Podcasts about weeki wachee

In the 1970s and 80s, the quiet towns of Weeki Wachee, Florida, and Watsonville, California, became the unlikely settings for a horrifying series of crimes. The story begins with Billy Mansfield, Jr., a convicted serial killer currently serving multiple life sentences, whose crimes shocked the nation. But Billy wasn't alone; his father, William Mansfield Sr., a convicted child molester, and brother, Gary Mansfield, were also deeply entangled in the family's dark history. The crimes discussed in this episode raise chilling questions about the full extent of their horrific actions as we explore the twisted family dynamics and shocking discoveries. This episode concludes with an exclusive interview with Warren Skeels, the director of the upcoming film The Man In The White Van, based upon Mansfield, Jr's crimes and premiering December 13th, 2024.If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this podcast episode, we talk about the new 2025 Indian Scout lineup.  It has been revamped for 2025.  For some background information, the Indian Scout is a motorcycle built by the Indian Motorcycle Company from 1920 to 1949. It rivaled the Chief as Indian's most important model. The 101 Scout, made from 1928 to 1931, has been called the best motorcycle Indian ever made.  A second line of Scouts, with heavier frames, was introduced in 1932 alongside the Standard Scout, which replaced the 101 Scout and shared its frame with the Chief and the Four. The small-displacement Scout and the Sport Scout, introduced in 1934, were continued until the end of civilian production in 1942. We and other Allied forces used military versions of both models during World War II. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE The 2025 Indian Scout is built around an all-new 1250cc SpeedPlus engine, which gets its name from the PowerPlus engine and what's shared between the two units. The new engine produces a claimed 105 horsepower and 82 lb-ft of torque, except on 101 models, where an extra six horsepower is available through different tuning. The torque curve is long and flat, starting around 3000 rpm and continuing past peak horsepower at 7250, tapering off as it reaches the rev limiter at 8500 rpm. Over previous models, average fuel mileage is improved for an additional claimed 20 miles per tank, largely thanks to a one-tooth larger drive sprocket. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! The new SpeedPlus 1250 builds on Scout's unmatched reputation of delivering the perfect balance of power and control. The all-new engine features an 11% increase in power and 14% increase in torque while maintaining its easy-to-ride character. With 105 HP on the Scout Classic, Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, and Super models, and 111 HP and 82 ft-lbs of torque on the 101 Scout.  The flat torque curve coupled with new available ride modes delivers smooth predictable acceleration in all conditions and maximizes the fun for riders of all levels.  Ride Modes include Standard, Rain, and Sport. 2025 Indian Scout Models: Scout Bobber Scout Classic Sport Scout Super Scout 101 Scout Store Items Mentioned: Denali Destroyer Headlights Softbrake Extended Rear Brake Pedals NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: Harley Tail Light Transformation: Ciro Armor LED Programmable Light-Review & Install! Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-Butt Buffer CLICK HERE Want to ride longer? Tired of a sore and achy ass? Then fix it with a high-quality Butt Buffer seat cushion? New Patrons: Charles Wade of Havana, Florida Jack Bauer of Marana, Arizona Ola Harald Birgander of Rydsgård,, Sweden  If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Richard Craparotta of Weeki Wachee, Florida Barron Latham of Fallbrook, California Mark Miller of Holt, Missouri ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION:   Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com   Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact   Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 HELP SUPPORT US! JOIN THE BIKER REVOLUTION! #BikerRevolution #LawAbidingBiker

Chris and Simon, don their snorkels and flippers to explore the world of mermaids. Join them as they sail past shaved monkeys, triton hot-spots and a prized vintage tuna doll. Dive in, with our daring duo, to search out mermaid fakes in Belfast, the only living Fish woman, and a singing mer-vicar in Cornwall. Then we navigate around mermaid graves in Scotland, murdered sirens in Germany, and inexplicably, a  turnip in a bag on Tyneside. Whether you're a folklore buff, a Weeki Wachee groupie, a wet-suit-wearing cryptozoologist or just like the occasional splash this, dear listener, is the episode for you. 

Joined by our friends, the Wilds, we made a little girls' dream come true and so much more!

Abby Anderson is a 12 year Air BNB host and current super host. She owns and rents out two tiny houses in the back of her 178 year old octagon farm house in Aurora, New York. Tom Kelly worked with Abby when he was a merman at what is now Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Abby was a mermaid in Weeki Wachee Springs, worked for We Work, and has traveled the globe. What inspired her to give up that crazy life to live in a small town and be an AirBNB host? Is this former big city girl going to live in farm town for the rest of her life? Plus: Are you allowed to have sex in an AirBNB? Learn what proper etiquette is for "Air BNB Romance".

This week the Madcaps discuss two very well-known springs in Florida.  Weeki Wachee and Homosassa Springs.  Both springs were once Florida attractions before being acquired by the state.  Now they still function yet with a more conservation-minded experience.  Homosassa Springs (home of Lu the Hippo)https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ellie-schiller-homosassa-springs-wildlife-state-parkWeeki Wachee Springs (Home of the famous mermaids)https://www.floridastateparks.org/WeekiWacheePlease subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: the_fl_excursionistChris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

Craig has a list of New Year's Resolutions to pass out around the state, starting with our idiot Department of Transportation secretary.Author Lu Vickers is our guest this episode. She joined us back on Episode 100 along with an original Weeki Wachee mermaid. This time, we're talking about Dick Pope, founder of Cypress Gardens.If you'd like to support the show as we enter our 5th season, you can do so by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/welcometoflorida for just $5 per month.

Tom Kelly discusses silly topics while driving around Florida in a Mustang convertible. Should a woman go on a Cessna plane as a first date? Did Tom's "friend" save a dog's life at the airport? How was Tom's Florida wedding? Rental Car tips!

