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Moonflower
07-27-2011, 03:38 PM
I know this may fall under "pod of the south" but the "south" itself is so large, I was hoping there would be a more specific thread for those of us in the Sunshine State?

melbel1023
07-27-2011, 07:09 PM
i'm from florida! but now i live in georgia for school....which doesn't seem to have a pod here =/

Moonflower
07-27-2011, 09:07 PM
I know SO MANY mers from here! Just within my normal social circle I find them! I've got a friend who works at SeaWorld as a pearl diver, one who works as a hair stylist, one who is a makeup artist and another who works at Disney! I'd love to get them all together with other local mers and go swim with the manatees at Crystal River some day...

malinghi
07-28-2011, 01:00 AM
For now I've moved this to Pod of the South, which is going to be renamed Gulf Coast Pod when I get around to it. All this stuff could be tweaked and modified later, but for now LA to FL is all one pod.

MermanJesse
07-28-2011, 02:13 AM
Since I am a Florida native but relocated to Ohio, does this mean I am a member of this pod? Both?

OMG..... "Mer-in-laws" HAHAHA

Moonflower
07-28-2011, 09:59 AM
That's so backwards, Jesse! Everyone around here seems to be FROM Ohio!

Mermaid Star
07-30-2011, 05:13 PM
Hello!

I am from Florida! I am still here too! :cool: I work at Disney as well.. Apparently there are a few mers at Disney. Glad to see that this pod will have a little more definition once things are renamed, as I agree, the south of the entire country is quite large.

AniaR
07-30-2011, 06:58 PM
Im not in this pod but Im hoping to visit Florida in May... it`s a while off I know, lol. But Im hoping to do it as a grad present for myself for my second degree and meet as many of you as I can

MermanJesse
07-30-2011, 10:24 PM
You name the time... and I will be there Raina!

Moonflower
07-31-2011, 02:15 AM
That'd be great! We should plan a meet-up somewhere were we can all swim!

ryanneishere
08-03-2011, 11:42 PM
I'm moving to Florida in a few weeks:D

Oceana
08-05-2011, 04:36 AM
Hello!

I am from Florida! I am still here too! :cool: I work at Disney as well.. Apparently there are a few mers at Disney. Glad to see that this pod will have a little more definition once things are renamed, as I agree, the south of the entire country is quite large.

There are others?!?! I thought us two were the only ones!

FYI: I'n Flowerbite's friend who works at Disney.

My name is Oceana, and I'm originally from Canada, but have moved to Orlando for a year =)

Been in the mer community for about 5 years now, and happy to finally be on this forum =D

AniaR
08-05-2011, 11:26 AM
Volunteers are need desperately today and this evening to help with Pilot Whale 300. Please call (305)451-4774 or come by the MMC. Please spread the word! - From the Marine Mammal Conservancy. If you're in the area please give a call and find out how you can help (Florida)

Moonflower
08-05-2011, 12:34 PM
What? Where? Florida is very large. Where in Florida is help needed?

AniaR
08-05-2011, 02:10 PM
the keys I believe. I just got the info second hand. if you google marine mammal conservancy they have a website and a FB

Moonflower
08-05-2011, 05:39 PM
Oh... that's a good 7-8 hour drive from here. I wish I could help, but I can't even afford the gas for a round trip...

Mermaid Star
08-07-2011, 10:32 PM
Raina, I can't wait for you to come down! I hope to meet up with you when you are down. Me and Linda live right down the street from each other, so we will have to get together! :)

Oceana, Is this Bri?

Oceana
08-09-2011, 01:52 AM
Raina, I can't wait for you to come down! I hope to meet up with you when you are down. Me and Linda live right down the street from each other, so we will have to get together! :)

Oceana, Is this Bri?

And Raina, come down before I leave!!!


And yes, this is Bri LOL. I've told you this like 3 times!

Mermaid Kristal
08-18-2011, 01:32 AM
I'm in the Central Florida area. :-)

merpirate
09-26-2011, 04:23 AM
I think a pod for our state would be cool, but also selfish, after all we are not the only state with oceans and devoted mermaids fans

Tohopekaliga
09-28-2011, 12:05 PM
There are lots of people in Florida, though. :D And ocean everywhere.

ScheherazOdd
10-01-2011, 08:14 PM
Representing Boca Raton x)

AniaR
10-01-2011, 09:29 PM
looks like i'll actually be coming down in March!

Mermaid Star
10-01-2011, 10:22 PM
Woot!
:)

merpirate
10-03-2011, 09:48 PM
Awesome!!

