Ghost hunters have traveled far and wide to search the grounds of the Kenilworth Lodge in Highlands County, Florida, but police warn: the stillliving are no longer welcome. Those hunting for the paranormal are being asked to stop visiting the historic building, which has become the site of fascination for those seeking an outofbody experience. Today, Kenilworth Lodge is quite literally a shell of its former self.

On Sebring's Lakeview Drive, the threestory structure is in disrepair. Built in 1916 by the man the city is named for, Kenilworth Lodge has seen better days. It was finally condemned in 2016 because of fire code violations. Guests were booted, never to return.But some apparently wonder if all the guests actually left. Youtube and Instagram are littered with videos by people who have broken in, searching for ghosts.

Over the last two months, Sebring police have gotten seven calls from the property owners, asking for help booting trespassers. What is it about an old 65,000squarefoot hotel that makes people want to connect to the paranormal? David Bulit, who runs the website "Abandoned Florida," doesn't necessarily believe in the paranormal but the Kenilworth Lodge is one of 2,000 abandoned buildings he's explored.

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