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By Brandon D Cross, February 2, 2020
Old Joe Marker
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401Florida (Lake County), Mt Dora — Old Joe
On Lake Dora, at the turn of the 19th century, an alligator named Old Joe could be seen cruising these waters. Captains of the paddle wheel boats would point out Old Joe, the largest, fiercest and most respected alligator on the lake. It was said . . . — Map (db m145521) HM
402Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — A Slice of Slough
The Six Mile Cypress Slough has a diverse array of plants that occur in recognizable zones. Ecological conditions such as ground elevations, soil types and water depths determine the vegetation character of these communities. As you continue to . . . — Map (db m106520) HM
403Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Boating with Wildlife
Kayak clinics and guided trips available. Please check flyers available at the visitor center for more information or visit our website at www.leeparks.org Be a real friend to our wildlife: Stay a stranger Paddling provides you with very . . . — Map (db m106693)
404Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Butterflies of Lee County
What are Butterflies Butterflies and Moths are insects that belong to the order Lepidoptera. The Greek word for scale (lepid) and wing (ptera) is joined to mean scale-wing. Their body four wings, and six legs are almost entirely covered with . . . — Map (db m106681) HM
405Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Edison Pier
The pier was originally called “the wharf.” It was used as a working area to off-load boats carrying materials and contents for the homes and laboratory, beginning in November 1885. After the Estate buildings were complete, the pier’s . . . — Map (db m90285) HM
406Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Explore Southwest Florida Naturally!
Nature has been good to Lee County, one of the last frontiers to be settled in southwest Florida. Nestled between the Everglades and the Gulf of Mexico, the county includes a variety of interconnected ecosystems. Careful planning has preserved much . . . — Map (db m105731) HM
407Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Freshwater Wetlands Habitat
In Southwest Florida, it is often necessary to have storm water retention areas on developed properties. At Manatee Park, this water retention area was planted with wetland vegetation to provide wildlife habitat, improve aesthetics and help filter . . . — Map (db m106677)
408Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Great Blue Heron Pavilion
The Great Blue Heron (Ardea hernias) is a wetland bird that lives in the Slough year round. It is quite adaptable and can live in habitats like marshes, streams and lakes. The heron’s range is from Florida to the coastline of Alaska. As a top . . . — Map (db m106512)
409Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Manatee Island
Manatee Island, in the Caloosahatchee River, is hereby donated to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to inspire a renewed interest in land dedicated to the formation of the Caloosahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, established July 1, 1920, by . . . — Map (db m106680) HM
410Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Manatee Young
Manatee Mating Female manatees reach sexual maturity at age 3 but will not breed successfully until 6 to 10 years of age. Males are sexually mature at age of two. Manatee mating herds are made up of sexually mature males and female. Within . . . — Map (db m106685) HM
411Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Munching Manatees
Manatees spend six to eight hours each day feeding. Manatees feed on more than 60 species of aquatic or semi-aquatic plants including sea grasses, mangrove leaves and water hyacinths. Manatee burn a great deal of energy to maintain their body . . . — Map (db m108028) HM
412Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Other Visitors to Manatee Park
Manatees aren’t the only animals that visit Manatee Park. A wide range of native Florida wildlife can be seen at the park. Some are just passing through, while others are full-time residents. What other wildlife do you see? Black vulture . . . — Map (db m106676) HM
413Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Pine Flatwoods Habitat
This high and dry habitat provides food and shelter for many species of animals among the shaded canopy, fallen logs and rich decaying leaf litter. Pine flatwoods depend on prescribed fire to keep the canopy relative open, the understory in check, . . . — Map (db m106686) HM
414Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Relatives and Relationships
The manatee’s closest living relative is the elephant. They have a number of features in common. Manatees have a flexible prehensile lip that functions in a similar way to the trunk of an elephant. It grabs vegetation and places it in the animal’s . . . — Map (db m106684) HM
415Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Responsible Fishing
How do I know if I can keep a fish? Florida has more anglers than any other state. To protect our fisheries the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) manage game fish using closed seasons, size limits and bag limits. Check . . . — Map (db m106691) HM
416Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Scrub Oak Habitat
The scrub is a rare and unique habitat where ground cover is sparse due to the dry, low nutrient environment. Plants and animals living in the scrub have adapted to the harsh conditions. Gopher tortoise need sandy, dry land areas to create their . . . — Map (db m106687) HM
417Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is over 3,500 acres of wetland ecosystem, which measures 11 miles in length and averages 1/3 mile in width. It is home to a diversity of plants and animals, a number of which are endangered. The preserve is an . . . — Map (db m106518) HM
418Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Slough Interpretive Trail
Wetlands like the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve were once considered to be a nuisance to “progress”. Many were drained and filled for agricultural and developmental purposes. People have begun to realize that wetlands are valuable . . . — Map (db m106516) HM
419Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — The Anatomy of a Manatee
Manatees are large, brownish-gray, seal-shaped marine mammals. Adult manatees can grow up to 13 feet and weigh up to 3,000 pounds. Female manatees are usually larger than males. Skeleton not fat A majority of a manatee’s body weight . . . — Map (db m106678) HM
420Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — The Florida ManateeAnswering your questions
Why do manatees visit Manatee Park? Biologists believe the historic winter range of the manatee was centered in southern Florida with small groups spending the winter at a few natural springs in northern Florida. The construction of power . . . — Map (db m106672) HM
421Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — The Manatee-Human Comparison
Though a manatee’s appearance is far from what you might see in your bathroom mirror, humans and manatee are more closely related than you might think. Breathe Air Manatees have lungs just like humans. When active, they surface every . . . — Map (db m106679) HM
422Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — The South Florida EcosystemA century and a half of change…
South Florida Restoration Project: Working to save an ecosystem at risk… At one time, water moved through the Everglades in vast, shallow flow, which led Marjory Stoneman Douglas to call the Everglades: “River of Grass.” . . . — Map (db m106673) HM
423Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — The Twilight Zone
As the sun sets, many animals prepare to sleep for the night…and others are just waking up. Theses two “shifts” help predators avoid competing with each other for food and space. While we are at home sleeping, night time at the . . . — Map (db m106523)
424Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — The U. S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceWorking for Wildlife
Protecting, conserving, and enhancing our nation’s priceless fish and wildlife resources are the primary responsibilities of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Service oversees marine mammal protection, wildlife law enforcement , migratory . . . — Map (db m106674) HM
425Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Tracking Manatees
Discovering travel patterns and habits of manatees helps researchers understand them and helps State and Federal Agencies protect them. There are several different ways researchers track manatee travels. Photo Identification . . . — Map (db m106682) HM
426Florida (Lee County), Fort Myers — Why do Manatees Come to Manatee Park ?
Leaves changing color and cooler weather let humans know when seasons are changing. In Florida the seasonal changes are more subtle, but recognized by the Florida manatee. Manatees are usually found in shallow, slow-moving water. They are . . . — Map (db m106675) HM
427Florida (Lee County), Sanibel Island — Molluscan Reproduction and Egg Case
Do you know how mollusk babies are born? Sexes are separate in most mollusks, but some will have both sexes in the same individual (hermaphrodites). In other cases, such as in quahog clams and slipper snails, the mollusk undergoes sex . . . — Map (db m106276) HM
428Florida (Lee County), Sanibel Island — Mollusks and the Environment
Shells are made by mollusks. A shell is the main source of protection from predators and the environment. There are more than 300 species of mollusks living in the shallow waters around Sanibel and Captiva Islands. These mollusks can be found living . . . — Map (db m106278) HM
429Florida (Lee County), Sanibel Island — Nature's Landlord
Gopher tortoise Gopherus polphemus Adult Identification Length 8-15 inches (20-38cm) Weight: Up to 30lbs (14 kg) average 8-10lbs (4-5kg) Color: Adults are grayish brown, and juveniles area a yellowish brown. Legs and feet: . . . — Map (db m106271) HM