Black Akira
12-07-2011, 04:04 AM
Hello!

SireniaSolaris
12-14-2011, 10:28 AM
@ ScheherazOdd:

Sweet. I'm in West Palm Beach. We should say hello to each other sometime. I also find it very interesting - Scheherazade (pronounced the way your name is spelled) is the name of me very first belly dance teacher. That's awesome :)

SireniaSolaris
12-14-2011, 10:29 AM
I'm in the Central Florida area. :-)

Is this Muse Kristal?

Gem Stone
01-30-2012, 01:22 AM
Hello pod of south(mainly Florida)! I am technically pod of Texas but I often spend time in Florida by Weeki Watchee. My grandmother actually works there so I get in for free! Anyway, I might be coming down soon and I was wondering if anyone lived around Weeki Watchee so we might be able to meet up?

NerineArcticMermaid
02-01-2012, 10:53 PM
hey Im a georgia mermaid too! your not alone!

Mermaasai
02-20-2012, 03:05 AM
Southwest FL here! Fort myers, naples, bonita area ^.^

koiboi
02-20-2012, 05:26 AM
Hola! from miami and i think this is a splashing idea.

Blondie
02-23-2012, 04:53 PM
I'm from Jacksonville! Still going to be in Florida, I just don't know where at till fall. College will bring me somewhere new in this beautiful state xD

Gem Stone
02-23-2012, 06:28 PM
im going to be there in may! anyone wanna meet up?

SireniaSolaris
02-23-2012, 10:41 PM
Where in FL will you be, Gem?

Gem Stone
02-24-2012, 01:22 AM
Around Weeki Wachee and Spring Hill. I think it's Spring Hill anyway.

SireniaSolaris
02-24-2012, 12:22 PM
Ah. I'm not sure at this time if I'll be able to go over there again (It's a pricey drive, so I pretty much only go over there once a year). If you happen to be planning to come to the Atlantic coast at all, I can definitely come visit. But either way, check in closer to May and I'll know for sure :)

Gem Stone
03-07-2012, 06:17 PM
I'm not sure if those of you aroundweeki Wachee know this already or not, but I've been emailing one of the mers at Weeki Wachee so I just found out, and there's going to be a mer fest in July on the 14, 15, and 16. I hope I can see you guys there! I will try to make it!

Mermaid Mako
03-09-2012, 03:16 PM
That's awesome! I'm not that far, I'd totally meet up. ^_^

mermanjr
04-07-2012, 10:38 AM
Mer-Palooza
www.Mer-Palooza.com
"www.Mer-Palooza.com
Mer-palooza tickets are on sale now at mer-palooza.com and there will be a trade show for all tail makers and vendors to sale tails and what not also some really fun activites and other great stuff at this event and now open is our Mer-Palooza shop with great Merchandise"
we are also having a mermaid trade show see site for more details
proceeds benefit make A wish

Mermaid Rillia
04-18-2012, 02:34 AM
Hello! I am also in florida. The Tampa Bay area to be exact. Would like to meet some people and have some new mer friends. It's nice to have a common interest in something where people are on your level of mentality. I appreciate this site/forum. I'm glad to be a part of it. :) Summer is coming up, who has plans of traveling to different places?

Ilonka
04-21-2012, 06:36 PM
Im from Sarasota FL originally but i live in Puerto Rico (still counts as south!)
Someone should make a pod for us in the Caribbean!
Anyways, i should be moving back to FL next year so i can study Special FX makeup and costuming~

Gem Stone
04-23-2012, 12:03 PM
I think I'll be down there at the end of this month/beginning of next month! Florida here I come!

Mermaid Rillia
04-23-2012, 05:10 PM
OOOhhhh let us florida mers know. maybe we can arrange something?

Mermaasai
04-23-2012, 05:26 PM
ooOoOoO I second that, maybe a mer meet-n-greet ^.^

SignorinaSirena
05-03-2012, 01:13 PM
I'm from Florida as well (a few minutes from Weeki Wachee, actually) and would love to meet up with some fellow Florida mers and mers visiting our lovely Sunshine State! It's great weather for mermaiding...

