David L. Sloan 10/5/26 David L. Sloan 10/5/26

Why is Key West One of America’s Best Halloween Destinations in 2026

Key West has been named one of the top Halloween destinations in the Americas, while Fort East Martello was recently recognized as one of the spookiest museums in the country. Here’s why the island’s haunted reputation keeps growing.

David L. Sloan 9/24/26 David L. Sloan 9/24/26

The Rules of Robert the Doll: Permission, Photos, Curses and the Truth Behind the Legend

Robert the Doll is surrounded by rules about photographs, permission, apologies, and curses. After more than 30 years with Robert, David Sloan explains how those rules began, how the legend grew, and why respect matters more than ritual.

David L. Sloan 7/29/26 David L. Sloan 7/29/26

Is Robert the Doll Really Cursed? What Visitors Need To Know

David L. Sloan 11/7/25 David L. Sloan 11/7/25

David Sloan Talks Robert the Doll on "Dead Air"

What's the real story behind Robert the Doll? David Sloan joined George Lopez, Ken DeCosta, and Paranormal Teej on the "Dead Air" show to separate fact from folklore. Hear what they discussed about the world's most haunted doll and learn how you can join the only tour that takes you inside his haunted home, Fort East Martello, after dark.

David L. Sloan 10/31/25 David L. Sloan 10/31/25

David Sloan Reveals the Chilling Secrets of Robert the Doll in New Podcast Interview

Key West's own David Sloan, author and Dolltender of Robert the Doll, joins a popular podcast to reveal the chilling truths and firsthand encounters behind the world's most haunted doll. Hear the full interview...

David L. Sloan 10/25/25 David L. Sloan 10/25/25

A Birthday Decades in the Making: Celebrating Robert the Doll

We celebrate Robert the Doll's birthday on October 25th, tying it to his original owner Gene Otto's birthday in 1904. But was Robert really created that year? In May 2025, Robert's "Dolltender" David L. Sloan traveled to the Steiff Factory in Germany to find the definitive proof. Read on to discover the story behind the journey that confirmed Robert's 1904 origin and learn the surprising reason why the world's most haunted doll might actually be a Leo, not a Scorpio.

David L. Sloan 10/24/25 David L. Sloan 10/24/25

Fort East Martello Museum: The Most Haunted Place in Florida

Florida is filled with haunted places, from ghostly lighthouses in St. Augustine to the eerie Cuban Club in Ybor City, but none compare to the supernatural energy of Key West’s Fort East Martello Museum. Regularly named one of America’s Most Haunted Destinations by USA Today and crowned Florida’s Creepiest Place by Thrillist, the fort is home to over 42 documented spirits, artifacts linked to death, and the world’s most haunted doll: Robert. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, one thing is certain, at Fort East Martello, you’ll come face to face with something unforgettable.