The S.P.I.R.I.T.S. of St. Petersburg are very sensitive to the needs of those who we investigate. We try to be as non-invasive as possible during our research and we are extremely respectful of the living and the dead. Although each investigation is different, there are some basic procedures and research guidelines that we would like to make you aware of. We have installed these protocols in an effort to make our research more scientific and successful, and to make you as comfortable as possible with having us in your home.

Please note: Members volunteer to block off time from their personal and professional schedules to attend investigations. Therefore, we do request homeowners to pick a firm date for our investigation. Cancellations should be avoided unless in emergency situations.

* Expect 3-9 members of the team to arrive at your location at a time that has been agreed upon by both parties. Most of our hunts average 6 people, but there is some fluctuation depending on individual schedules.

* Most of our investigations take 2 - 4 hours to complete. Usually, only one member of the team knows about the details of the haunting. The rest of the team does not know. Please do not indicate any haunted activity or details of the haunting until we have done a full "cold" reading on the house. Allow us a few minutes to take notes, compare information, and centralize areas of potential hauntings. We will be conducting an interview with you. It is then that you will be able to share information and experiences with us.

* We will be using mostly hand-held equipment that you will be able to recognize. If you have any questions as to our equipment please ask us.

* We ask that just the residents of the home be in attendance and that no guests be invited unless we have discussed it with you prior to the investigation.

* Please try to dust at least a day prior to the SPIRITS investigation.

If possible:
* Please shut down a/c or heat several hours prior to investigation.

* Turn off miscellaneous appliances that might emit EMF or other unusual signals.

* Please avoid spraying sweet smelling perfumes or household deodorizers before the SPIRITS arrive.

* We will turn out lights and shut off as many electrical appliances as you allow.

* We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. We will also ask you questions about the history of the area, your interaction with the potential hauntings, some background information on yourself, and any paranormal experiences prior to this haunting. In order to conduct our investigation properly we need to ask these questions.

* We will be happy to share with you our results. Some of the information, reports, and unusual pictures will appear on our web site. Some information may be published in Bayside News, with the permission of the homeowner. We DO NOT print names (unless they are pseudonymous, or unless we are granted permission to publish your name) nor do we print addresses for either Bayside News or the web site. We may put general locations (106th Avenue, St. Petersburg) or simply the name of the city, but we respect the privacy of the homes we investigate. If you do not want any information released, tell us.

It is our policy to publish reports and photographs to our website, www.spiritsofstpetersburg.com, as per the “SPIRITS of St. Petersburg” release statements. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to inform us if they wish to have the page removed. All forms and documents must be signed by legal resident or homeowner in order for a paranormal study to be conducted.

Thank you for allowing us your time and working with us for this investigation.

Phone: 727-821-5759 Email: tbspirits@netscape.net
Website: http://centralflghosts.homestead.com/home.html