Mermaid Rillia
05-07-2012, 01:39 AM
Almost summer, which means swimming season is coming! :)

BlueMermaid
05-07-2012, 11:37 AM
Help Wanted: Mermaids needed to swim, splash, play, and chat with humans! You must be in the SW Florida area. Additional information will be sent to those interested. If you'd like to apply, please message me with your email address for an application. Auditions will be held in the next couple of weeks for those whose application is accepted.

mermanjr
05-07-2012, 07:09 PM
well mer-palooza is going to be in the heart of this pods state in sunny orlando florida also for more information on this event go to Mer-Palooza.com for all the details and the room block is now ready to go for the event tickets are now going fast because the pirates want to have more attendees than the mermaids so by your tickets today and out do the florida pirates

LittleTreasure
05-10-2012, 10:41 AM
For now I've moved this to Pod of the South, which is going to be renamed Gulf Coast Pod when I get around to it. All this stuff could be tweaked and modified later, but for now LA to FL is all one pod.

Not trying to sound dumb here but I've been under the impression I'm in the South pod. I just saw another thread that had a map with Arkansas in the Midwest area. So I guess Arkansas wouldn't be part of the South pod anymore?

Alveric
05-10-2012, 01:04 PM
I wouldn't worry too much about boundary lines. Technically, I'm not in the Great Lakes pod but they're still the closest Mers to me.

MermaidMarie
06-16-2012, 10:40 PM
Wouldnt it be so cool, if one day, we managed to get as many merpeople from FL as possible to meet at a certain beach, get their tails, meet at a very unpopular bit of the beach, meaning one with little to no people, and swim to the place that has a lot more people, and maybe even sing? xD I would love to see reactions of the people on land be all O.O

Merman Craig (Delphinar)
06-17-2012, 04:13 PM
I'm from California, but I go to Florida for college. So maybe I'm also part of this pod.

MermaidMarie
06-17-2012, 05:55 PM
I'm in the Charlotte county region. So yay. I'm shocked there are so many mers out there. :D

Moonflower
06-20-2012, 12:25 PM
Wouldnt it be so cool, if one day, we managed to get as many merpeople from FL as possible to meet at a certain beach, get their tails, meet at a very unpopular bit of the beach, meaning one with little to no people, and swim to the place that has a lot more people, and maybe even sing? xD I would love to see reactions of the people on land be all O.O

I've been wanting to do something like this for ages. I was thinking somewhere like Rainbow Springs, as the swimming there is just fantastic (and perfect for pictures and video), and there's a large picnic area and bathrooms and everything. It's a 2.00 admission fee per person, but everything else is free. I'll work on it after this summer, I'm so busy these days I can't keep my mind on one thing long enough... Wow, I really am turning into a fish LOL

Mermaid Gosalyn
07-29-2012, 06:39 PM
I'm from the Jacksonville area of Florida (Fleming Island to be exact), and I would love to meet some local mers!

officialmermaidkelly
08-08-2015, 11:30 AM
I'm from Jacksonville, Florida :)

NerineArcticMermaid
08-11-2015, 12:45 PM
i'm from florida! but now i live in georgia for school....which doesn't seem to have a pod here =/


we do!
theres several of us here in georgia dear. :)

Rivertee
09-02-2015, 09:06 PM
Jax mer firstcoast has quite a few mers. We're even influencing the cosplay communities to join the mermaid pods!

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Dannia
09-03-2015, 04:13 PM
I'm from Chipley Florida. Tis a small city about 50 miles north of Panama City Beach.
Doubt there are any Mers that live around here, but you never know.

Ayesha
09-10-2015, 11:10 PM
I'm another mer working at Disney and SeaWorld. I'd love to meet up with others! I definitely want to visit the springs! My days off change every week, and I only really know them a week or two in advance.

merman475
09-11-2015, 01:23 AM
Ayesha, My friend and I usually swim on Wednesday at Wekiva Springs pretty regular. It'd be awesome if another mer joined us!

Ayesha
09-12-2015, 11:21 PM
If I can get a Wednesday off I will let you know! That would be absolutely wonderful! I have heard of Wekiva Springs, and it's actually on my list of places I would like to visit. :D

Noelle1966
09-23-2015, 07:11 PM
I'd love to swim. I don't have Wednesdays off, though :(

Acqua Luna
12-05-2015, 11:02 AM
I live in Orlando. I'm getting my finis wave in a couple of weeks. I would love to meet up with any mers in the area.

Mermaid Waverly
03-26-2016, 12:21 AM
I just moved to Florida this weekend from Arizona and am really excited to finally meet other mers! So if anyone comes down to the keys let me know!

