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  • What ghost hunters discovered inside this quirky Central Avenue candy shop

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• Is St. Pete's Rocket Fizz Candy Shop Haunted? (thegabber.com) — Gulfport readers curious about nearby haunts might enjoy this deep dive into the spooky goings-on at Rocket Fizz, a candy shop on Central Avenue in downtown St. Pete. The piece traces the building's 100-year history, recounts recent paranormal investigations, and closes by highlighting The Gabber's Gulfport roots and its mission to keep Gulfport city government accountable.
   

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