Hosts Erika Lance and Mark Muncy explore the wonders within the Wonder House in Bartow, FL. Special thanks to Krislin Kreis, mistress of the Wonder House and our guest this episode! To send us your own listener tales and questions, email us at mark@eerietravels.com or visit eerietravels.com. Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance - Mark Muncy @eerietravels Guests - Krislin Kreis @thewonderhouse Producer - Calista Muncy Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase now at https://destinibeard.bandcamp.com/track/eerie-travels?fbclid=IwAR2sO2nrfyLQj5BdTGhlJtilLF0QvCoDuNI_H3KC1H4DNAoaQ8UoQCX0b5M Links: Wonder House- https://wonderhousebartow.com Bartow Con - https://bartowcon.com/ Weeki Wachee - https://weekiwachee.com/ Friends of Weeki Wachee - https://friendsofweekiwachee.com/volunteer/ Sponsors: Paranormality Magazine - https://paranormalitymag.com/?ref1257 Use Code: Travels for 10% Off The Voice From Hell - Dick Terhune - https://dickterhune.com/

This episode is about the Weeki Wachee river. 

True Crime Tuesday presents Ripped From The Headlines/Dumb Crimes-Stupid Criminals/ Summer Scorcher Edition with Beer City Bruiser! You've heard the expression, "Crazy From The Heat", right? Well, this has been one of the hottest summers on record!  And, with the intense heat, comes intense criminal behaviors, and this episode puts it all on blast!! This week, Cruiser and Bruiser talk about a man who killed a woman and lived with her body for months in case she came back from the dead!  Carlee Russell is charged in her fake kidnapping case,  A California man is charged with murdering a woman and posting the video of her death on Facebook. and a Wisconsin woman is convicted of killing and dismembering a man after having sex with him!   PLUS DUMB CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS!! See the pictureof the guy who stole the dredging boat Weeki Wachee:  https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2023/07/28/report-man-steals-weeki-wachee-dredging-boat-travel-river/ Check out where Beer City Bruiser will be in your area:  https://twitter.com/bcbwinchester #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #rippedfromtheheadlines #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #BeerCityBruiser #ROH #RingofHonorWrestling #massshooting #shootings #murder #murder #larceny #drugsmuggling #bribery #dismemberment #floridaman #publicsex #verbalthreats #terrorism  #policebrutality #sexcrimes #dismembermentaftersex #keepitinthecloset #carleerussell #dna

True Crime Tuesday presents Ripped From The Headlines/Dumb Crimes-Stupid Criminals/ Summer Scorcher Edition with Beer City Bruiser! You've heard the expression, "Crazy From The Heat", right? Well, this has been one of the hottest summers on record!  And, with the intense heat, comes intense criminal behaviors, and this episode puts it all on blast!! This week, Cruiser and Bruiser talk about a man who killed a woman and lived with her body for months in case she came back from the dead!  Carlee Russell is charged in her fake kidnapping case,  A California man is charged with murdering a woman and posting the video of her death on Facebook. and a Wisconsin woman is convicted of killing and dismembering a man after having sex with him!   PLUS DUMB CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS!! See the pictureof the guy who stole the dredging boat Weeki Wachee:  https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2023/07/28/report-man-steals-weeki-wachee-dredging-boat-travel-river/ Check out where Beer City Bruiser will be in your area:  https://twitter.com/bcbwinchester #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #rippedfromtheheadlines #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #BeerCityBruiser #ROH #RingofHonorWrestling #massshooting #shootings #murder #murder #larceny #drugsmuggling #bribery #dismemberment #floridaman #publicsex #verbalthreats #terrorism  #policebrutality #sexcrimes #dismembermentaftersex #keepitinthecloset #carleerussell #dna

Hosts Erika Lance and Mark Muncy make a splash as they dive into the origins of mermaids in the US. Of course, we could not talk mermaids without talking about our favorite travel spot for merfolk: Weeki Wachee, Florida! Special thanks to our guest this episode, Val Willis, paranormal and fantasy author / mermaid expert! For more of Val's works, visit https://www.willisauthor.com/ #eerietravels #markmuncy #erikalance #calliemuncy #mermaids #cryptids #littlemermaid #seawife #manatee #weekiwachee #webbcity #florida #history #myth #legend To send us your listener tales, email us at mark@eerietravels.com or visit eerietravels.com and contact us! Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance - Mark Muncy @eerietravels Guest - Val Willis @willisauthor Producer - Calista Muncy Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Links: Val Willis - https://www.willisauthor.com/ Haunted Mermaid Mummy in Japan - https://www.livescience.com/haunting-mermaid-mummy-discovered-in-japan-is-even-weirder-than-scientists-expected?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=livescience&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR17r1sHFJ3WgyD53pyDO_FcBRhYoi--gS2ST7pD6M0FqERr8EI0zG4pBzA Weeki Wachee Springs - https://weekiwachee.com/ Sponsors: Paranormality Magazine - https://paranormalitymag.com/?ref1257 Use Code: Travels for 10% Off The Voice From Hell - Dick Terhune - https://dickterhune.com/

In Episode 227 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Tina and Maurice Ryman from Marker 48 Brewing in Weeki Wachee, Florida. Learn about their brewery and the special community they have built over the past 8 years. We taste three of their beers as well. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft, interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft. We have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at Linktr.ee/tapthecraft. Discord server at: https://discord.gg/CHuunX5TtH BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Marker 48 Brewing Marker Light Rice LagerMarker 48 Brewing Pleasure Dome Vienna LagerMarker 48 Brewing Red Right Return Irish Red AleMarker 48 Brewing Markerade Blue Lightning Seltzer

