Florida Is Seeing An Increase In Sleepwalking

Author Joe Winner

October 16th, 2023 11:33 AM

Sleepwalking is terrifying. And it’s a real problem here in Florida. The idea that you’re walking around the house doing stuff without knowing it just sends chills. And not the fun sleepwalking like on Step Brothers.

Amy Graham, a seasoned sleepwalker who has battled with this nighttime phenomenon since her early twenties noted “It certainly has a notable impact on my relationships because I find it necessary to forewarn my loved ones about the possibility of sleepwalking and potential disruptions to their sleep. Consequently, they often endure restless nights when I’m in the midst of a sleepwalking episode. There have been instances where I’ve startled my partners awake, leading to less-than-pleasant experiences for all involved.”

So how does this affect Florida sleepers?

There’s been a surge in online searches in Florida for sleepwalking. The experts at MattressNextDay took a deep dive into Google search data to discover out which cities in Florida are searching for terms related to ‘Sleepwalking.’

Pembroke Pines tops the list with a significantly high rate of 904.2 searches per 10,000 residents. 9%? What’s going on in Pembroke Pines? Here’s the top 15, including one entry from Southwest Florida.

So in Cape Coral, just under 4% of the residents have Google searched ‘sleepwalking’.

So what’s causing the rise in sleepwalking? The likely culprit is screen time.  Try to put your phone down an hour before bedtime and maybe don’t watch so much tv in bed. There is another idea if you just can’t stop crushing candy before bedtime. Wear blue light glasses. I keep a pair in the kitchen and if I need to handle an email or something else before bed, I put the glasses on so I don’t mess with my sleep patterns.

Also, limit your caffeine before bedtime. So if you’ve tried everything and sleepwalking is still a problem, what can you do?

Clear obstacles: Before going to sleep, remove any objects from your bedroom floor that you could step on or trip over during a sleepwalking episode.

Secure your location: If possible, lock the door to your bedroom and any other doors that you could easily open, preventing you from wandering into unsafe areas.

Protect valuables: Ensure that valuable items are stored in a safe place where they won’t get damaged and keep anything breakable or spillable out of your way. For instance, having a glass of water near your bed could be knocked over during an episode.

Be open: Inform your partner, roommate, or anyone sharing a living space with you about the possibility of sleepwalking, so they are prepared to assist you if it occurs.

Be clothed: Always make sure you sleep with clothes on, especially if you are staying in a hotel. !!!!!

13 Haunted Bars in Florida To Visit This Halloween Season

• Ford's Garage on First Street Downtown Fort Myers

  In an article from the News Press, they noted that the building that houses Ford’s Garage was once part of a hotel built in the 1920’s. Old hotels almost always have mysterious happenings. “A bartender once reported seeing a wine glass dislodge from a rack at the service bar, lurch across the room, hit her in the hip and shatter at her feet.” In the video you can see the bar is part of a much older building.

  @wanderlustchloe

  Have you been to Ford's Garage in Fort Myers? This themed restaurant is all about the quirky details! 🚗 #tiktoktravel #travelbucketlist #fortmyers #florida #carsoftiktok #themeddinner #fortmyersflorida #visitflorida

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• Pelican Alley in Nokomis

  Just up the road from us here in Southwest Florida is Pelican Alley in Nokomis. The story goes that the bar is haunted by the ghost of the previous owner, Robert Arbuckle, Sr. The story goes that he really loved the bar and was not ready to give it up. 

• Captain Tony's Saloon in Key West

  Gravestones and an actual burial site are on the premise of this bar that was once a morgue. There’s a tree growing in the bar where they used to hang people. Doors may open and close on their own and there’s occasionally a ‘cold spot’ in the building. I’ll let this tik tokker tell you about the “Lady In Blue”.

