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

Con Colleano

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Con Colleano Marker

Inscription.

Known as the “Wizard of the Silver Thread,” his remarkable acrobatics were unmatched by any other low wire performer and made him one of the premier stars of the Ringling Bros. shows of the 1920s – 1940s. His singular accomplishment was the feet-to-feet front somersault, a seemingly impossible maneuver no one else has ever accomplished. He perfected it as a young performer and incorporated it as a regular feature of his routine throughout his 30-year career.
Ron and Arlene Morris
Spotlight Graphics, Inc.

Erected 1992 by Ron and Arlene Morris, Spotlight Graphics, Inc. and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.

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

Location. 27° 19.085′ N, 82° 34.613′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. Marker is at the intersection of St. Armands Circle and South Boulevard of the Presidents, on the left when traveling east on St. Armands Circle. Marker is located on the south area of St. Armands Circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 StArmands Circle, Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wilson Storey (here, next to this marker); Franz Unus (here, next

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to this marker); The Pedrolas (here, next to this marker); La Tosca (here, next to this marker); Lillian Leitzel (here, next to this marker); La Norma (here, next to this marker); Antoinette Concello (here, next to this marker); Fred and Ella Bradna (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Con Colleano. 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. (Submitted on March 26, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Con Colleano Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.