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A Navy Frogman, an Underwater Theater, and Florida’s Mermaid Tradition

In 1946, a former U.S. Navy frogman named Newton Perry walked into a remote spring in Hernando County and decided that this was the place to build an underwater theater. […]

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Date: 05.15.2026 Category: A250 Blog

Skip the Theme Park Line: Why Hernando County’s Weeki Wachee Beats a $150 Orlando Day

When most families plan a Florida trip, the default choice is Orlando. Big parks, big crowds, and even bigger prices. But what if you could spend a full day outdoors, […]

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Date: 04.18.2026 Category: Blog

Before the Mermaids, the Corps: The CCC’s Footprint in Hernando County

As we celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary, the America250 initiative invites us to trace the roots of Florida’s most beloved attractions back to the workers who shaped the surrounding […]

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Date: 04.04.2026 Category: A250 Blog