Weeki Wachee, Homosassa, and St. Pete Beach

In this video we visit historic Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and its legendary Mermaid Show. Also, Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, and we end up at a bucket list destination called Fort De Soto Park in Saint Petersburg Beach.
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[@johnwilliamsscuba6487]

My kids loved the mermaid show years ago

[@Sedan57Chevy]

I've had to cancel now two family trips down to Florida, so I'm rewatching these older videos you did down there in order to make up for it. Florida is so much nicer in the early months of the year when it isn't nearly as hot!

[@4SunnyinMiami2]

OMG! Those are some really nice videos of wildlife. Loved the panthers and bear.

[@glennrubel4326]

Liked the underwater view showing the fish with the black stripe. That fish is called a snook and it was a childhood dream to catch one. It could grow to 100 lbs. (very good eating) and gave quite a fight.

[@runswithbeer]

Just came back from Homosassa last month. We helped a friend of ours move there. We rented a pontoon boat, bought beer in the middle of the gulf off another pontoon boat, and swam with the manatees at the springs.

[@clarashoe9504]

You have to see the Weeki Wachee mermaids at least once in your lifetime. When I was 4 years old, I think that was 1965? I wanted to be a Weeki Wachee mermaid. Yes, go to Cedar Key! My husband I love it there especially in the fall. There is a little cottage hotel that's dog-friendly too. It's been a while since we've been there. can't remember the name of it If you go to the TECO power plant in Tampa during the winter, you will see tons of manatees!. I have a really cool Wildlife Center there. Crystal River RV park can charge $80 a night because it's winter time. I'm a lot of the Northerners come down to escape the frigid weather up there. In St Petersburg, make sure you see the Chihuly Museum and the art museum there. Perhaps another vacation time? I believe Robert E Lee had something to do with the placement of this fort. Not sure, need to Google it. It is a good place to snorkel though. (The pieces of the fort that have falling into the Gulf.) The beach across the street from the Hurricane restaurant is my favorite Beach. You can even rent those chairs that has that cover that pulls over. Haven't been there in a couple years either! Next time you're in Tampa, look up brocados Cuban food it's a little place but boy is very popular and the food is excellent.

[@marilyngould4381]

Hi from the Andulusia mountains in Spain. I just found your channel this morning. So it looks like a Sunday binge watch to start with.

[@TravelingRobert]

+Marilyn Gould Hi, and welcome to my channel. Hope you enjoy it.

[@marcoscustodio6255]

As always great video Robert, and you always find beautiful places that we dream to visit. Thank you my friend.

[@michaelrains2268]

Beautiful classic Florida, love the video . We live in such a beautiful state ! 😊🏝

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

This was the Florida that my parents used to visit and love ❤️ thank you.

[@devangel3614]

I Loved this!! I wanted to be a Weeki Wachee mermaid when I was a little girl, or at least go there, and now I have THANKS!! enjoyed the music and pace of the video--excellent!!

[@TravelingRobert]

+Devangel Thank you

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Of course i've enjoyed ! Another good moment watching your videos Robert...

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I have been enjoying this list, I have one more long one to go. The videos don’t always show up… but I’ll watch when they are there as most of these have been short enough to fit in to my day. So many amazing trips so close to your home! This one looked like a lot of fun.. minus the birds that found their “prime pooping position” above Minitini. Thank you for sharing so much of what you have experienced in your state, Space Coast was a nice surprise and especially interesting and fun. I feel like I’ve gotten well acquainted with Florida!😊

[@joeonthegorvtech3276]

Hey Roberto, I stayed at Ft Desoto RV Park and was fortunate enough to get a water front site for 4 nights. It was freakin AWESOME. Love your videos. Keep up the good work. Take care brother. See You On The Road. :)

[@SocratesWS]

Hi Robert,thanks a lot for sharing another magnificent video of yours with us here.Greetings from William in Bruges,Belgium,Europe

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you William

[@EatSleepRVRepeat]

That mermaid show was so cool! And that was a really nice boat ride. Thanks for sharing!

[@TravelingRobert]

You're welcome

[@CompletelyDisinterested]

With over a foot of snow on the ground, I had to stare longingly at my SunPass after seeing my favorite Sunshine Skyway Bridge. We went to Fort DeSoto a couple of times when we had the apartment in St. Petersburg. I miss it all terribly!

[@ericmcdonald9735]

Really enjoys these tours around "old florida". Have to catch the Mermaid show with Grandson soon!

[@Rvdaydream]

Thanks for covering Ft Desoto Park it's on our list too as we have family in St Pete.... Those birds must have been Teradachtyls... Definitely funny not ever using the self service wash bay.. As a ohioan everyone uses the car wash quite frequently to wash the road salt away so our cars don't rust sooner than they do.. BTW- your tow vehicles 3rd brake light is partially burned out.. Lol.. 😁

[@TravelingRobert]

+RVdaydream Thanks! I noticed the break light too. In Miami we don't have too many of those self wash stations.

[@chuckborghoff8443]

Really really liked it!

[@chefHolly33]

I’m crying laughing at that comment about the Birds 🦅 having diarrhea! Hilarious Robert 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TravelingRobert]

🤣 they did

[@vickilavoie2516]

I went to weekend wachee when I was 4 years old in 1960 best trip for a kid.

[@supremepartydude]

Dude I only live one hour from place for the fourteen years. Now you got me motivated to go.