430Florida (Lee County), Sanibel Island — Sanibel & Everglades RestorationThe Caloosahatchee River Connection
Sanibel’s bay waters, where freshwater of the Caloosahatchee River meets the Gulf of Mexico are some of the richest fishing grounds in the world. But our local waters need our help. Caloosahatchee restoration is not possible without Everglades . . . — Map (db m106280) HM
431Florida (Lee County), Sanibel Island — Sea Turtles on Sanibel
Sea turtles have been swimming the Earth’s oceans for more than 100 million years. They are air-breathing reptiles adapted to life at sea. They vary in size from the small Kemp’s Ridley turtle that weights 100 pounds to the enormous leatherback . . . — Map (db m106275) HM
432Florida (Lee County), Sanibel Island — The Beach is a wild place
The coast provides nesting habitat for sea turtles and shorebirds. Sanibel is a rest stop for birds flying thousands of miles and seeking out some time to rest and feed along their way. Snowy Egret Ghost Crab Ghost crabs burrow . . . — Map (db m106273) HM
433Florida (Manatee County), Bradenton — The Florida Cracker Trail
This point is the western terminus of the Florida Cracker Trail designated by the Florida State Legislature in 1987. The Cracker Trail follows an east/west route across the State of Florida that has existed since approximately 1850. This trail was . . . — Map (db m43076) HM
434Florida (Marion County), Ocala — Brick City Feverby artist Cliff Fink
On Thanksgiving Day, November 29th, 1883 fire broke out in Ocala. All of the buildings on the east side of today’s SE 1st Avenue from Silver Springs Boulevard to Fort King Street were destroyed. Five blocks of the business district were left in . . . — Map (db m72921) HM
435Florida (Marion County), Salt Springs — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773 - 1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1774, William Bartram visited Salt Springs, his six-mile springs, and proclaimed it a "Paradise of Fish" — Map (db m48682) HM
436Florida (Martin County), Hobe Sound — F-615 — Trapper Nelson Interpretive Site
When he arrived from New Jersey in the early 1930s, Vincent Natulkiewicz, also known as Vince “Trapper” Nelson found the area still teeming with wildlife. For decades he lived off the land, supplementing his diet of raccoon, gopher . . . — Map (db m106565) HM
437Florida (Miami-Dade County), Key Biscayne — Homes That Hover
Stiltsville got its start in the 1930s, when "Crawfish" Eddie Walker set up a bait shop on the bay. The area takes its name from the houses built on stilts above the water. By the 1950s and 1960s, it was a popular gathering place for . . . — Map (db m79658) HM
438Florida (Miami-Dade County), South Miami — F-899 — Doc Thomas HouseHome of Tropical Audubon Society
Arden Hayes "Doc" Thomas, a South Miami-area pioneer, pharmacist and owner of the O.K. Drug & Feed Store, commissioned architect Robert Fitch Smith in 1931 to design this distinctive High Pines home. Completed in 1932, the Rustic style structure is . . . — Map (db m150966) HM
439Florida (Monroe County), Key West — Alfred Goldsboro Mayor
Alfred Goldsboro Mayor, who studied the biology of many seas and here founded a laboratory for research for the Carnegie Institution directing it for XVIII years with conspicuous success, brilliant versatile courageous utterly forgetful of self. He . . . — Map (db m9304) HM
440Florida (Monroe County), Key West — Audubon House
Captain John H. Geiger, skilled pilot and master wrecker, built this house in 1830. It is typical of the era when, in 1832, the famed naturalist, John James Audubon, visited Key West to study and sketch the birds of the Florida Keys. On March 18, . . . — Map (db m81832) HM
441Florida (Monroe County), Key West — The Dry Tortugas, Home to a Myriad of LifeDry Tortugas National Park
These coral islands surrounded by warm water are ideal habitats for birds, turtles, shellfish, coral, fish, and other form of ocean life. Nearby Bush Key is a spectacle of sooty and noddy terns during their March to September nesting season. View . . . — Map (db m100242)
442Florida (Monroe County), Long Key — F-168 — Long Key Fishing Club
Henry M. Flagler began construction of the Key West Extension of the Florida East Coast Railroad southward from Homestead in 1905. Despite destructive hurricanes in 1906, 1909, and 1910, the Key West Extension was completed in January 1912 at a . . . — Map (db m72798) HM
443Florida (Orange County), Lake Buena Vista — Tyrannosaurus Rex“Sue”
This fossil cast is an exact replica of “Sue”, the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton ever found. Named for her discoverer, Sue was found in South Dakota on August 12, 1990. Sue is 90% complete, a fossil find of enormous importance . . . — Map (db m76896) HM
444Florida (Orange County), Maitland — F-524 — Black Bear Trail