Acqua Luna
03-26-2016, 09:03 AM
Hi Mermaid Waverly! There is a n upcoming mermeet at the end of May. It's at the Alexander Springs and one at Ginnie springs mid May. 🐬🐳🐠

FB Group
https://m.facebook.com/groups/356267771125588?notif_t=group_activity&ref=m_notif

Mermeet FB
https://m.facebook.com/groups/945200722218857?ref=m_notif&notif_t=group_activity

Mermaid Waverly
03-28-2016, 11:06 AM
Awesome! Thank you so much! I just joined, so hopefully I'll be able to go!

Mermaid Catkid
05-02-2016, 08:21 PM
Hello, I will be visiting Florida in the middle of July. Are there any meets scheduled yet? Been trying to meet other Mers for years, but never had the chance to.

MermaidCelesteFL
05-05-2016, 10:41 AM
Not that I'm aware of, but anything can happen then. I know that I'm going to be very busy during the summer, but I don't see a reason why we can't work around one of my days off. It just probably won't be a weekend.

Worst Action Hero
05-13-2016, 03:55 PM
Hello! I am Buzz and live in Jacksonville.
I am getting into the mermaid game a little late... by 52 years, but I reached a point where if I want to be a merman I am going to let the world deal with a fat, old, man playing around the seas.
I am making my own tail, and Have finished the prototype which is going to be its own art project. I am working on the second prototype, and once I work out a couple kinks, the actual fabric one will make it's debut. I have discovered already though getting a good selfie is nearly impossible in a tail. As soon as I can con one of my friends, or my kids (two adult daughters), or my kid's friends I will attempt to post pics!
I have a few adventures already planned and will kick out the invite when things happen.
Live long and may the Force be with you my Fin-kin!

P.S. That really is me in the avatar diving a MK V dive suit.

Acqua Luna
05-13-2016, 07:24 PM
Hello! I am Buzz and live in Jacksonville.
I am getting into the mermaid game a little late... by 52 years, but I reached a point where if I want to be a merman I am going to let the world deal with a fat, old, man playing around the seas.
I am making my own tail, and Have finished the prototype which is going to be its own art project. I am working on the second prototype, and once I work out a couple kinks, the actual fabric one will make it's debut. I have discovered already though getting a good selfie is nearly impossible in a tail. As soon as I can con one of my friends, or my kids (two adult daughters), or my kid's friends I will attempt to post pics!
I have a few adventures already planned and will kick out the invite when things happen.
Live long and may the Force be with you my Fin-kin!

P.S. That really is me in the avatar diving a MK V dive suit.


Welcome Buzz!

Merman Dylan
05-13-2016, 11:04 PM
I might be able to visit the springs on Monday and Wednesdays. Rainbow, Alexander, Wekiwa, any in the Ocala National Forest, I honestly have the freedom to go to those ones, especially Wekiwa and Alexander. Although, Alexander is cleaner than Wekiwa but farther away. I'm currently waiting on my tail and for my mouth to heal from getting an implant put in. I'd be happy to visit the springs in July or June.

Merman Dylan
05-13-2016, 11:06 PM
I have my book to work on, extra studying, some chores, and work, but I can easily work around them.

PearlieMae
05-15-2016, 01:20 PM
Hi Buzz! Welcome to the network!

You should start an introductory thread of your own here: http://mernetwork.com/index/forumdisplay.php?7-Introduce-Yourself so everyone can say hi!

Worst Action Hero
05-15-2016, 02:56 PM
...and done.

Isnt She Clever
05-23-2016, 02:23 PM
I'm in florida! Until next two years, I'll be in washington!

MermaidCelesteFL
05-24-2016, 03:00 PM
Hey guys, keep in mind that we have a big mermaid meet up and photoshoot coming up this weekend at Alexander Springs! See you there!

Mermaid Amanda
06-02-2016, 11:12 PM
Heya buzz. I'm kind of new to this mermaiding thing and I LOVE it. I don't go to the pool without my tail. I just can't get the courage to open my eyes underwater so I use my kids snorkel goggles :/ we did take our tails to the beach the other day and my daughter made some friends with her tail. But I love swimming in my tail. Any meets I'd love to come out and get together with other mermaids.

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Rivertee
06-25-2016, 08:42 PM
Hey mers been out of the game for a bit due to work and LARPing lol but this Jax mer is ready to get back into the swim of things! So if you're near the first coast and wanna swim give me a line!

Mermaid Amanda
06-26-2016, 09:19 AM
Hey mers been out of the game for a bit due to work and LARPing lol but this Jax mer is ready to get back into the swim of things! So if you're near the first coast and wanna swim give me a line!
I'd love to swim!

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Mermaid Catkid
06-28-2016, 10:25 AM
anyone want to swim on a wednesday, july 13?