Hosts Erika Lance and Mark Muncy take a trip to the animal kingdom and regale us this week with some incredible stories about strange cryptid creatures that were discovered to be real! From an island of dragons to the kraken, we get into it all! The travels for this week are Komodo Island, Indonesia, the inspiration for the movie King Kong, or, if you are feeling less adventurous after listening to this episode, you can visit Weeki Wachee, FL, and see real mermaids that swim out of folklore and into your vacation! If you like conventions and our podcast, come see our live show at MegaCon on April 1st!  Thank you to our anonymous listener for sharing your story! To send us your listener tales, email us at mark@eerietravels.com or visit eerietravels.com and contact us. #eerietravels #markmuncy #erikalance #calliemuncy #cryptid #cryptids #tasmainandevil #duckbilledplatipus #silverbackgorilla #hauntedairbandb #ghosts #shadowghosts #fakecryptids #fakecryptid #haunting Episode Credits: Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance - Mark Muncy @eerietravels Producer - Calista Muncy Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Links: Platypus - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/platypus Komodo Dragon - https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/komodo-dragon Komodo Island - https://www.timetravelturtle.com/komodo-dragon-island-indonesia/ Okapi - https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/okapi Kraken to Giant Squid - https://theconversation.com/the-real-life-origins-of-the-legendary-kraken-52058 Tasmanian Devil - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/tasmanian-devil Tasmanian Devil Audio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHWsyEcTnK4&ab_channel=JO-FX Weeki Wachee - https://weekiwachee.com/ Sponsors: Paranormality Magazine - https://paranormalitymag.com/?ref1257 Use Code: Travels for 10% Off The Voice From Hell - Dick Terhune - https://dickterhune.com/

Amy Bizzarri lives in a circa 1900 home in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. When she isn't at home indulging in her passion for baking, you'll find her wandering the world. Amy has come face to face with gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, helped to build a school in Mali, drove the length of Route 66 in a minivan with her two kids in the backseat, and is a mermaid having trained with the legendary mermaids of Weeki Wachee, Florida.Amy covers food and travel for the Chicago Tribune, BBC Travel, Lonely Planet, Tasting Table, Smithsonian, PBS, and more. She is the author of Iconic Hollywood Dishes, Desserts and Drinks, 111 Places Chicago, and The Best Hits on Route 66.https://www.instagram.com/amybizzarri/

Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle boarding are two of our favorite activities in Florida.   In this episode, we'll give you some practical advice on how to enjoy more than 100 paddling locations across the state.     For a list of places to paddle, visit:    www.PaddleFlorida.netOur #1 recommended place to kayak is Weeki Wachee, an hour's drive north of Tampa:https://weekiwachee.com/kayak-rentals/plan-your-trip/As described in this Podcast, our fave spot in the Tampa/Clearwater/St Petersburg area is the Dunedin Causeway between Clearwater and Honeymoon State Park:https://www.sailhoneymoon.com/If you're in the Miami area, our favorite spot to paddle is Oleta River State Park:https://oletariveroutdoors.com/kayaks-canoes/

00:03:30 random chicks décor 00:07:00 drunk chick bad improv 00:11:45 alcohol is the worst drug 00:14:00 bulbus boozer nose 00:15:00 shitty life for great creativity 00:16:00 pottery is under appreciated 00:17:15 personal insights from tick-tock 00:21:30 Weeki Wachee springs trip 00:28:30 manatee encounters 00:30:45 spirts animals 00:34:30 wife badass on the water 00:36:00 one with nature while on water 00:38:45 killing, the order of things 00:42:30 communication about sex 00:48:00 recovering sex addiction 01:02:00 never a feeling of pride or ownership 01:06:00 developing as a full man by refusing assistance 01:16:00 your father calling you a failure 01:20:30 I pooped my pants

The Bolts beat the Panther 4-1 in Game 1 last night and we had Launa do a recap of the game in her best Minnesota accent. She even threw in some good hockey terms, eh. On today's Second Date Update Evan called us up and told us about his date with Andrea where the went kayaking at Weeki Wachee. He has called to go out on another date, but Andrea has not called him back. We got a hold of Andrea to find out what happened.

In the city of Weeki Wachee, Florida, live mermaids perform daily shows in an underwater theater. The city was founded in 1947 as a roadside attraction and has been home to mermaids ever since. In addition to the daily shows, the city also offers mermaid classes for those interested in learning the craft. Also… a mountain that “lays” eggs… seriously. ### - https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-city-of-live-mermaids-only-in-florida - https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/egg-laying-mountain-0016548

This week, your hosts Cathy Salustri and Jon Kile talk to John Athanason, who spent almost two decades doing marketing for the world's most famous mermaids – the Weeki Wachee mermaids! Last year, he started working with Florida's Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau, and he joins the podcast ready to talk about the best places along Florida's Adventure Coast (think Brooksville and Weeki Wachee) – including some you've probably never hear of, much less visited.Links we mentioned:Tourism websiteChinsegutDowntown BrooksvilleWithlacoochee State ForestRichloam General StoreWant more Florida? Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com.Follow Jon's road trip adventures at Don't Make Me Turn This Van Around.Support the show (https://paypal.me/floridaspectacular?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

Today The Florida Spectacular welcomes Lu Vickers, author of – among others – "Weeki Wachee, City of Mermaids: A History of One of Florida's Oldest Roadside Attractions." Lu and Florida Spectacular host Cathy Salustri talk about the Weeki Wachee MermaidsNo matter where you are, you can always see Weeki Wachee mermaids on film and in photos at the Florida Memory Project, part of the State Archives of Florida. Looking for more about Weeki Wachee and its legendary mermaids? Zoom on in to see Lu speak at the Orange County Regional History Center's November 13 event.Want more Florida? Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com.Support the show (https://paypal.me/floridaspectacular?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

