In 1947, one of the first attractions in the state of Florida opened to the public. It was Weeki Wachee Springs, and it was the only place in the world to see live mermaids! It seems that after 55 years Weeki Wachee may finally close down. Unfortunately the aging park has become too costly to maintain, prompting the previous owner to donate it to the city of Weeki Wachee. But due to budgetary reasons the state of Florida may close it down as early as this coming Saturday, evicting the mermaids, and turning the space into a public park.
I’ll keep you posted as I learn more about the fate of the mermaids of Weeki Wachee.
Posted by Ned at août 13, 2003 08:35 PMI worked as a mermaid back in 1974-75. It was truely the best experience of my life. I have so many wonderful memories. It would really be a shame to close it down. I really wanted to take my youngest there so she could see her mom's brief claim to fame. She often looks through my scrap book and plays in my mermaid tail. She dreams of being a Mermaid too when she gets big!!
Angel Pagel
Please keep me posted! Thank you!
Posted by: Angel Pagel on août 21, 2003 08:24 AM