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The 24 most haunted places in Tampa Bay

From bougie hotels to dive bars, we’ve got a lot of spooky history.

by Emily McLaughlin and CL Staff October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The Tampa Bay area has a long history of weird, some say “paranormal” activities and conspiracies.