Mermaids are like leprechauns: it’s
very hard to sneak up and catch a glimpse of one. But in a hamlet on
the Gulf Coast of Florida, people have been able to do just that
since 1947, when Newton Perry opened a small roadside attraction
with an underwater theatre. For nearly 60 years, live mermaids have
been the unique focal point of Weeki Wachee Springs. Mysterious and
enchanting, these young performers have done everything from
teaching a class to typing a letter underwater. They are carefully
trained, completely enthusiastic, and delightful to see. Wander
through the pages of this book and meet the mermaids of Weeki Wachee
in their magical underwater theatre.About the author
Dan and Maryan Pelland live in
Spring Hill, Florida, with family ties there that go back a quarter
of a century. Dan is a writer, photographer, and computer expert;
Maryan is a writer whose by-line has appeared in dozens of
publications, such as the St. Petersburg Times, the Chicago Tribune,
the Chicago Daily Herald, Writers’ Journal magazine, and a variety
of Web publications.
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