We're going back to the legendary mermaid attraction, Weeki Wachee Springs! In this episode, host Laura von Holt interviews emerging museum historian, Rebecca Schwandt, about her project, The Women of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, an online exhibit of artifacts and oral history about the experiences and history of the mermaid performers who have worked at Weeki Wachee over the decades. Rebecca shares what she discovered about the fascinating intersection of Florida history, women's history, labor rights, environmentalism, and American roadside attractions...plus plenty of surprises that happened while cataloguing pieces of Weeki Wachee's seventy year history.    NEW! Email subscribers can get The MerMay Story Collection ebook for free! Join the list at: https://mailchi.mp/cinderly/mermaid-podcast-newsletter.   Important Links: View the online exhibit at University of Central Florida's RICHES website: https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/exhibits/show/the-women-of-weeki-wachee-spri?fbclid=IwAR3y049AZ6KhRE6ZtNvIGO6T7cjxA0V9Ws69ewI0ruLP47Pl0naSdn9WPAo Some highlights of the exhibit, as discussed in the podcast: Florence McNabb: https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/exhibits/show/the-women-of-weeki-wachee-spri/item/11153 Beetle at May Museum of the Tropics: https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/11186 Trained racoon at Weeki Wachee Springs: https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/10475 Mermaids pose on the original shell roof of The Mermaid Theater:https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/ome: ka/items/show/11191 Read more books by Laura Lovely: lauralovelybooks.com   Keep in Touch! Sign up for our mailing list to get bonus mermaid stories and a heads up when we release new episodes.    Support the podcast! Leave a review, buy merch or shop our Amazon recs! Get your Mermaid Merch!  Get 15% off on official Mermaid Podcast merchandise. Use this link to shop: https://teespring.com/stores/the-mermaid-podcast?pr=PODCAST Support this podcast by shopping our mermaid books and other recommendations. Did you like this episode? Got a question or comment? Leave a review or email us at podcast@cinderly.com.   Follow us! Go to MermaidPodcast.com for more mermaid history and facts. Follow us on Instagram @mermaidpodcast and Facebook.   The Mermaid Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!    ♡ ♡ ♡  MORE PRODUCTS FROM CINDERLY ♡ ♡ ♡    Bake the rainbow with our Easy to Bake Unicorn Cookbook at unicorncookbook.com   YOU'RE DOING GREAT!! Do you have a dream in your heart that you'd like to make real?Join us for “You're Doing Great!”  - a new video course and podcast to revitalize your creativity and business! Check it out at fairybossmother.com. 

Alison chats with former student and future film star, Madelyn Chimento to discuss filming her first feature film, the change of clothing she'll need for her move to North Carolina and her obsession with the TV show, Outer Banks. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/10KDollarDay/)

Weeki Wachee was a city located in Hernando County, Florida, with a total population of just 12 people. While the city may be no more, the Weeki Wachee Preserve and the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, are still running strong. Drawing in people from all over the United States. As Weeki Wachee Springs is one of those old Florida tourist attractions, that many visited from the 1940s through the 1960s. Because it includes water rides, animal shows, manatee watching, and of course, their most famous attraction, the one that literally built the small city, the Mermaids of Weeki Wachee.[FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA & MORE]TWITTER: www.twitter.com/SouthernOddPodINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/SouthernOddPodJARED'S TWITTER: www.twitter.com/jared_ordisJARED'S INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/jared.ordisORDIS STUDIOS PODCAST NETWORK & WEBSITE: www.ordisstudios.com[ADDITONAL INFORMATION]Questions or Business Inquiry, Email Us @ ordisstudios@gmail.comResearched was used for this episode of Southern Oddities, and we couldn't have made it possible without the journalism and dedication from these awesome sources of information: Roadside America [Tip 307] Roadside America [Story 2068] Visit Florida [Weeki Wachee Mermaid Show] Roadtrippers [Weeki Wachee Springs Mermaids] Florida Backroads Travel [Weeki Wachee Springs] Florida State Parks [Weeki Wachee] Wikipedia [Weeki Wachee, FL]"Southern Oddities" is created & produced by Jared Ordis, an Ordis Studios production. This show is part of the Ordis Studios Network Copyright © 2021 by Ordis Studioswww.ordisstudios.com

Have a look into the magical Weeki Wachee Springs and see what it takes to become a real-life mermaid. Old Hollywood glamour, ultra-famous Christmas songs, and somehow, Paris Hilton are all featured in the history of this classic Old Florida gem.

In This Episode: In this episode, I interviewed Kurt Hornung, a Sr. IT Director from Weeki Wachee, Florida that works in the medical industry for a major hospital group. Kurt manages about eighteen IT people between four hospitals and IT Interns. Currently, he is responsible for managing around 20+ projects and also serves as the Facility Information Security Official for HIPAA. Some of the following links are affiliate links which may earn me a commission if you click a link and go on to make a purchase; it does not cost you anything extra but helps me cover the cost of the blog and podcast. Thanks for your support! Favorite Tool(s): Excel IPAD w/Magnetic Keyboard True Colors - Personality profiles by color: Orange, Gold, Green, and Blue Quotes: When overburdened - "I have no more Care to Share" "Lack of communication breeds frustration."Links: This Episode Page w/Transcript For a full list of podcast episodes visit go here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes For a full list of blog posts go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts pm-mastery.com

