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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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5 former Weeki Wachee mermaids reunite in the water for 'Wish of a Lifetime'

Five original Weeki Wachee mermaids in their 70s reunited to swim again decades later. The reunion was made possible by AARP’s "Wish of a Lifetime" program. The women performed together in the 1960s ...
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One of Florida's oldest springs is celebrating 78 years

A Florida park with the deepest freshwater cave system in the country is celebrating 78 this week. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, home to the world-famous mermaids, first opened to the public on Oct ...
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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 ...