Episode 135...The Curse of de Soto

It started as a theme for Haunted Southwest Florida, but the more digging that happened, the more the rabbit hole became a labyrinth. There’s something up with the name Hernando de Soto. It’s hidden just below the surface of so many of the haunted legends on the Gulf Coast of Florida, springing up like a weed hinting at something rotten below the surface. …and then there’s the story of his daughter and how the sleepy city of Sarasota got its name. Join Christopher Balzano as he traces the ghostly legends in the area linked to a curse placed on the infamous Conquistador Hernando de Soto. From the spooky in towns like Arcadia and Bradenton to haunted plagues in places like Fort DeSoto, he’ll retrace the rumors and tell the tales of a bleak side of history which may explain the creepy of today. …and maybe find out how the Curse of de Soto extends to his imaginary daughter. There were many episodes and ghostly legends mentioned in this episode, so I created an easy playlist for you faithful listeners with time on your hands. Seems like a good time to subscribe to the show if you haven't. The Haunted Mistake (about Keating Hall) https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20201004114323-4195.mp3 Bloody Bucket, Wauchula: Episode 31...Bloody Moons and Bloody Buckets https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20180202092714-2164.mp3 Heard Opera House, Arcadia Episode 81...Are All the Theatres Haunted? https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20201108173433-2743.mp3 Coker Cemetery, Arcadia Episode 64...Mr. Coker Isn't Here https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20200301165659-3102.mp3 Tripping on Legends Episode 60…Curses and Kids in Arcadia https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20190919230121-4363.mp3 Oak Ridge Cemetery, Arcadia Episode 4...Oak Ridge's Talking Mary and the RAF https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20170116134716-1355.mp3 Arbuckle Bridge, Lorida Episode 53...The Lost Love Potion of Arbuckle Creek https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20190217202207-7748.mp3 Kenilworth Lodge, Sebring Episode 133...A Picture is Worth a Thousand Scares https://sites.libsyn.com/446781/episode-133a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-scares Indian Springs Episode 54…Interrogating the Suspects at Indian Springs https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20190311060738-6079.mp3 Episode 52…Murder, Ma, and Moonshine at Indian Springs https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20190124073537-3130.mp3 Fort Desoto Episode 39…Dating the Ghosts at Fort Desoto https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20180514094214-8529.mp3 Episode 40…Fort DeSoto is Haunted, But Not Like You Think https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20180521111920-5593.mp3 Tripping on Legends Live: Fort DeSoto One Year Later https://traffic.libsyn.com/d243872e-1d21-4562-b35d-55b376605546/triplegend-20190527191930-9625.mp3 Check out Christopher Balzano’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Balzano/e/B001PH5BA6?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vu00_i0 Feel free to call our new phone number during our live shows to get involved, share a legend you’ve heard, or to just ask a question at [phone]. You can contact us with questions, comments, and your favorite legend or tidbit of folklore at [e-mail]. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends Instagram: @SpookyTripping