It is with a measure of sadness that I post this item, for you see, I visited the place once long ago.
"Cypress Gardens park in Fla. closes" by Associated Press | September 25, 2009
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Cypress Gardens, which reigned as Florida’s grandest theme park in the days before Disney, has shut down while its owners try to sell the attraction.
The 73-year-old park, known for water-skiing shows, lush flower gardens, and Southern belles in hoop dresses, was shuttered Wednesday after years of sagging attendance and ownership changes.
I guess I should have went back. Too bad plane rides are such a body cavity hassle.
The owner, Land South Adventures, said the park was no longer financially viable....
So when are the newspapers going to shut their doors?
How come the Garden doesn't get a bailout?
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