Mermaid Amanda
06-28-2016, 10:38 AM
anyone want to swim on a wednesday, july 13?

I work on wednesday but would love to afterwards. where? what time?

Mermaid Catkid
07-01-2016, 10:33 AM
not sure what time, but it would have to be close to orlando. I dont know any mer-friendly spots close to there, so suggestions?

MermaidCelesteFL
07-01-2016, 10:38 AM
I'm busy that day, but the closest spring would be Wekiwa Springs. It's an okay swim spot, not my favorite. There is a decent amount of algae, and the water is generally about 3-4 feet deep in most areas.

Mermaid Amanda
07-01-2016, 10:45 AM
Am I the only one that uses goggles to swim??? I just can't open my eyes under water. I'm definitely interested in swimming with other mers what about next week. I dont gave my lo's next week and would love to swim.

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MermaidCelesteFL
07-01-2016, 10:55 AM
Plenty of other Mers swim with goggles. When I was at Wekiwa a couple days ago with Merman Anthony, he had goggles, and kids loved him nonetheless!

I sometimes wear goggles if I have an issue seeing the terrain, or if I'm freediving in caves.

Mermaid Amanda
07-01-2016, 10:58 AM
I use my kids snorkel masks so I don't get water up my nose. I'm not well trained under water but I'm a pro swimming in my tail.

So when are we swimming? I would love to swim with others.

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Mermaid Catkid
07-01-2016, 11:23 AM
celeste, when could you swim? would love to meet you too

MermaidCelesteFL
07-01-2016, 11:34 AM
My next day off is July 7th, and then I will be performing at Shark Con on the 9th and the 10th.

I just got off of a very relaxing three day weekend. :)

Mermaid Catkid
07-01-2016, 11:36 AM
Oh, I wont be in Florida then:cry:

Mermaid Amanda
07-01-2016, 11:44 AM
when are you leaving fl?

Mermaid Catkid
07-01-2016, 11:45 AM
the 15th

Mermaid Amanda
07-01-2016, 11:47 AM
What do you mers have open next week? I dont have my kids and that makes it easier to get with other mers. I work til 5 in Altamonte Springs but would love to swim after that, or im off on the 4th if anyone wants to swim in the morning early afternoon.

Mermaid Sirenia
07-06-2016, 03:06 PM
I'll be in Daytona from the 9th-13th if anyone close to that would like to go for a swim (or photo shoot if you know of a good photographer interested!)

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MermaidCelesteFL
07-06-2016, 03:08 PM
I'm free on the 12th

Mermaid Amanda
07-06-2016, 03:16 PM
I am free Saturday all day and Sunday til 6. Kids are with their dad and fiancee is travelling for work. Just let me know when and Ill come hang out and swim for a bit.

Rebela Hunter
08-06-2016, 09:39 PM
I'd really like to meet some Mers when I go down to Florida ! I'm moving back there in about a month and I'll be ordering my first tail hopefully not too long after !!!
I'll be in Lakeland, FL, if anyone wants to hang out sometime! Feel free to chat me up or something in the meantime - I'm as friendly as can be !
< 3

QueenKira
10-25-2016, 08:11 AM
Mers AND Disney?! Win. I'm still super new to the community, and to Florida, but am excited to see how many of you are nearby!

Mermaid Coralia
10-25-2016, 03:58 PM
QueenKira I'm only about six miles from disney ;)

QueenKira
10-25-2016, 04:11 PM
Really?! That's amazing!! I believe I'm about 30 minutes or so from Disney, I'm still trying to figure out where everything is lol :D

Mermaid Coralia
10-26-2016, 09:20 AM
Haha same for me! I just moved down here from Michigan so I've been trying to scout out good swimming spots

mermaidashley
01-20-2017, 03:21 PM
Hey Mermaid Ashley Crossman here! Looking to make more Mermaid friends! I am trying to get on this site once a week at least so I can learn this site better I have a mermaid website I would love some attention on it or like my facebookpage.com/mermaidtailparty I sell items people can use in mermaid events I design most items myself I have 2 types of tails for sale I didn't design But I have design my own tail and it will be available soon it's fabric. I am on the east coast of Florida but I love ginnie springs and want to have a mermaid meet up swim there. ow my site is mermaidtailparty.com hehe

