Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wilson Storey
Circus Ring of Fame
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. Wilson Storey Marker
Born in France he learned the skill and patience of animal training from the great Alfred Court. In 1939, Storey came to America with Courts animal act and appeared in the Ringling show. In 1957 he became talent coordinator for several circuses and from 1980 to 1988 he was comptroller of the Clyde Beatty – Cole Bros. Circus.
Erected by Clyde Beatty – Cole Brothers Circus and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 27° 19.085′ N, 82° 34.613′ 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 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 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: Con Colleano (here, next to this marker); The Pedrolas (here, next to this marker); La Tosca (here, next to this marker);
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Regarding Wilson Storey. 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 . . . . (Submitted on March 26, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. Wilson Storey Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
3. A wide view including the Wilson Storey 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 249 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
