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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.
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This Is the Deepest Freshwater Cave System in the U.S.—and You Can See Real Mermaids There

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida has enchanted visitors since 1947 with underwater performances by "real" mermaids.
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Tails from deep: Mermaids from Weeki Wachee's past reunite for a nostalgic swim

If you've checked out the mermaid show at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, you know how special it is. For people who aren't aware of the shows, here's a quick breakdown: insanely athletic women put ...
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This Florida State Park Has ‘Mermaids,’ Manatees, And A Spring-Fed Waterpark

Mermaid with manatees at Weeki Wachee Springs. Less than an hour's drive from Tampa is a gushing first-magnitude freshwater spring with water so clear it's like liquid glass. But that's not the only ...
FOX 51 Gainesville

Inside Weeki Wachee Springs: How to swim with real Florida mermaids

Ever dreamed of flipping your fins? The 407's Lauren Margolis went inside Weeki Wachee Springs State Park to step into the ...
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Mermaids to dive back in at aquarium

This spring be sure to include the world-famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids in your plans. A total of four mermaids will entertain guests at the South Carolina Aquarium March 27 through April 5. The ...
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Mermaid magic alive at Weeki Wachee for more than 75 years

Mermaid magic alive at Weeki Wachee for more than 75 years GDL explored the deep and mythical springs of Weeki Wachee, where mermaids have been dancing for 75 years.
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Former Weeki Wachee Mermaids return to the springs as seniors

Once a mermaid, always a mermaid. A group of women in their 70s recently visited the Florida springs where they once performed as mermaids to see if they still had the magic. OK. A lot of little girls ...
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Mermaids to perform July 23-25 at Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH - The world-famous mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida will return to Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach for 12 shows Friday through Sunday, July 23-25. Daniella ...
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This Is the Deepest Freshwater Cave System in the U.S.—and You Can See Real Mermaids There

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida has enchanted visitors since 1947 with underwater performances by "real" mermaids. Visitors can still watch daily mermaid shows, which involve women donning ...
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This Florida State Park Has ‘Mermaids,’ Manatees, And A Spring-Fed Waterpark

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Courtesy Florida's Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau Mermaid with manatees at Weeki Wachee Springs. Less than an hour’s drive from ...