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Slim
01-20-2017, 09:55 PM
Hey Mermaid Ashley Crossman here! Looking to make more Mermaid friends! I am trying to get on this site once a week at least so I can learn this site better I have a mermaid website I would love some attention on it or like my facebookpage.com/mermaidtailparty I sell items people can use in mermaid events I design most items myself I have 2 types of tails for sale I didn't design But I have design my own tail and it will be available soon it's fabric. I am on the east coast of Florida but I love ginnie springs and want to have a mermaid meet up swim there. ow my site is mermaidtailparty.com hehe

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I have two question. How long will that sale be running and how do I figure out if my niece letter size? She told me she is a junior size 5. She 16 btw so I think she might have a tiny bit of growing left. I ask about the sale because I got to see who much I have left on my paycheck next Friday. Thank you :D

Mermaid_Anna
02-01-2017, 04:08 PM
mermaid to be this summer! I live in central Fl and i'll be earning my fins around june 2017! <3

Slim
02-01-2017, 04:09 PM
So very awesome. Mine arriving this Friday.


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Mermaid_Anna
02-01-2017, 05:20 PM
So lucky, i'm excited for you!

Slim
02-01-2017, 05:54 PM
Aww. Thank you Anna.


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Loralei
02-06-2017, 04:22 PM
Blue Mermaid Designs is hiring a mermaid and merman!

Alasea Bluemer (https://www.facebook.com/AlaseaBluemer?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf)1 hr (https://www.facebook.com/AlaseaBluemer/posts/10210125910637516) ·








My company Blue Mermaid Designs (https://www.facebook.com/BlueMermaidDesigns/) is looking for a few merpeople to subcontract with occasionally for events! If you fit the descriptions below and are interested in working with us occasionally, please send me a message.
Mermaid, non white female, age 20-40
Merman, age 20-40
Applicants must live in Florida and be willing to travel around the state. They also must be an experienced tail swimmer with their own silicone tail. Must have reliable transportation. No visible tattoos. Must be drug free. Flexible schedule a plus. Must be willing to submit an audition video including underwater footage.
This post has a limited audience so sharing won't work. If you think you know someone who would be a good fit, please have them send me a private message. Thanks!

Arella
02-17-2017, 03:09 PM
This is a long shot but I got a job in Clearwater and am now looking for housing in the area from Mid-May to at least Aug, if anyone has any leads let me know!

Slim
02-17-2017, 03:35 PM
This is a long shot but I got a job in Clearwater and am now looking for housing in the area from Mid-May to at least Aug, if anyone has any leads let me know!

Are you looking for in town or nearby area?


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Arella
02-17-2017, 04:02 PM
Anywhere within about a 40 min drive

Slim
02-17-2017, 04:32 PM
What's your budget? I have a former coworker that lives in that area.


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Mermaid Waverly
02-17-2017, 05:33 PM
Hi everyone! I'm super bad about keeping up with mernetwork, but I promise I'll try harder! I'm in key west and would love to meet other mersin, but everyone seems to be mainland :(

Rebela Hunter
02-17-2017, 06:38 PM
Oh dear! You sure do live on the edge! :P

I wish we could all meet up with you, but sadly I'm a Lakeland mer :(
If you ever come inland sometime, let any of us know so we can set up a swim! :)

Mermaid Waverly
02-17-2017, 06:53 PM
I will for sure, we keep talking about making a trip to the mainland, but we never leave our little island lol

Slim
02-17-2017, 07:34 PM
I will for sure, we keep talking about making a trip to the mainland, but we never leave our little island lol

There two Lakeland mer here so hopefully that's motivation for you.


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thatotakugalaxy
02-21-2017, 03:27 AM
i Just wanna ask, Im looking for some springs near jacksonville and st augustine to swim at, or some pools. Nobody has pools in florida that let me swim in my tail except hotels XD

Slim
02-21-2017, 02:33 PM
What about friends in apartment complex?


i Just wanna ask, Im looking for some springs near jacksonville and st augustine to swim at, or some pools. Nobody has pools in florida that let me swim in my tail except hotels XD

thatotakugalaxy
02-21-2017, 02:53 PM
What about friends in apartment complex?