This week we went to Spring Hill for a kayaking trip on the Weeki Wachee River and review the experience on this river famous for its crystal clear water and frequent manatee sightings.  Also, a new theme park is on the way, live music returns to Busch Gardens, and a visit to Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. In this Episode:  Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/cockroach-bay-preserve-state-park Live music returns to Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival A new Peppa Pig theme park is on the way Kayaking at Weeki Wachee State Park https://weekiwacheekayakrental.com Amazon Purchase of the Week: Desert Reptile Substrate How to support the show  Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com Shop at Amazon Contact Us!  We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!  Email: Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com Twitter: @FloridaPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com

Mary Szaroleta, director of OLLI at Eckerd, joins the podcast to talk about the Explore Florida program at Eckerd, which is open to anyone, as well as her favorite Florida places, and what it's like being the daughter of a Weeki Wachee mermaid. Learn more about OLLI at Eckerd's Explore Florida program and their all-access Zoom pass at eckerd.edu/olli. If you want to try out an Explore Florida class for free, email olliregistrar@eckerd.edu for more information. Support the show (https://paypal.me/floridaspectacular?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

Today we are going to give you a deep dive into not only Billy Mansfield Jr, a man convicted of murdering and assaulting at least five women in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but we’ll also look into the violent and criminal pasts of his father and brother. These crimes were committed almost 50 years ago, but a discovery on the Mansfield property in Weeki Wachee, Florida, has led to new questions about the scope of Billy’s murders and who was really involved. Sponsors: AndStillIVote.org  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/civilandhumanrights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/civilrightsorg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/civilrightsorg  #andstillivote Green Chef Use code crimesalad80 to get $90 off your first month plus free shipping on your first box! Go to GreenChef.com/crimesalad90 to redeem and for more details. Follow us! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crimesaladpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/crimesalad Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crimesaladpodcast RATE US - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-salad-podcast/id1457141569 Patreon https://patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast Researched and Written by: Allison Hauser and Crime Salad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Students at Florida State University who made a mockery of social distancing when they return for the fall semester, are now finding out their football coach has COVID-19. Party on, Seminoles … Also, on today’s Sunrise: — The state health department reports 2,500 new cases of coronavirus … that’s a total of almost 684,000 infections in Florida since the start of the pandemic. The state also reported nine more fatalities from COVID –… raising the death toll to 13,459. The Governor rarely mentions COVID casualties; he’d rather talk about non-human metrics like positivity rates or emergency department admissions. And Ron DeSantis says there’s been no surge or spike in cases since the reopening of schools. — It’s been a week since bars were allowed to reopen; DeSantis says there’s no sign of trouble there. — COVID-19 crippled the state economy, creating the largest job loss in Florida history. But the market is rebounding. The jobless rate in August was 7.4 rate … four points lower than July. — Residents of Northwest Florida continue the clean-up from Hurricane Sally. Damage estimates are starting to roll in ... including losses in the agriculture industry. — The Governor travels to Weeki Wachee to talk about restoring Florida’s springs. And since he brought the kids, he had to schedule a side trip. — Finally, checking-in with two Florida Men: One is promising to kick people out of his bar if they wear a facemask. The other is accused of assaulting a 13-year-old girl with a flagpole holding a Trump banner.

Craig and Chadd begin this week's episode discussing the collapse of the Apalachicola Bay oyster fishery which is likely to prevent the harvesting of any oysters there for the next five years. This week's featured guest is Cathy Salustri, author of "Backroads of Paradise," a book detailing her 5,000 mile road trip across Florida highlighting the strange, kitschy and wonderful roadside attractions throughout Florida including Weeki Wachee Springs and the Skunk Ape Research Center.The episode concludes with an update on Chance the Snapper at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm.

Rita King was an underwater mermaid performer in Florida's Weeki Wachee fresh water spring from 1963-1968 & performs today as a 60 something with 2-4 shows per month! In our chat she shares what it was like to choose a non-traditional career path in the 60s as a woman, what happens when wildlife interrupts their show & her passion for Florida's fresh water springs.Guest: https://www.facebook.com/rita.king.12 | Weekiwacheesiren.Rita@gmail.com | https://weekiwachee.com/ | https://weekiwachee.com/2014/10/25/mermaids-at-weeki-wachee-springs/Host: www.meredithforreal.com | www.instagram.com/meredithforreal | meredith@meredithforreal.com | www.youtube.com/meredithforreal | www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://itsyourmagazine.com/ | https://www.ensec.net/ | https://www.dexafit.com/

We are excited to bring you this podcast featuring amazing businesses, stories, tips and advice from our adventures from in and around Tampa Bay!Join our Email list for information on active adventures and giveaways in the Tampa area...https://mailchi.mp/2d07a1c0e28f/pvplistHad a blast Kayaking down Weeki Wachee Springs https://weekiwachee.com/Didn’t see any manatees

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In this episode I recap my kayaking trip along the Weeki Wachee River, I provide tips on enjoying a day of kayaking, and I highlight several other kayaking spots in and around the Tampa Bay area, including Three Sisters Springs and Chassahowitzka River in Citrus County, Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County, High Springs in Gilchrist County, Rainbow Springs State Park in Marion County, and Hillsborough River State Park in Hillsborough County. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Weeki Wachee Mermaids I don’t know what it is, but the siren’s call to become a mermaid seems to reach every girl aged 5-8.  A lucky few answer the call and become the mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs.  The Weeki Wachee mermaids are a very talented bunch.  They breathe underwater using only a small […]

Putnam County in Tennessee has a death toll climb to 18 following Tuesday's tornado outbreak. Brig. Gen. Robert S. Spalding III (USAF, Ret.) discusses his new book "Stealth War: How China Took Over While America's Elite Slept." The annual Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest is this weekend near Brooksville, Fla. Plus, South Carolina stays within its state border to enter the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament as the No. 1 seed.

