https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal Public discussion group formed by Charlotte County (FL) History Services to discuss the paranormal with like-minded peers. This is intended to be a friendly meeting space where ideas can be shared and new topics can be learned, from historic to current local phenomenon. All responses will be moderated to ensure appropriate language and content. en-us 2020-08-25 16:41:25 UTC 2023-02-10 08:53:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f47d.png HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/697954609 Tampa Bay Times, Wed. Aug. 16, 1916.
Witnessing the strange lights/UFO was James Lipscombe, Charlotte County's first sheriff, and Leslie "Lec" Lewis, who became Punta Gorda's first chief of police after the formation of Charlotte County in 1921.]]> 2020-08-25 17:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/697954609 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/698569813 What is the most interesting nonfiction book you've read on the paranormal in Florida? ]]> 2020-08-25 20:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/698569813 timesifter https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/700108642 Strange Sea Monster washes up in Punta Gorda, FL.
Fort Myers News Press,
Thurs. Mar. 14, 1963.]]> 2020-08-26 15:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/700108642 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/712855829 2020-09-01 18:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/712855829 timesifter https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/780710607 Tampa Bay Times, Wed. Sep 3, 1969.              Police found what appeared like a rain shower of golf balls in Punta Gorda Isles.]]> 2020-09-25 20:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/780710607 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/810126153 These videos will be uploaded every 1st Tuesday of the month. ]]> 2020-10-07 13:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/810126153 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/886512686 The Florida Bigfoot, or Skunk Ape, has been reported in the region officially since 1962. It is described as an ape-like creature standing on two legs with brownish-red fur, standing up to 9 ft tall, and weighing up to 350lbs. 
To view submitted reports visit the link below to Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization. ]]> 2020-11-03 15:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/886512686 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/889945776 View our latest program episode aired 11/3/20! 
Have you heard other reports on this cryptid?]]> 2020-11-04 14:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/889945776 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/999378923 Some of the earliest sightings in our area date back to 1916! 
Have you encountered any UFOs?]]> 2020-12-08 18:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/999378923 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1064427142 Learn about Spiritualism during the Victorian era and its links to Charlotte County.]]> 2021-01-07 18:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1064427142 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1064439019 This article accompanies the Ghosts Counting Oranges video.]]> 2021-01-07 18:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1064439019 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1160667613 Hear one of the first supernatural stories recorded in Charlotte County!]]> 2021-02-03 19:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1160667613 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1368112927 This story comes directly from Isabella Jahanson Hanlon, one of the original residents of the Hermitage House in Englewood, FL.]]> 2021-03-30 14:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1368112927 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1368133001 Strange reptilians plague a North Port, FL family.]]> 2021-03-30 14:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1368133001 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1391450225 Englewood, FL]]> 2021-04-07 13:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1391450225 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1491851760 The haunting of the historic Sandlin home in Punta Gorda by Mary Leah Sandlin after her tragic accident.]]> 2021-05-04 21:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1491851760 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1510011875 Have you taken online courses in paranormal subjects?
I just got an email from one of our members about different courses that you can take online to learn more about the paranormal. Centre of Excellence and Universal Class were the two that were brought up which gives you a certificate once you pass the course. These courses do have a cost ( you can check Groupon for dicounts).
I have taken classes on Centre of Excellence before and you can set your own pace.]]> 2021-05-10 16:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1510011875 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1576999191 In the 1960s, many visitors and locals caught a glimpse of a mysterious sea serpent in Charlotte County. It was never caught or identified and it is unknown whether it was a cryptid creature or loose anaconda.]]> 2021-06-01 17:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1576999191 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1583006688 spotted in Charlotte, Sarasota, and Lee counties]]> 2021-06-03 16:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1583006688 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1620336813 In the early 1900s it was reported that a UFO landed near Cayo Pelau. It's pilot was named Versura from the planet Empyria. ]]> 2021-06-22 20:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1620336813 HistoryServices https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1640452311 2021-07-07 14:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/historyservices/FringeParanormal/wish/1640452311