What would you do if the meter suddenly lit up? Was that unusual sound meaningful evidence — or something completely ordinary? Step into the investigator’s role with Brandy Stark, PhD, founder of SPIRITS of St. Petersburg, for an engaging, interactive introduction to the fascinating world of paranormal investigation. This is more than a presentation about ghost hunting. You’ll explore how an investigation is actually approached — from the first questions asked to the equipment used, the evidence collected, and the careful process of deciding what may or may not be paranormal. During this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore: Paranormal equipment and what different tools are designed to detect How investigators evaluate audio, photographs, environmental changes, and other possible evidence Why historical research can be an important part of an investigation How investigators separate unexplained experiences from ordinary explanations Where sensitivity and intuition may fit alongside technology Important considerations involving safety, boundaries, and ethics You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in audience exercises and a simulated paranormal investigation experience inside The Spirit University, giving you a chance to put some of what you’ve learned into practice. No previous paranormal experience is needed. Come curious. Come observant. Come ready to think […]

Do our pets find their way back to us? The familiar sound of paws when no animal is there. A beloved pet appearing in a dream that feels unusually real. A glimpse out of the corner of your eye. A perfectly timed sign that makes you stop and wonder… Was that really them? Join Brandy Stark, PhD, founder of SPIRITS of St. Petersburg and host of Paranormal Pets, for a fascinating and often deeply touching exploration of animals, the paranormal, and the mysterious ways our connection with them may continue beyond physical life. Drawing from her years of paranormal research, investigation, and stories shared through Paranormal Pets, Brandy will explore: Reported encounters with animal spirits and ghostly pets Signs people associate with beloved animals after they have passed Unusual paranormal experiences involving living animals Animal symbolism, folklore, and supernatural traditions The intriguing ways animals sometimes seem to notice what humans do not Personal stories and experiences involving animals and the unexplained This will also be an interactive conversation. Have you ever felt that a beloved animal visited you? Has your pet reacted to something you could not see? Have you experienced something involving an animal that you simply cannot explain? […]