Spirits of the Skyway
May 9, 2027. The anniversary of the 1980 disaster. One night only. 13 guests.
On May 9, 1980, the freighter MV Summit Venture struck the Sunshine Skyway Bridge during a sudden storm, collapsing a section and sending 35 people to their deaths — one of the worst bridge disasters in American history. Every year on the anniversary, Silent Slayer Ghost Tours returns to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Rest Area in St. Petersburg to conduct a structured, respectful paranormal investigation at a site that has never stopped carrying the weight of that day.
The evening begins with the publicly available Coast Guard transmission recorded in the immediate aftermath of the disaster. Every guest who has heard it says the same thing — it sets the tone for everything that follows.
Since 2022, Silent Slayer has conducted this annual investigation at the Rest Area. A black orb captured on camera is visible on Silent Slayer's YouTube channel. Spirit box responses have, on separate occasions, included names consistent with the list of victims. Rest area staff have shared firsthand accounts of a young boy seen near the restrooms, believed to be looking for his mother. These are documented, reported by credible sources, and presented without embellishment.
This is a 3-hour outdoor investigation using Spirit Boxes, REM-Pods, EMF Meters, EVP Recorders, and more, including a guided Estes Method session and a Portal session for advanced spirit communication.
This is not a theatrical attraction. It is a structured investigation at one of Florida's most significant paranormal locations. This event is held once a year, on the anniversary.
Ages 18 and older. Limited to 13 guests. From 129 per person.
