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

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

Born to Swim: The Women Who Shaped Weeki Wachee

As America marks its 250th anniversary, the America250 initiative invites us to celebrate the places where American creativity and tradition come to life. At Weeki Wachee State Park, a proud […]

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Date: 03.19.2026 Category: A250 Blog

Keepers of the Heritage: Honoring the Voices of the Adventure Coast

As we celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary, the America250 initiative invites us to honor the full, diverse tapestry of our nation’s history. At Weeki Wachee Springs, a proud member […]

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Date: 03.03.2026 Category: A250 Blog