Putnam County in Tennessee has a death toll climb to 18 following Tuesday's tornado outbreak. Brig. Gen. Robert S. Spalding III (USAF, Ret.) discusses his new book "Stealth War: How China Took Over While America's Elite Slept." The annual Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest is this weekend near Brooksville, Fla. Plus, South Carolina stays within its state border to enter the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament as the No. 1 seed.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast: Jimmy recaps the food and wine festival at SeaWorld including the cricket crusted bison burger he tried plus gives an update on the construction of the Icecbreaker roller coaster. Then they talk about the latest rumors for what's in store for Epic Universe, including the highly anticipated rides! In the news one of the Jungle Cruise boats sinks, Coronavirus looms over the theme park industry, and everyone wants to try Chewie Mode. Plus learn all about Weeki Wachee and the famed mermaid shows.

In recent news, Five photojournalists have partnered with the ACLU to sue the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after it targeted, detained and interrogated them at the U.S.-Mexico border.  A drone pilot was fined $20,000 when his drone flew away and landed at McCarran International airport. B&H Photo spokesperson Jeff Gerstel has shared a detailed statement in response the New York Attorney General's accusations. A number of anti-virus programs have been flagging Nikon's software as a virus due to mistakenly identifying a specific installation file. Nikon has updated its suite of Windows software to correct this issue.  Check out the podcast for more! Jim recently backed a Kickstarter project by Chasing Technologies.  The product has now been released - the Chasing Dory, a submersible drone that is operated over a WiFi link through a smartphone app.  The Dory has an HD camera that can also capture stills, has two LED lights, contains 32GB of memory and can dive up to 15 meters (50 feet) underwater!  In addition, the Dory can maintain its depth, can maintain a 45 degree angle (up or down) and the WiFi buoy is  good for up to 50 feet from the smartphone (or tablet).  There is also an optional backpack, towel and tether available.  Jim and Fred take the Dory to Roger's Park on the Weeki Wachee river and test it out!  The Dory is now available for $499! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

It's already November, so we run down five awesome Florida events happening this month all over the state.  Then we talk a little about Shannon's trip to Weeki Wachee  to meet mermaids and our recent experience back at Galaxy's Edge where we finally tried the Blue Milk. In this Episode:  Five Hot November Florida Events worth checking out. St. Petersburg - The worlds largest Christmas light maze https://enchantchristmas.com/stpete St. Augustine - Nights of Lights https://www.visitstaugustine.com/event/nights-lights Kissimmee - Ice! www.ChristmasAtGaylordPalms.com Jacksonville - Porchfest http://www.jacksonvilleporchfest.org Captiva Island - Hobie Cat World Championships https://hobieworlds.com A day with the Weeki Wachee mermaids. Heckling stormtroopers for photo ops at Galaxy's Edge We try the Blue Milk. http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Twitter: @FloridaPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast Email: Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com

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There are some names of cities and places around the Tampa Bay area that are just really difficult to pronounce. Some are really long and complicated. So here are a few of the trickiest and how to say the names just like a local. Lutz St. Pete - some folks use the wrong abbreviation for St. Petersburg and refer to it as "St. Petes" Ybor City Dunedin Thonotosassa Wimauma Kissimmee Masaryktown Homosassa Weeki Wachee Amalie Arena (rhymes with family) Melanie is a Tampa Bay area Realtor with Smith & Associates. She loves Tampa Bay area area, houses, and helping clients buy and sell real estate. melanielovestampabay.com Email: matkinson@smithandassociates.com Call/text me if you are looking to buy / sell a home in the Tampa Bay area! 813.368.6084 DISCLAIMER: All content provided on melanielovestampabay.com and the Melanie Loves Tampa Bay YouTube channel/social media platforms is for informational/entertainment purposes only. The owner of Melanie Loves Tampa Bay makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site. Information provided is subject to change.

The Materialists are…. Becky O'Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region) Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region) For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/ We would like to thank…. The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit their website at https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/crystal-river-archaeological-state-park Thank you to the band Have Gun, Will Travel for the use of their song Silver and the Age of Opulence for our intro music. For more information on HGWT please visit their website at http://hgwtmusic.com/ For questions or concerns about the podcast please email us at the materialistspodcast@gmail.com Episode 6: Wish You Were Here  Special thank you to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. For more info on Weeki Wachee, please go to https://weekiwachee.com/ Thank you to John Athanason, Marketing & PR Manager at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, for allowing us to record in the park. Rolph Potts, Souvenirs (Object Lessons) Bloomsbury Academic, 2018. https://www.amazon.com/Souvenir-Object-Lessons-Rolf-Potts/dp/1501329413 Stephanie Rosenbloom, Souvenirs 101: Why we seek them, and what they tell us about ourselves. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/06/travel/souvenirs-101.html Huge thank you to Jeffrey the mystery “Mold-A-Rama” guy. Feel free to reach out to us Jeffrey. John Prine, Souvenirs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lccFpJjS3N8 Weeki Wachee, The Little Mermaid Song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUgIkH46f7o The Materialists are always hunting for subjects to talk about on the podcast. If you have ideas, feel free to reach out!

