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

Allen Bloom

Circus Ring Of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Allen Bloom Marker

Inscription.
Allen Bloom worked with Irvin Feld beginning in the 1950’s as his partner. During the birth of Rock and Roll prior to Feld’s ownership of Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus, he was Vice President from 1967-95 responsible for marketing and sales. Bloom’s motto was “Circus for the Masses, Not the Classes.” During his tenure Bloom created a unique advertising and touring strategy that attracted millions of customers. He was a revered mentor and regarded as the “Godfather” of modern live event marketing. Today, leaders in venue and artist management, professional sports, live events, performing arts, exhibitions and higher education are a testament to his legacy. In 2006, the University of South Carolina honored Bloom as a pioneer in sports and entertainment.

Bill and Sherry Powell

Erected by Bill and Sherry Powell and the Circus Ring of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.

Location. 27° 19.08′ N, 82° 34.629′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County.

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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: Starless Night (here, next to this marker); Reggie Armor (here, next to this marker); “Rogana” – Dora Foster (here, next to this marker); The Flying Espanas (here, next to this marker); The Fredonias (here, next to this marker); Cedric Walker (here, next to this marker); Charles Robert Sidlow (here, next to this marker);

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Allen Bloom Marker

Ursula Boettcher and Alaska (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 24, 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 24, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.