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Back to Episodesep. 39 | The Real Little Mermaid: Weeki Wachee Legendary Siren
Description
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/
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