Sadly, i dont have any friends who live in apartments.. the only friend i know who has a pool/lives near one is my friend who owns a pool. but its to cold to use that one because its not heated.. But thanks for the suggestion

Mermaid Alea
02-21-2017, 06:54 PM
i Just wanna ask, Im looking for some springs near jacksonville and st augustine to swim at, or some pools. Nobody has pools in florida that let me swim in my tail except hotels XD


You should check out the spring locator map:
http://www.floridasprings.org/visit/map/

Whenever I am traveling around Florida I love using that map to see if I will be close to any good springs!

thatotakugalaxy
02-21-2017, 07:07 PM
I tried that Alea, but its way to cold to swim sadly :-;

Rebela Hunter
02-26-2017, 03:11 PM
How cold is it where you live right now, OtakuGalaxy?

thatotakugalaxy
02-26-2017, 08:43 PM
its 53 ferhenheit right now, and most of the time its 76 fehrenheit though


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thatotakugalaxy
02-26-2017, 08:44 PM
The high today was 68


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Slim
02-26-2017, 10:04 PM
We are usually in the high 70's and low 80's here in Lakeland.

thatotakugalaxy
02-26-2017, 10:42 PM
Lucky


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Slim
02-26-2017, 11:17 PM
Not lucky. Summer becomes way too hot here and my blood never adjusted from living in Vermont.


Lucky


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thatotakugalaxy
02-26-2017, 11:44 PM
Ah, well if you want a tip for the heat?


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Slim
02-27-2017, 12:08 AM
Yes because I drink all the time and I still rarely sweet.


Ah, well if you want a tip for the heat?


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thatotakugalaxy
02-27-2017, 12:10 AM
Ok, get a frogg togg and carry it with you wherever, also always carry a waterbottle on you, me and my mom keep a 30 water bottle pack in our car xD very useful


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Slim
02-27-2017, 12:11 AM
Frogg togg?


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thatotakugalaxy
02-27-2017, 11:19 PM
Its like, this sweat towel, it kinda sucks your sweat up and replaces it with cold water


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Slim
02-27-2017, 11:39 PM
That sounds awesome. I rarely sweat though :( Like very rarely.


Its like, this sweat towel, it kinda sucks your sweat up and replaces it with cold water


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thatotakugalaxy
02-28-2017, 02:07 AM
That sounds awesome. I rarely sweat though :( Like very rarely.

Well even then, it makes you nice and cold:D


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SirenCedes
04-20-2017, 01:51 AM
hi guys!! so i'm originally from Orlando and will back at the end of may for my bridal shower and sister's graduation and wondering if anyone would like to join me at Alexander Spring the 25th for a swim and meet up? still rather new to mer world and community and looking to make a few new friends. please ;et me know via a reply here of as a pm.

I Look forward to meeting some of you hopefully!!!

officialmermaidkelly
04-30-2017, 11:55 PM
i Just wanna ask, Im looking for some springs near jacksonville and st augustine to swim at, or some pools. Nobody has pools in florida that let me swim in my tail except hotels XD

Ginnie springs is the closest to Jacksonville, its about an hour and a half out. There are a few other springs in the area as well like blue springs and closer to Gainesville there is a few! Theres a map on florida state parks website of all the springs in florida too just google "springs in florida map" and it should come up. Hope this helps[emoji177]

Slim
05-01-2017, 03:48 AM
Ginnie springs is the closest to Jacksonville, its about an hour and a half out. There are a few other springs in the area as well like blue springs and closer to Gainesville there is a few! Theres a map on florida state parks website of all the springs in florida too just google "springs in florida map" and it should come up. Hope this helps[emoji177]

She moved up north.


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Mermaid Coralia
06-08-2017, 05:23 PM
Anyone live near or around Orlando? I just moved back and was hoping to find some good places to swim and some swimming buddies!

Slim
06-08-2017, 05:31 PM
I live in Lakeland and I go mermaiding all the time. I'm 45 minutes west of Orlando. Two pools here allows mermaid tail and one of my computer customer brings the local pod to Alexander Spring once a month for free to watch us merfolk swim and socialize with the land fellows.


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Mermaid Coralia
06-08-2017, 05:49 PM
That sounds like a lot of fun! Is there a thread for discussing it already or is it just people you know? I haven't found any pools here yet that sounded like they wanted to let me swim in them haha

My apartment complex has a pool they would let me swim in but its only four feet deep :/ lol

Slim
06-08-2017, 07:53 PM
We have a pod of Polk County chat on Facebook and there a Pod of the Southeast facebook group that way more active and easier to join vs Pod of the South. Here in Lakeland it's the Gandy Pool and the south Lakeland YMCA that we use tails out. The YMCA is an indoor pool. One day if I can find a way to Orlando, I can help you convince places to allow tails. I always enjoy meeting and swimming with different mers. I'm always on Facebook trying to do gatherings at a spring once a month. Alexander Springs seem to the be the biggest spring for everyone to easily meet at. I'm always on Facebook if you want to send a message.


