Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Cedric Walker

Circus Ring Of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Cedric Walker Marker

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Creator of the world-renowned Universoul Circus, Cedric Walker is a preeminent pioneering force in urban influenced circus arts, theater and new generation, cutting edge productions. His skill, insight, diversity and veracity have earned him his reputation as one of the country’s leading promoters. Cedric’s innate ability to accurately gauge the pulse of the marketplace is credited with Universoul Circus’ phenomenal success.

The Circus has presented its amazing multicultural show from its first 1994 Atlanta appearance to a series of performances at the 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the Kennedy Center in our nation’s capital. Whether in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia or Johannesburg, South Africa, the Universoul Circus continues to touch the hearts and minds of multiple generations of families across the country and abroad with its stellar interactive brand of entertainment.

Pedro Reis & Dolly Jacobs Reis • Danny & Liliana Rodriguez • Cynthia & Corii Walker

Erected 2018 by Pedro Reis & Dolly Jacobs Reis, Danny & Liliana Rodriguez, Cynthia & Corii Walker and the Circus Ring of Fame

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. 27° 19.081′ N, 82° 34.631′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and South Boulevard of the Presidents, on the left when traveling south on St Armands Circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 St Armands Circle, Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Flying Espanas (here, next to this marker); Charles Robert Sidlow (here, next to this

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Cedric Walker Marker

marker); Reggie Armor (here, next to this marker); The Fredonias (here, next to this marker); Starless Night (here, next to this marker); Allen Bloom (here, next to this marker); Ursula Boettcher and Alaska (here, next to this marker); The Hernandez Family (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

More about this marker. The "Circus Ring Of Fame” recognizes those persons who made a significant contribution to the art and culture of the circus. With dozens of inductees from around the world. The Ring Of Fame began in 1986 as a way to honor world famous circus performers and the rich circus heritage of the Sarasota, Florida area.

Also see . . . Circus Ring of Fame Foundation. (Submitted on March 23, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 333 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.