cemetery 1/25/02
Investigators: Honey. India, and Gail (guest)
Time: Approximately 9:30pm to 11:15pm
The cemetery was very active as soon as we arrived. There was a lot of movement, in the form of sounds around us like people walking on the dead leaves and needles on the ground, and breaking branches. The three of us split up to take pictures in different areas of the cemetery.
The noises increased around us forcing us together in the center of the cemetery the chain link fence that surrounds the cemetery was rattling at different points. We couldn’t see the fence shaking, but we could hear it. We were also smelling things like cigars and leather mingled together, cat urine and an unidentifiable odor.
After we were forced together, the three of us were standing there facing the south or back of the cemetery discussing the sounds and smells, when an dark apparition appeared walking out of a grouping of bushes for several feet to a large oak. The figure appeared to be a man and he kept looking around the tree, and ducking back behind it. We didn’t know if it was a actual apparition or someone playing tricks so we stood there for awhile watching it before we decided to approach it. There is an open field (pasture) behind the cemetery followed by a house. The moon was full or almost full so we could see if anyone jumped the fence to get away from us. After searching the area behind the tree there was no sign of a person, and no where for a person to go without us seeing them so we concluded that what we saw may have been an apparition.
Throughout the time we were there we felt cold spots, and felt touching sensations. While sitting on a raised grave I had someone move my shirt and felt a cold pressure on my lower back.
My recorder was recording the entire time from when I set it down to when I picked it up. It should have picked up at the very least the heavy traffic and airplane noise that was heard later in the evening. India’s recorder picked up tapping sounds.
Buckingham cemetery 2/4/02
Investigators: Honey, Tracy, and Nancy (guest)
Time: Approximately 10:00pm to 11:00 pm
We arrived at the cemetery and set up the video camera at the to the right upon entering the cemetery near a large oak tree. The camera was facing west and we set two digital recorders one on a raised tomb near the tree, and one on the grave with the large cross near the same tree. We walked around taking pictures for awhile.
After taking pictures, Tracy walked over to a little boys grave she liked to visit which was in line with the camera. Nancy and I were watching the camera screen, when we noticed Tracy looked stiff and had a strange look on her face. We both started calling out to her to see what was wrong. It wasn’t until we started toward her that she snapped out what ever was happening. She said it felt like something had a hold of her and she felt very far away. She was trying to talk to us, but she couldn’t get anything to come out. It sounded like R.E.M. paralysis while being wide awake. We packed up and left.
This EVP was captured while only female investigators were present.
Again, during the same investigation. This evp has been interperated as a Xina call and as giggles.
These next set of EVPs are not that clear but do present a male voice that other investigative organizations have captured. If you are in the presence of under aged invidules there is some explicit language in this nest set.
This next EVP was captured after one of the Female investigators was starting to get high EMF readings withing the grave yard. You will hear a male voice say “i read you” after the female investigator states she is getting readings with her EMF detector.
Photo By: Stephen Hayford/news-press.com
Recently SWFPI was show cased in a front page article of the Gulf Coasting Magazine and attached to the Newspress October 26th front page. SWFPI was conducting an investigation of the Arcade Theater which we will have a full report of soon on this website. Here are some Links to the article online and the Documentary of the investigation. We would like to thank the newspress and Mary Wozniak of the news press for doing such a professional job and portraying what we do so accurately.
During the investigation dated 10-19-07 SWFPI conducted a full 7-hour investigation with full multi DVR setup. SWFPI investigators had many personal experiences but did not capture any solid evidence. Based on the current investigation findings SWFPI opinion that the location containing paranormal activity is inconclusive. However the location may require further investigation due to its past reported events.
Qualitative Data
During the investigation after an EVP session with Rachel, Jason (the theater management) and several members of SWFPI in the stage left area, it was reported that an individual felt they were touched. In many cased during investigations some people have the sensation of being touched by someone or something not perceptively present. Sometimes this can be explained as insects or cobwebs, but sometimes it is unexplained. In this case SWFPI was unable to explain this event.
Quantitative Data
EMF levels throughout the theater where relatively low for exception of some key locations. The exit signs and other outlets did give off high EMF ranging from 10 to 30 milliguss. One particular unexplained area of static EMF was observed near stage left in the corridor leading to the rehearsal and dressing rooms next door. The high EMF was emitting from the doorframe and concrete floor structure ranging from 10 to 40 milliguss. No wires or other examples of natural or manmade sources could be identified. No unusual temperature changes were recorded on the data loggers.
SWFPI is still reevaluating the evidence and will report any new findings when reported.
History
The building was erected in 1908 on grounds close (1 block away) to the original 50 fort buildings that supplied the military during the Seminole War and unrest (1841-1858). The building served originally as a Vauderville house and was where Thomas Edison would have viewed his first films along with his friends Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone. The building was a favorite meeting place for area residents and visitors for over 90-years exhibiting beautiful Victorian-era architecture still apparent today. The arcade was eventually converted into a full movie house, divided in two, the stage for plays on one side and a screening room for movies on the other. Sadly, by 1989 the building had fallen into severe disrepair. A fundraising benefit was held in 1991 starring famed ballet and film star, Mikhail Baryshnikov, which raised enough money to completely restore the arcade theatre. After restoration, the City of Ft. Myers rented the building out to local organizations. In 1998, the City of Fort Myers made the arcade the permanent home of the Florida Repertory Theatre as part of revitalizing the downtown district.
Reports of paranormal in the building date back approximately 5-years and includes the sound of voices and touching that cannot be explained. Rachel Burttram, the Florida Rep. Director of Audience Development and actress, was the manager for 2002-2003 season requiring her to work alone in the building late at night. She reports scary “vibes” from the second floor offices, dressing room area, and especially stage left curtain area. Rachel reports that on several occasions when she is waiting in the wings (stage left) for her cue to go on stage, she has felt a presence close beside or behind her. Thinking it’s another production employee, she turns to say “hi” and nobody is there. Also, Jason Parrish, the
Associate Director, has an office on the second floor and also works into the night. He reports the distinct sound of the front lobby doors being unlocked and opened. He waits for someone to come up the stairs, but nobody does. Upon checking, all doors are still securing closed and locked.
SWFPI preliminary investigation on 10/19/07 included a tour of the entire building and News-Press interview (see Gulf Coasting 10/26/07).
This investigation involved an individual rather than a geographical location. Currently SWFPI is continuing to look into this case. During the first investigation no evidence turned up on SWFPI’s equipment. The only evidence that was collected during the investigation was from the homeowners audio recorder which could not be submitted due to SWFPI protocols. The audio was not captured by a SWFPI investigator which means it is not a independent verification of the reported paranormal activity at Hantmen residence. We do this not for our sake rather for the credibility of our client. One SWFPI investigator witnessed the appearance of a coin on the floor near where he was setting up equipment. The opinion of the investigator was the coin’s origin was not known and the appearance was not witnessed but also did not conclude this as being a paranormal event. We will keep everyone updated as more reports and updates occur.
Currently Florida Ghost, an independent group out of Miami, SWFPI have investigated the residence. More investigative organizations will be looking into the case based off the permission of the residence. We will keep you informed of any updates or findings or this case per the Hantmen’s permission of disclosure. In the mean time you can watch the interview that took place prior to SWFPI’s investigation.
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