S2 Ep2228: SPIRITS OF ST. PETE Dr. Brandi Stark: Haunted VFW History

Join Dr Brandy Stark of the SPIRITS of St Petersburg as she interviews Cynthia (Cindy) Stanford,  the past Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post 39 (2023-2026), the second oldest VFW in the world located on Central Avenue and 26th Street.  Rumored to be haunted, the SPIRITS of St Petersburg investigated the location over the past 2 years. During this interview, we discuss the ghosts, investigations, and paranormal experiences from this very unique historical location in downtown St Petersburg.MEET OUR GUEST Cindy Stanford is a retired Air Force veteran who served from 1983 to 2007 as a surgical technician and Education and Training Manager. She has worked for the Department of Veteran Affairs, was the first female commander in 75 years of VFW Post 6827 and has held every elected position in the VFW up to district 9 Commander (2024 - 25). She was Commander of post 39 from 2023 to 2026. 🎤Welcome to One Place, Many Voices podcast series powered by Heritage Village, with support from a Florida Humanities grant.   Listen anytime, anywhere to all the One Place, Many Voices podcasts on RadioStPete as we bring Pinellas County history to life through conversations with the people about the places and stories that define us. In 2026, we're celebrating America 250, Heritage Village’s 50th anniversary and other milestones.  The podcast series is  inspired by the Smithsonian’s Many Voices, One Nation exhibit coming to Heritage Village this summer. About the One Place,  Many Voices podcasts.#spiritsofstpete #hauntedvfw #brandistark #cindystanford #oneplacemanyvoices #pinellascountyhistory #stpetersburghistory