That sounds like a lot of fun! Is there a thread for discussing it already or is it just people you know? I haven't found any pools here yet that sounded like they wanted to let me swim in them haha

My apartment complex has a pool they would let me swim in but its only four feet deep :/ lol

thatotakugalaxy
06-09-2017, 02:57 AM
Every few weeks I visit florida from michigan ^-^ my nanna's house is in orange park near/in st.augustine

Mermaid Coralia
06-09-2017, 11:11 AM
Awesome guys!

I requested to join the pod of the southeast, so hopefully i can stay in touch better there.

The Gandy seems like it's easy enough to get to but its an hour away from me, I'll try finding the closest YMCA's and see if they haven'y banned tails yet haha

officialmermaidkelly
06-09-2017, 01:23 PM
Alexander springs (and a few other springs) are located an hour north of Orlando its beautiful


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Slim
06-09-2017, 01:40 PM
So much truth to this. The only down side to Alexander Spring is that it gets so busy during the weekend that they sometime stop people going in.


Alexander springs (and a few other springs) are located an hour north of Orlando its beautiful


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officialmermaidkelly
06-09-2017, 01:47 PM
If you get there at opening you don't have that problem and if not then around 1pm they start letting people in again (half the people leave by then)


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Mermaid Coralia
06-09-2017, 08:45 PM
Awesome, I'll have to look up Alexander springs then.

And go super early haha. I can always break for lunch and go back in the evening if it gets too busy

Slim
06-09-2017, 11:14 PM
Whenever you want company to go or need someone to take picture and go mermaiding with, I'm always happy to join by carpooling. I'm going to try for the Lakeland group to go on the Tuesday the 20th.


Awesome, I'll have to look up Alexander springs then.

And go super early haha. I can always break for lunch and go back in the evening if it gets too busy

officialmermaidkelly
06-09-2017, 11:37 PM
The best time to visit is during the week especially mondays however if its just for fun lots of people shouldn't bother your mermaiding :) i went during memorial day weekend and it was fine. People only suck when you're trying to make a video or photoshoot


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AqaticAlvara
07-11-2017, 11:38 PM
Hi! I'm from Georgia but I'm in college in Florida right now I'm near Orlando. I super new to mermaiding I don't even have a monofin yet but I would love to meet other mermaids to swim with and maybe learn tips and tricks from and/or just be friends with!

Siren310
07-16-2017, 09:07 AM
Hey guys! So Im still waiting to get my tail (first one will be the eco tail by mertailer but an excellent start) I am a musician and wrote a song about sirens and will be recording it as a duet with my friend. Im planning on making a music video for it too (I will be doing it all myself so it wont be the greatest quality but will still be awesome. I do have an underwater digital camera). I was wondering if anyone would like to be in it. Maybe have a mer meet up at a really awesome location on a non busy day and get it done. Mostly just as backround mers having a good time and swimming etc. Let me know if this is something you guys would like to do! All mers welcome! A big pod would look awesome!

Slim
07-16-2017, 11:12 AM
That will be amazing. I would absolutely love the chance to be a part of that.


Hey guys! So Im still waiting to get my tail (first one will be the eco tail by mertailer but an excellent start) I am a musician and wrote a song about sirens and will be recording it as a duet with my friend. Im planning on making a music video for it too (I will be doing it all myself so it wont be the greatest quality but will still be awesome. I do have an underwater digital camera). I was wondering if anyone would like to be in it. Maybe have a mer meet up at a really awesome location on a non busy day and get it done. Mostly just as backround mers having a good time and swimming etc. Let me know if this is something you guys would like to do! All mers welcome! A big pod would look awesome!

Rebela Hunter
07-17-2017, 02:22 AM
@Siren310
That sounds epic !
If you need an extra mer, I'm game!

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Siren310
07-17-2017, 02:31 PM
Ahhhh thanks guys!!! Im getting so super excited about it I cant even contain myself 😂 i basically want anyone that can make it to feel more than welcome. Ive been looking up videos and found fellow mer vids at alexander springs. What would be another good spot suggestion? Im still new to florida so dont know too many places.. Im hoping for a place less populated more rugged but clear and deep enough for good video..... Aside from the background mers Im doing the storyline as this.. Sirens luring their potential "mate" pirates to the sea.. Where they give them a breathing device and take them to a special remote island where they hold them happily captive😂. I could use a few other sirens in addition to me and my friend. Maybe even a few girl pirates and mermen as main people. I like it diverse. 😊 anywayyy wont be for a long time so plenty of planning time but I really think itll be a ton of fun