[@mikeh2772]

Little late with the comment but we love the north beach in fort desoto.

[@robertomartinez6520]

Amazing, lugares hermosos ,thank Robert.

[@susanstrickland6774]

Great video. That really is a nice old Fl attraction. Took granddaughters to see the mermaids last year. Well done. Park is nice too. Wish Cypress Gardens was still going, good old school things gone. HSSP pretty nice, Like Ft Desoto better. Enjoyed, TY. 👍

[@TravelingRobert]

Yes, Ft. De Soto is spectacular. Can't wait to go back for a few nights

[@DizTraveler]

Good too see your video was uploaded, and the poop got cleaned up well!! 😎

[@micheleremmes3402]

Great video..love it all...

[@stevesmart170]

I lived a bit south of there (Weeki Wachee) in the early 80s. I knew a guy that was a scuba diver and worked on the set for the show.

[@stevenwitkowski6697]

Hi Robert, nice pix's of Weeki Wachee Springs. I live right down the road from there and work at Dominos down just south of Weeki Wachee.

[@TravelingRobert]

+Steven Witkowski Cool. Nice place to live

[@stevenwitkowski6697]

Been in this area since 1984

[@minshullj]

I visited my folks in Florida and hit up the Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park. I felt it was nice, sure it's not mind blowing but for $12 it was nice to spend an afternoon there.

[@carolmadge4012]

Hi Robert, where was the over sized car wash? always very informative and calming your videos. Ever consider voice over?

[@TravelingRobert]

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[@TheSuburbanExperimentalist]

it is too bad you didn't stay in Fort Desoto another day! I have gotten a camera so I can mount it on my RV. You inspired me to do so with some of your scenery from your RV!

[@TravelingRobert]

It give you a great perspective

[@remylove9292]

Another Awesome Video for sure !! ...

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks!

[@ruggeropoggianella5451]

We also Visited Homosassa in search of manatees, but unfortunately it was a bit too late and the already left for some cooler waters. No problem, it's been fantastic anyhow

[@jdmlaz]

Hey Robert I like this video

[@mikeh2772]

Hurricanes has some wicked good food!

[@andreatuckman1084]

Robert, wondering if you’ve ever been to Wakula Springs in Tallahassee? They filmed Airport 77 there. Supposed to be so clean you can drink the water. Very pretty river.

[@TravelingRobert]

Not yet. Looking forward to going one of these days

[@richardspence3447]

Good Video thank

[@jimmyg.495]

Great video

[@TravelingRobert]

+Jimmy G. Thank you!

[@bsoutdooradventures9541]

Writing down..No Go on site # 57...and $ 80.00 a night....thanks for heads up and your travel adventures.

[@roadtrippinghavingfun8641]

Lol 14:56 you said hello Sheldon to the Brown pelican I thought someone called my name.

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hi, Robert im, from sri lanka ur video is realy enjoyble

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

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[@1539Mickey]

POWER STEERING FIX : Get a turkey baster at the grocery store and suck out the power steering fluid from the reservoir and put it in an old plastic bottle for disposal. Refill the reservoir with LUCAS Power Steering Fluid. Repeat this process every 4 months and you shouldn't have any more problems. P.S. LUCAS Upper Cylinder Lube and Fuel Injector Cleaner also works great. These will help the Kia keep running longer. Love all your videos. Thanks, Mickey

[@TravelingRobert]

+mickey h Thank you. I'll try that

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Robert, it has worked for me. Dirt and metal shavings build up and cause wear. After you change the fluid, change it again in about a month. Then change it every 4 months. This will remove some dirt and worn out fluid. The Lucas Upper Cyl. Lube will lubricate the fuel pump, fuel injectors and the piston rings. You can use it every other month. You do a lot of driving.

[@mfhairstream6812]

Did u make a reservation for Fort de Soto or just show up? BTW good video.

[@grandmapatty1493]

Except for all the bird poo it was a lovely visit with lots of good food.

[@zahidiqbal1453]

thanks

[@rutdwin]

Muy bien

[@colombia2727]

Wow!!...that was a serious bird poop bombing ...poor minitini

[@TAPPChannel]

nice content Robert... Every time I'm running out of fuel on my channel I'm coming to you to get some extra juice to move forward :)

[@TravelingRobert]

Cool, thanks!

[@jeannestark6293]

You discovered a spring Robert

[@TerryB751]

Rumor has it that the mermaids ditch their fins for a pair of legs and hang out at the bars at nearby Spring Hill after work.

[@genxer711]

What’s the towing capacity of your Kia? Does it have a towing package? I’m suv shopping

[@TravelingRobert]

It is an old Sorento, 3500lbs tow capacity and it did come originally with a hitch receiver. I added the break controller, etc.

[@genxer711]

Traveling Robert Do you have any issues towing your travel trailer with the Sorrento? What’s your Winnebago’s GVWR? I’m interested in getting a Kia suv like yours

[@rafaelmdiaz11]

MMMMMMM at 17:36 Mussels ! love mussels ! chiki chiki tonight eeeh ?

[@marianmarek7299]

The Mermaids just reopened after the Covid.

[@carolapostolos8929]

Why was that Pelican unable to fly?

[@TravelingRobert]

Maybe because he is in captivity, they cut their wings? I don't know

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

thanks, i'll be there in 17 days, not #57; will cost me $0.00.

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