Author Archives: Kat Summers

The Weeki Wachee Mermaids Are Back at the SC Aquarium! CHARLESTON, SC (FOX 24 NEWS NOW) — You’ve heard the old adage: ‘always be yourself, unless you can be a […]

Weeki Wachee Mermaids return to aquarium The world-famous sirens return March 1-4 and 8-11 to the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher. KURE BEACH — Once was not enough for the […]

Vicki Smith, the “mermaid” who has lived more than 60 years underwater  – Vicki Smith was just 17 years old when she gave her first performance at the legendary siren theater […]

Here’s What Happens When You Apply to Be a Mermaid for the State of Florida Brittany Manley calls herself a modern-day pirate. About once a week, she navigates Florida’s Weeki […]

Seidman: The underwater sisterhood of the Weeki Wachee mermaids “Everyone gets to a point in their training where they say, I can’t do this. If you’re not a headstrong person, […]

Weeki Wachee holds 1st round of mermaid auditions CRYSTAL RIVER (FOX 13) – For those who grew up watching the little mermaid and dreaming of swimming the seas – Saturday was […]

Dozens of hopefuls brave cold during Weeki Wachee mermaid auditions WEEKI WACHEE — At 7 a.m. on Saturday, Lydia Byrd texted her aunt Mista Whitson, “You guys awake?” Byrd, 22, […]

Always wanted to be a mermaid? Weeki Wachee auditions set for Jan. 13 When it comes to hiring a Weeki Wachee mermaid, tradition comes last. A traditional job interview, that […]

WEEKI WACHEE MERMAID DOCUMENTARY “THE SPRING” REVIEW North of Tampa Florida is a small town called Weeki Wachee. The name comes from the native Seminole Indians, which means “Little Spring.” […]

Ever wondered what it takes to be a mermaid? Here’s a look Many people have seen the mermaids perform at Weeki Wachee, but have you ever wondered what it takes […]