The Black Bear Trail, so named because it ran through the natural habitat of the black bear, was organized by The Black Bear Trail, Inc., an association of officials of Chambers of Commerce, boards of trade and cities lying along the route of the . . . — Map (db m7453) HM
445Florida (Osceola County), Yeehaw Junction — F-369 — The Desert Inn
The Desert Inn was founded as a trading post in the late 1880s. The present building dates before 1925 and served as a supply and recreational center for cattle drovers, lumber men and tourists during the era when much of Osceola County was still . . . — Map (db m3256) HM
446Florida (Pinellas County), Dunedin — Dedicated to the Memory of Dr. Willis Stanley Blatchley1859 - 1940
Distinguished naturalist from Indiana, who from his home across the highway devoted twenty-seven winters, between 1913 and 1940, to the highly skillful exploration of the world of nature around Dunedin and elsewhere in southern Florida, writing some . . . — Map (db m4733) HM
447Florida (Polk County), Lakeland — ‘Mute Swan Protecting Her Cygnets’by Ian G. Brennan 2012
Ian G. Brennan, Sculptor to the ‘Most noble Order of the Garter” and “Most Honourable Order of the Bath’, has been a contemporary sculptor and woodcarver to the British Royal Household since 1989. ‘Mute Swan . . . — Map (db m131271) HM
448Florida (Santa Rosa County), Bagdad — Animals Along the Blackwater River
When William Bartram rode on horseback through the upper Florida peninsula in 1744, much of his journey was through longleaf pine forests. The landscape of the peninsula has changed since this exploratory journey, and many animal species native to . . . — Map (db m100321) HM
449Florida (Santa Rosa County), Bagdad — The Ecology of the Blackwater River
The Blackwater River begins in Bradley, Alabama, and winds approximately 60 miles before reaching Blackwater Bay. Three major tributaries—Big Juniper Creek, Big Coldwater Creek, and Pond Creek—feed the river. The Florida Legislature . . . — Map (db m100309) HM
450Florida (Sarasota County), Nokomis — Curry Family / Wading Birds
Curry Family Roberts Bay was named for Robert Roberts, who arrived in the area in 1871 and acquired property at the mouth of the bay. His land extended southward along the coast to the southern limits of the present City of Venice. Curry . . . — Map (db m124899) HM
451Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Albert RixCircus Ring Of Fame
Trained from age 13 at Karl Hagenbeck’s renowned Stellingen Zoo, Albert Rix became one of the World’s foremost authorities on the breeding, care and training of bears. He was featured for many years on Ringling Bros., beginning in 1950 when he . . . — Map (db m147051) HM
452Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Captain William HeyerCircus Ring Of Fame
As a rider and trainer of high school horses, he had no peer. A former Dutch Cavalryman, he came to the U.S. in 1936 to join Ringling Bros. where, his steed, Starless Night, he set new standards for presentation of the classic Spanish riding . . . — Map (db m147047) HM
453Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Charly BaumannCircus Ring of Fame
In the Post-World War II era he was one of the world’s preeminent animal trainers. For 19 years Ringling audiences were awed by the beauty of his superb Royal Bengal Tiger Act which included one of the most difficult of all circus feats in . . . — Map (db m147257) HM
454Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Clyde BeattyCircus Ring Of Fame
Clyde Beatty, master trainer of wild animals presented the largest group of jungle beasts ever seen in the circus – 40 lions and tigers in one cage. His spectacular showmanship won him center ring stardom with Ringling and other major . . . — Map (db m147052) HM
455Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Count Roberto de VasconcellosViconde Ponte de Barca — Circus Ring of Fame —
Born of Portuguese nobility, experts acclaimed him to be the foremost exponent of classical horsemanship. His career evolved in the great circuses, music halls and theaters on three continents and culminated with the 1963-4 tour by Ringling in . . . — Map (db m147243) HM
456Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — CuccioloCircus Ring of Fame
He was one of the few little persons to gain stardom as a performer. Born Pasqualino Rizzi, he came to the U.S. from Italy in 1948 with the Zoppe Bareback Equestrian Riders to join Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Circus. Among his notable . . . — Map (db m147182) HM
457Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Dr. J.Y. HendersonCircus Ring of Fame
For over 40 years he was veterinarian of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus looking after the world’s largest traveling menagerie. He is recognized as an outstanding authority on the care and feeding of circus animals. Charley’s . . . — Map (db m147679) HM
458Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Elly ArdeltyThe Circus Ring Of Fame
Her feats on the high trapeze have never been duplicated by a female performer. Her act was climaxed by standing on her head while the trapeze swung in a 60 foot arc with no safety net. A native of Russia she began her career as a ballet dancer . . . — Map (db m147026) HM
459Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Floyd R. KingCircus Ring Of Fame
In a 60-year career that began during the circus’s Golden Age and extended into the 1970s, he was one of the great circus men of his time. He started as a candy butcher and worked as an agent before launching his own circus with brother Howard in . . . — Map (db m147070) HM
460Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Fred and Ella BradnaCircus Ring Of Fame
As newlyweds, they joined the great Barnum & Bailey Circus, launching careers in which both would attain super stardom. The quintessential equestrian director who became the model for nearly every ringmaster, he directed the daily performances of . . . — Map (db m147207) HM
461Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Gee Gee EngesserCircus Ring of Fame
Over seven decades she thrilled audiences with her remarkable riding skills, her outstanding animal presentations and her theatrical productions. First gaining fame at 18 on Cole Bros. Following World War II, she became one of a very few to ever . . . — Map (db m147550) HM
462Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — George ScottScott’s Unrideable Mule — The Circus Ring of Fame —
A one-of-a-kind act that his never been duplicated and the most recognized comedy act in circus history, George and his partner the mule Nebraska performed over 25 years together. George, along with his beloved wife Catherine and family came to . . . — Map (db m147269) HM
463Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Gunther Gebel-WilliamsCircus Ring Of Fame
The most versatile and admired animal trainer in Circus History. As a youth Circus Williams in his native Germany he demonstrated a rare rapport with animals especially tigers, elephants and horses. After becoming Europe’s leading circus . . . — Map (db m147039) HM
464Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Henry Ringling NorthCircus Ring Of Fame
Along with his brother, Ring of Fame inductee John Ringling North, he was co-owner of the RBBB Show from 1936-1967, overseeing much of the management of the circus, and acted as consultant to the show after its sale to the Felds. He deferred the . . . — Map (db m147162) HM
465Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Ian GardenCircus Ring of Fame
A highly respected showman, circus owner and animal trainer. He took over a struggling Garden Bros. Circus following his father’s death and built it into an entertainment giant and Canada’s foremost major circus that rivaled Ringling Bros. in some . . . — Map (db m147354) HM
466Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Irvin Feld and Kenneth FeldCircus Ring Of Fame
Father and son owners of the Greatest Show On Earth, Irvin Feld and Kenneth Feld rebuilt the circus in America. Irvin acquired a faltering Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey in 1967, restored it to glory and secured its status as the longest . . . — Map (db m147056) HM
467Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Jacqueline ZerbiniCircus Ring Of Fame
Trapeze artist extraordinaire, French-born Jacqueline is known for her spectacular heel catches and one toe hangs, all without safety devices. Her versatility extended to training and presenting eight species of animals, including her fantastic act . . . — Map (db m147346) HM
468Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Jean “Tarzan” ZerbiniCircus Ring of Fame
Swinging into the ring, attired in a loincloth, he was “Tarzan Zerbini, Lord of the Jungle” in one of the most innovative and crowed-pleasing wild animal acts of the 20th century. His dedication to the circus led him in 1980 into . . . — Map (db m147447) HM
469Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Jenny WallendaCircus Ring of Fame
She had a distinguished performing career aloft on the ground. Starred as the top mounter on both the Wallenda’s original seven-person pyramid on the highwire and on the Zoppe bareback riding act on which she appeared in the film, “The . . . — Map (db m147546) HM
470Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — John Ringling NorthCircus Ring Of Fame
John Ringling North, nephew of the Ringling Brothers was president and producer of the circus for many years. He staged the most lavish spectacles in Ringling history and acquired “Gargantua”, the gorilla, he became the best known . . . — Map (db m147064) HM
471Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — JumboCircus Ring of Fame
Arguably the most famous elephant in history was brought to America from England by none other than famed showman P.T. Barnum in 1882. Cared for by trusted companion and keeper Mathew “Scotty” Scott, Jumbo was an African bush elephant . . . — Map (db m147302) HM
472Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Mabel StarkThe Circus Ring Of Fame
