Stories of hauntings associated with "Ringling Towers" in Sarasota are actually tied to the unfinished Ritz-Carlton Hotel, also known as the "Ghost Hotel," which was built by John Ringling in the 1920s. The unfinished shell was a prominent local landmark for decades before its demolition in 1964. The most commonly reported hauntings at the site are connected to the many tragic deaths that occurred at the abandoned hotel. For decades, the unfinished structure was an irresistible, but dangerous, playground for local youth. Many people, including at least one Sarasota High School student, fell to their deaths exploring the ruins. The tragic history has led to reports of unexplained encounters and phantom screams at the site, which is now occupied by a restaurant. According to local legend, the spirits of those who died at the "Ghost Hotel" still wander through the dining rooms of the Chart House restaurant, which now stands on the land.