Haunted Places in Manatee County, Florida
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EHP Rating: 83.3
Harlee House
Palmetto, FL
When a young family from Palmetto bought and restored the historic Harllee house on the Manatee River they were excited to renovate itl. Ironically, the original owner saw its potential all along. The new buyers found a love letter in one of the closets, only it was from Mrs. Harllee …
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EHP Rating: 82.9
Fogartyville Cemetery
Bradenton, FL
Some folks say there's a generally "creepy" feel to this cemetery, and maybe a bit more fog there than is usual or to be expected. Judge for yourself. There's also this, from HauntedFlorida.com: There was many years ago a slab with a crypt top. The crypt box had apparently cracked …
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EHP Rating: 80.0
Madira Bickel Mound
Terra Ceia, FL
This state park was the first Native American location to be designated a "State Archaeological Site" in all of Florida. Occupation here goes back to around the 1st century AD. The mound itself is about 20 feet high and as wide as 170 feet, made of shells, sand and general …
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EHP Rating: 78.6
Braden Castle
Bradenton, FL
This mid-1800s castle-like structure, now protected ruins, has had a long history of being haunted due to its years as a dilapidated, abandoned building. One amusing story centers on three men who set to explore the haunted site. They went through some harrowing scares before they were brave enough to …
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EHP Rating: 77.8
Hampton Inn and Suites
Bradenton, FL
This 1920's style hotel was recently refurbished, which appears to have stirred up a whole lot of paranormal activity. Workers renovating the building reported that their tools would go missing, and that they would occasionally catch of a mysterious woman in a white dress on the seventh floor, who vanished …
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EHP Rating: 77.8
Manasota Memorial Park
Bradenton, FL
A man and his wife claim to have heard a disembodied voice say "Hey you! Come here!" twice during a late-night visit to a family member's grave.
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EHP Rating: 77.8
Manatee Playhouse
Bradenton, FL
This old 1920's era playhouse is rumoured to be haunted by the apparition of a young girl. Staff also claim to have heard running footsteps in the hallways after dark. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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EHP Rating: 77.8
Palm View Cemetery
Palmetto, FL
This is listed on several paranormal websites as a "haunted location," but without a single story to back it up. If you happen to know of anything odd that's happened here, please let us know. Otherwise, as far as we're concerned, it's just a normal graveyard!
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EHP Rating: 68.8
City Walk Condominiums
Bradenton, FL
Formerly known as Cedar Tree Village Apartments - now known as City Walk Condominiums. A spirit of a young man playing guitar has apparently been seen all over the Bradenton area. One sighting was allegedly under the 2013 building staircase here. (No staircase can be seen via Google maps however... …
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EHP Rating: 62.5
Manatee Avenue
Bradenton, FL
A single claim here dates back to 1992, from a law enforcement officer who was patrolling the 1700-1800 block of Manatee Avenue in Bradenton. He claimed to see a Victorian-era man in all black clothing, with a very pale, white face for about 2-3 seconds, who then disappeared and was …
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EHP Rating: 42.1
Coquina Beach
Bradenton Beach, FL
On the far southern end of Coquina Beach, just before the bridge, there used to be a hotel that is now just a picnic area. Supposedly a "male figure" in black clothing walks back and forth between the picnic area and the beach, even during daylight.
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EHP Rating: 40.0
Sun House Restaurant and Bar
Bradenton Beach, FL
This upmarket restaurant appears to have changed ownership and name, but the ghosts that inhabit the building appear to have stayed behind. Staff working late hours have reportedly heard a man and woman arguing outside the managers office, but upon investigation, no one is there. Other reports of paranormal activity …
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EHP Rating: 27.3
Bali Hai Beach Resort
Holmes Beach, FL
Modern beach resort where there are claims that a newlywed couple checked in years ago... and never checked out!