No animal trainer has created the same element of suspense as Mabel Stark did when she entered the steel arena, carrying only a small buggy whip and a short stick. The authority of her voice and force of her personality controlled 21 tigers and . . . — Map (db m147231) HM
473Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — May WirthCircus Ring of Fame
Born in Australia May Wirth’s acrobatics on horse-back earned her center ring stardom with Barnum & Bailey. She was the first woman to somersault from one horse to another. From 1919 to 1929 she reigned as Ringling’s "Queen of Equestrian Artists". . . . — Map (db m147684) HM
474Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Norma and Ben and Eva DavenportCircus Ring of Fame
Remarkable circus family headed by the renowned Ben, owner of the giant Dailey Bros. Railroad Circus and the largest herd of elephants in the country. Daughter, Norma, was billed at 10 as the world’s youngest elephant trainer. She devoted her life . . . — Map (db m147614) HM
475Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Otto GrieblingCircus Ring Of Fame
Spent his early years with a troupe of bareback riders. When an accident forced his retirement from the act he became a Tramp Clown whose sad and sassy antics were a hit with circus audiences. His classic routines and gift for pantomime made him . . . — Map (db m147041) HM
476Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — P.T. BarnumCircus Ring of Fame
He was the first American showman to gain international fame with Tom Thumb, the world’s smallest man and Jumbo, the world’s largest elephant. With James A. Bailey he launched the Barnum & Bailey Circus whose success was largely due to Barnum’s . . . — Map (db m147048) HM
477Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Rudi and Sue LenzCircus Ring of Fame
Presenting a half-dozen or more crowd-pleasing chimpanzees, they delighted European and U.S. audiences for three decades. After starring on such heralded European circuses as Knie, Krone, Williams, and Bertram Mills, their greatest acclaim came on . . . — Map (db m147463) HM
478Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Starless NightCircus Ring Of Fame
The incomparable Black American saddle bred mare, Starless Night, owned and trained by Capt. William Heyer, appeared in numerous circuses and other venues throughout her stellar career, including the Ed Sullivan Show. Always in demand and . . . — Map (db m147144) HM
479Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Struppi HannefordCircus Ring Of Fame
In a 50-year circus career, she has appeared on the wire, presented a leopard act, presented tigers and lions, made two Ed Sullivan appearances and produced performances of the Royal Hanneford Circus. But, it was her marvelous solo trapeze act as . . . — Map (db m147252) HM
480Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Sylvia ZerbiniCircus Ring of Fame
Growing up on her family’s circus, her love of animals and her admiration of her mother’s trapeze artistry led Sylvia to become an expert equine trainer and an outstanding aerialist. One of the first to attain superstardom in the 21st century, she . . . — Map (db m147554) HM
481Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — The Cristiani FamilyCircus Ring of Fame
The Cristiani Family, six brothers and five sisters, presented one of the greatest equestrian or bareback riding acts ever seen in the circus. In addition to their thrilling feats of horsemanship they were gifted in a wide variety of circus . . . — Map (db m147196) HM
482Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — The Five Ringling BrothersCircus Ring Of Fame
Albert, Otto, Alfred, Charles and John. Beginning with a small wagon show they rose over the years to the peak of the circus world. Their crowning achievement came when they bought their chief rival – Barnum & Bailey. Upon combining it with . . . — Map (db m147044) HM
483Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — The Hanneford FamilyCircus Ring Of Fame
In the history of equestrian performing arts, the bareback riding Hannefords have long been pre-eminent. They began performing some 300 years ago in their native Ireland. Succeeding generations of the family have carried on the Hanneford . . . — Map (db m147079) HM
484Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — The Loyal-Repensky TroupeCircus Ring Of Fame
Was hailed as the “Greatest Equestrian Act Ever Presented In The Ringling Circus.” Their most spectacular stunt came when the troupe mounted five horses to form a galloping pyramid of five sisters and two brothers. Although all were . . . — Map (db m147043) HM
485Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — The Stephenson FamilyCircus Ring Of Fame
During the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s this English family’s highly charged dog act became one of the most popular attractions ever to command center ring on Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. In addition to Lucy, the family’s matriarch, the act . . . — Map (db m147502) HM
486Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Ursula Boettcher and AlaskaCircus Ring Of Fame