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We are back with Season 2!  You asked for more mermaid stories and mermaid legends, so that is what we are bringing to you! Mermaid historians, mermaid legends, mermaid books and mermaid authors!  Of course, we will also be introducing you to real mermaids from time to time, but we’ll be focusing most on mermaid stories. In this episode, we come full circle and also go back to the beginning. You may remember that in the first two episodes of Season 1, host Laura von Holt told you all about her time at mermaid camp at the world famous Weeki Wachee Springs! If you haven’t listened to those episodes yet, you should! While Laura was at mermaid camp last year, she became very enamored of Vicki Smith, a legendary siren who still performs at Weeki Wachee at age 78. When she returned to mermaid camp in 2018, she was lucky enough to be paired with Vicki, as well as her mermaid friend, Alison (who you met in S1 E1). In 2017, Vicki celebrated her 60th anniversary of swimming at Weeki Wachee. Vicki performed as a Weeki Wachee mermaid from 1957-1961, beginning just days after her high school graduation. Now, she is part of the elite group of “Legendary Sirens” women in their 50s, 60s and 70s  who perform monthly at Weeki Wachee Springs. Vicki invited Laura and Alison back to her home to watch the sunset and drink wine on her deck overlooking the crystal clear Weeki Wachee River. Vicki showed them her personal scrapbook and took them through her many memories of performing at Weeki Wachee in the 1950s and 60s. For over 70 years, Weeki Wachee mermaids have trained each other in underwater ballet using underwater air hoses so they can perform dozens of feet underwater. It’s a unique tradition handed down from woman to woman, and a trained eye can see the differences from each teacher & when they began their instruction. Vicki allowed Laura to record her while we looked through the scrapbook, drank wine, and listened to the radio. She talked about about the changes she’s seen in the park, the show, and what it’s like to perform at age 17 and age 78. It’s a long interview, kind of like an oral history, but well worth your time. Some of the mermaids that Vicki swam with are still with us, and some are now gone. But if you settle in with this episode, you’ll feel like you are right there, suspended in time, swimming right along with the Legendary Sirens of Weeki Wachee. Important Links: Go to MermaidPodcast.com for bonus photos and videos from this episode. Follow us on Instagram @mermaidpodcast and Facebook. Sign up for our mailing list to get more behind the scenes bonuses and a heads up when we get new episodes. This is episode is sponsored by Mermaid Magic. Get 20% off biodegradable glitter and mermaid scales + FREE shipping with PODCAST20 at https://getmermaidmagic.com/discount/PODCAST20. If you would like to sponsor an episode of the Mermaid Podcast, email us at podcast@cinderly.com and we will be happy to hook you up! Calling all Creative Entrepreneurs! If you’re in the New York area and would be interested in a weekend intensive that covers creativity and personal branding, join us for “Don’t Quit Your DayDream!” We also have an exciting extended program to transform your life and business coming in the fall. Check it out at fairybossmother.com.

“Once a mermaid, always a mermaid.” Swim on down to Weeki Wachee, Florida and meet the world-famous Weeki Wachee mermaids! In its 70-year history, Weeki Wachee Springs has featured over 1,000 mermaid performers. Host Laura von Holt, fresh from Sirens of the Deep mermaid camp, talks mermaid-to-mermaid with real Weeki Wachee mermaids about the long tradition of their underwater performances, what it’s like to train to breathe off an air hose, the celebrities they’ve swum with, like Elvis Presley and Jimmy Buffett, and the typical workday in the life of a mermaid. Hear Mermaid Amanda, Mermaid Stayce, Mermaid Kelley, and Prince Alex tell us why swimming underwater at Weeki Wachee will always be their happy place. *** Get more behind-the-scenes content by joining our mailing list at mermaidpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram @mermaidpodcast. Find us at Facebook.com/mermaidpodcast If you like Cinderly’s Mermaid Podcast, you will also love our mermaid game and iMessage stickers, which you can find on the “Apps” tab at cinderly.com.

Yes, mermaid camp is a thing! Lured by the promise of learning “real mermaid responsibilities,” our host Laura von Holt attended Sirens of the Deep Mermaid Camp at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida, and she’s here to tell you the whole story! Laura learned how to wear a mermaid tail, how to swim and dance like a real Weeki Wachee mermaid, and she discovered some amazing mermaid secrets from her teachers, the Legendary Sirens of Weeki Wachee. Laura also interviewed her fellow mermaid campers, and got the inside scoop on what it’s like to be life-long mermaid from Mermaid Becky and Mermaid Vicky, who’s still performing at age 77! As if that wasn’t exciting enough, a photographer from Vogue Magazine was following them around the whole time! Join us for magic, mystery and a whole lot of holding your breath! *** Get more behind-the-scenes content by joining our mailing list at mermaidpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram @mermaidpodcast. Find us at Facebook.com/mermaidpodcast If you like Cinderly’s Mermaid Podcast, you will also love our mermaid game and iMessage stickers, which you can find on the “Apps” tab at cinderly.com.

Warning this is a real experiment as it was all recorded at airports. Listen to Ray's kind voice tell you a tale of a wonderful spring. Set sail as he says and see sites and feel the warm water and cool sand. Be carried off to dreamland like a manatee drifting on the seas. Please support our Patreon!!! http://www.patreon.com/sleepwithme Commission a song from Jonathan Mann for any special person or event in your life or as a theme song! http://www.jonathanmann.net Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play |  Android Amazon Links http://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/amazon http://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/amazonuk http://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/amazonca Facebook Community A place to share and be shared with other listeners!!!! Become a fan on Facebook On Twitter @dearestscooter Spotify Playlist Sleep With Me is a bedtime story designed to take your mind off of the racing thoughts that keep you awake at night. As you listen you will find yourself distracted from your worries and drifting off into dreamland..due to the fact the story gets a little bit more boring with each passing minute This podcast is a little weird, a bit silly and a tad offensive so beware. It is very similar to ASMR or guided meditation bedtime story that slowly carries you off to slumber. "Sleep With Me" is a groundbreaking podcast created to help you fall asleep. So get in bed, press play and drift off into dreamland. If you struggle with insomnia or just getting a good night's rest, you've found the podcast for you. Music by Christopher Postill @ Sounds Like An Earful Podcast "A Podcast about collecting stories, tinkering with noises and fumbling with really big questions" Sleep With Me podcast art created by Always Trending Up Scott & Jennifer Sleep With Me is written by Drew Ackerman and "performed" by Dearest Scooter

