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Weeki Wachee mermaid in training lets us into the life of the famous mermaids

It’s what most people can only dream to be when they grow up: A real life mermaid. At Weeki Wachee Springs State Park that dream can come true. But being a mermaid isn’t all flips, tricks and fun; ...
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I became a Weeki Wachee mermaid at Sirens of the Deep camp, and you can too

WEEKI WACHEE — The water is cold, but I’m too nervous to shiver. Instead, I propel my arms forward and think graceful thoughts. Flashes of purple and blue tails from my siren sisters flicker nearby.
Tampa Bay Times

Weeki Wachee High to amp up training with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative equipment

WEEKI WACHEE — Hands-on experience is already a fundamental part of Weeki Wachee High School's sequence of courses on power and energy technology. In Steve Stora's second-floor classroom, students ...
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This Is the Deepest Freshwater Cave System in the U.S.—and You Can See Real Mermaids There

Weeki Wachee's mermaid shows are still going strong after 80 years. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida has enchanted visitors since 1947 with underwater performances by "real" mermaids.
Tampa Bay Times

I became a Weeki Wachee mermaid at Sirens of the Deep camp, and you can too

Past and present Weeki Wachee mermaids teach the ways of Old Florida sirens. Gabrielle Calise is a culture reporter who covers music, nostalgia and offbeat Florida trends. Reach her at ...