Ursula is remembered and revered for her incredible, stunning performances with a ring full of the world’s most magnificent animals, polar bears. Her diminutive size at 5’1”, paired with the enormity of these gigantic creatures, thrilled . . . — Map (db m147110) HM
487Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — William and Barbara WoodcockCircus Ring of Fame
Over a 50-year career devoted to working with elephants he has become one of the most highly regarded trainers in circus annals, thereby furthering the legacy of his father, famed Elephant Man, William Woodcock, Sr. For 25 of those years, this . . . — Map (db m147205) HM
488Florida (Sarasota County), Sarasota — Wilson StoreyCircus Ring of Fame
Born in France he learned the skill and patience of animal training from the great Alfred Court. In 1939, Storey came to America with Court’s animal act and appeared in the Ringling show. In 1957 he became talent coordinator for several circuses . . . — Map (db m147229) HM
489Florida (Sarasota County), Venice — 1926 Article From "Venice News"
"It's a mammoth," voiced Dr. J. W. Gidley, Paleontologist of the Smithsonian Institute, 15 minutes after he first saw the fossil tusks and jaw bone of the prehistoric monster found in Venice. The size of the tusks indicates that it probably stood 14 . . . — Map (db m32747) HM
490Florida (Seminole County), Geneva — Central Florida Cattlemen
(Side 1) The St. John’s River valley has been an historic grazing area since the introduction of the Spanish Andalusian cattle into Florida in the 1500’s. Cattle from the central Florida area were often gathered for drives to the port of . . . — Map (db m145861) HM
491Florida (St. Johns County), St. Augustine — Jail on Wheels
In 1877, the governor of Florida instituted a convict leasing program to make money for the state. The program required road crews to be moved and housed. Mule pulled jail wagons provided both secure, though miserable, housing and transport. . . . — Map (db m134489) HM
492Florida (St. Johns County), St. Augustine — St. Augustine Alligator FarmMain Building and Alligator Pen, Built 1937
The two original structures represent one of the oldest private zoos and continuously operated tourist attractions in Florida. Contemporary structures have filled in the property among the original Mediterranean Revival characteristics as the . . . — Map (db m111254) HM
493Florida (St. Johns County), St. Augustine — F-343 — St. Augustine Alligator Farm
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm is one of the oldest continuously operated attractions created specifically for the purpose of entertaining visitors to Florida. Its origins date to the early 1890s, the first decade of St. Augustine's emergence as a . . . — Map (db m111257) HM
494Florida (Volusia County), Ponce Inlet — Mosquito InletBird Reservation, 1909-1918
In 1909 U.S. President William H. Taft proclaimed that the area around Mosquito (now Ponce) Inlet was a reservation for the protection of native birds. The reservation encompassed a wide area from the Halifax River east to the Ocean, . . . — Map (db m112576) HM
495Florida (Volusia County), Ponce Inlet — The Southern Gopher Tortoise
The Gopher Tortoises living at the Light Station are descendants of tortoises that have lived here for generations. Several of them are well over 30 years old. These land animals are members of the: reptile family, and dig burrows that can be . . . — Map (db m112573) HM
496Florida (Volusia County), Port Orange — Bongoland
Several attempts were made to operate Dunlawton Plantation as a tourist attraction in the the 1950's Dr. Perry Sperber leased the premises from J. Saxon Lloyd for a park to display prehistoric monsters and had a number of replicas, molded in . . . — Map (db m34878) HM
497Florida (Volusia County), Port Orange — Historic Sugar Cane Machinery
Animal powered rollers, used to crush sugar cane, came from the Samuel Williams Plantation. This Plantation was destroyed by the Indians and never rebuilt. — Map (db m46552) HM
498Florida (Volusia County), Port Orange — Spanish Mills and Bongoland
After the 1850s, Dunlawton's days as a serious sugar venture were through. John Marshall moved away, tried to rid himself of the Florida plantation, and finally snared a buyer in 1871. His successors included Charles Dougherty (a noted . . . — Map (db m46551) HM
499Florida (Volusia County), South Daytona — Giant Ground Sloth
On this site in 1975 was found the best preserved and most complete giant ground sloth ever found in North America. The sloth weighed three to five tons, stood thirteen feet tall and was a vegetarian. An estimated fifty species of animals were . . . — Map (db m45449) HM
500Georgia (Bryan County), Richmond Hill — Tom CatGarrison Mascot
The sole Confederate fatality after seven hours of intensive bombardment on March 3, 1863, by the monitors PASSAIC (Capt. Percival Drayton), NAHANT, and PATAPSCO, supported by the MONTAUK, the WISSAHICKON, the SENECA, the DAWN, the FLAMBEAU, the . . . — Map (db m13038) HM

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