  @livinginkeywest

  Captain Tony’s Saloon is one of the most haunted places in Key West 🪦 Gravestones and bodies still reside on premises adding a layer of tangible spookiness. If you’re interested in the paranormal this is a great spot to visit while on your Key West vacation. It’s not necessarily one of Key West’s hidden gems (since everyone knows about Capt. Tony’s) BUT the haunted history may not be as well known. #keywestflorida #keywest #keywesttravel

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• Blue Anchor Pub in Delray Beach

  This is truly a weird one. This pub was built in the 1840’s in London before being taken apart and shipped to the United States. The bar made it to Florida in the 1990’s. Rumor has it a ghost named Bertha Starkey also came along with the bar. 

• Scarlett O'Hara's in St. Augustine

  St. Augustine is the oldest city in the country and with that, comes history. Scarlett O’Hara’s was created from two late 19th century homes that were put together. The establishment is said to be haunted by George Colee, who was found murdered in his bathtub. Possibly by his first wife. In the upstairs bar the liquor bottles are kept behind ropes because they kept ‘falling’ off the shelf. Unfortunately George is now alone in the old building. Scarlett’s closed in 2022.

• Wop's Hops Brewing Company in Sanford

  Built in the former Stokes’ Seafood Market. According to hauntedplaces, the building is haunted by 5 spirits.. “Jennifer and Claudia roam between the two connected buildings, Stephen hangs out by the bathroom in the hallway, and David is spotted out in the beer garden area. Not much is known about the fifth spirit. One medium said it could be the spirit of a child.” If you bring your dog to the beer garden area of the brewery it’s reported that your pet may become uneasy and not wish to remain there. 

• Ceviche in Orlando

  A bar that used to be a hotel and a church. Strange combination. The main spirit seems to be a woman standing in front of a mirror.

• Boot Hill Saloon in Daytona Beach

  It’s a biker bar and it seems to be haunted by bikers who weren’t ready for the party to end. Or it could be from the cemetery across the street. Hang out and maybe you’ll get to witness the jukebox that turns on by itself, sometimes even if it’s unplugged. Things have been thrown across the bar and faucets turn on by themselves.

• Hamburger Mary's in Orlando

  The spot seems to be haunted by a little girl dressed in Victorian clothing. Mary’s is on Church Street in Orlando and resides in a former hardware store built back in the 1800’s. The little girl seems friendly enough, tapping on the windows and waving to people. But still, probably a little unnerving. Perhaps the little girl is just there to catch the show.

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• Zellie's Pub in Mount Dora

  The spirits in Mount Dora don’t seem to be as friendly. Workers have reportedly been pushed. Lights flicker, and a beer mug has slid the length of the bar by itself. The hotel just up the road has had reports of its own.

  Haunted Hotel built in 1883

  Lakeside Inn, Mount Dora was built in 1883.Thats 139 years ago! It has been providing quality accommodations to guests that entire time. Making it the oldest continually operated Victorian Era hotel in Florida.P.S.It’s SUPER HAUNTED!

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• Stanna's in Umatilla

  The story goes that a young woman hung herself here back in the early 1900’s. She’s been spotted walking around but has also been known to throw things around in the ladies restroom. The bar is now a Beef O’ Brady’s and it’s unknown if the spirit is still around.

  The Last Day.....

  Posted by Stanna's Restaurant on Sunday, April 29, 2012

• Harry's in St. Augustine

  No surprise that there’s a second entry here from St. Augustine. Said to be haunted by a woman who died in a fire in 1887. Some say you can smell her perfume. If you go, ask to be seated upstairs, where much of the activity has been reported.

  @rachelmargaret_

  Harry Seafood Bar & Grill in St. Augustine #staugustine #harrysseafoodbarandgrille #florida #restaurant

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• The Cracker Barrel in Naples

  I know it’s not a bar, but let’s finish this list here in Southwest Florida with the home of a triple homicide back in 1995.  3 woman were bound and had their throats slashed in the walk in freezer during a robbery. Employees have reported ‘weird’ occurrences. Back in 2022 one of the men arrested for the murders came up for parole but was denied. If you’re not familiar with this crime, here’s the full story.

  Jennings v. State

  Read Jennings v. State, No. SC11-1016, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext's comprehensive legal database

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