On this week's show, I talk to the essayist and novelist Chuck Klosterman, Plus John McCaffrey discusses Leo Durocher's Nice Guys Finish Last. BOOKS DISCUSSED NOTES On July 9th, Mattew Peters will read prose at There Will be Words in Downtown Orlando. See our kickstarter campaign to travel to Weeki Wachee Springs to interview Lu Vickers about Florida literature and the world famous Weeki Wachee mermaids. We reached our goal on day 1, but we welcome your continued contributions to keep the show going strong! The Drunken Odyssey Deeply Recommends When I complained that Britney Spears was in Esquire back in the early paleolithic days of 2004, I confess I didn't dwell sufficiently on what Chuck Klosteman's article said about her cognitive dissonance, although his words were competing with Britney Spears's anatomy at the time. On May 14th, 1988, Atlantic Records held a 40th Anniversary Concert during which, in my infallible opinion, and it pained me to say this, Debbie Gibson outplayed Led Zeppelin. Want to disagree? Watch the footage: Debbie Gibson Led Zeppelin For the record, Jason Bonham was drumming, although I don't this Hindenburg of a performance can be blamed on him. According to a Times profile, Alice Munro is retiring. According to The Guardian, Neil Gaiman is writing a new Sandman series.

On this week's show, I talk to the philosopher Bruce Janz, Plus Robert Jacobs shares his Facebook posts. TEXTS DISCUSSED Check out Keith B. Harder's Children of Icarus series here. NOTES See our kickstarter campaign to travel to Weeki Wachee Springs to interview Lu Vickers about Florida literature and the world famous Weeki Wachee mermaids. We reached our goal on day 1, but anything over that will go into the show. The Drunken Odyssey hath done Rumfest the Ninth. Matthew Peters, Captain Morgan, and John King were drunken Odyssians on June 21st. On July 9th, Matt Peters will read prose at There Will be Words in Downtown Orlando.

On this week's show, I share the live Bloomsday event! NOTES See our kickstarter campaign to travel to Weeki Wachee Springs to interview Lu Vickers about Florida literature and the world famous Weeki Wachee mermaids. Richard Peabody, our guest on episode 45, has a new audio book of poems available through Eat Poems.  Sample the poems, then pay what you wish for the download! On Saturday, June 22, from 5 to 8, The Drunken Odyssey will sink anchor here:

This is a special American Road TripTalk due to both the subject and the guest. Weeki Wachee Springs, is a natural wonder in northwest Florida where “mermaids” have performed under water for millions of visitors since it opened shortly after WWII. Right now the very existence of this extraordinary attraction is in danger. Like every state in the union, Florida is trying to save money by cutting costs and state services. Weeki Wachee became a Florida state park in 2008 and has been extremely successful since then. However the state of Florida is threatening to privatize services at the park which would threaten the quality of services currently being offered. Our guest, Barbara Wynns, became a mermaid at the historic park many years ago but still performs regularly as one of the “retired” mermaids. She is passionate about saving Weeki Watchee from the changes that the state of Florida wants to make.

This is a special American Road TripTalk due to both the subject and the guest. Weeki Wachee Springs, is a natural wonder in northwest Florida where “mermaids” have performed under water for millions of visitors since it opened shortly after WWII. Right now the very existence of this extraordinary attraction is in danger. Like every state in the union, Florida is trying to save money by cutting costs and state services. Weeki Wachee became a Florida state park in 2008 and has been extremely successful since then. However the state of Florida is threatening to privatize services at the park which would threaten the quality of services currently being offered. Our guest, Barbara Wynns, became a mermaid at the historic park many years ago but still performs regularly as one of the “retired” mermaids. She is passionate about saving Weeki Watchee from the changes that the state of Florida wants to make.

This is a special American Road TripTalk due to both the subject and the guest. Weeki Wachee Springs, is a natural wonder in northwest Florida where “mermaids” have performed under water for millions of visitors since it opened shortly after WWII. Right now the very existence of this extraordinary attraction is in danger. Like every state in the union, Florida is trying to save money by cutting costs and state services. Weeki Wachee became a Florida state park in 2008 and has been extremely successful since then. However the state of Florida is threatening to privatize services at the park which would threaten the quality of services currently being offered. Our guest, Barbara Wynns, became a mermaid at the historic park many years ago but still performs regularly as one of the “retired” mermaids. She is passionate about saving Weeki Watchee from the changes that the state of Florida wants to make.

Doug Kirby and Ken Smith of the popular www.roadsideamerica.com site details the latest on roadside attractions; Intern Eric tells us the sad tale of the lightning strike of the Touchdown Jesus statue; Tim talks with the Weeki Wachee mermaids; Marci reports on a terrible death at the National Sauna Championships and Edward unveils Ripley's newest […] The post Ripley Radio – Roadside Marvels appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Take a trip to Weeki Wachee with Dr. Lu Vickers, author of the new book Weeki Wachee: City of Mermaids, and learn about this once-popular Florida roadside attraction. (.mp3 audio format) (10:43)

I'm back! (Again...) Join the Bleepin' Wife and I as we take in one of Florida's Historical Attractiona, Weeki Wachee Springs.  Lately the park's fate has been up in the air, so now is the time to take it all in.  Both the Bleepin' Wife and I highly recommend taking the drive from Central Florida over to the Coast to enjoy the wonderful experience that they offer. This episode is a little bit different from the norm, because it involves a combination of storytelling and attraction audio, yet not the audio that you'd expect to hear... Have fun! Edit - I slipped and said that the News reported that Florida was in exploratory talks about making Weeki Wachee a National Park when I meant to say State Park.