Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Miguel Vazquez
Circus Ring of Fame
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. Miguel Vazquez Marker
One of the greatest flyers of all time, he astounded the circus world when, in 1981, he accomplished a feat that had eluded every human and which was universally deemed to be impossible. It was the legendary “Quad”, four somersaults in mid air to the grasp of his catcher, and then swinging back to the platform from which he started. With support from his brothers Juan, the catcher, Felipe, and other flyers Rosa, Patricia and Milton, he performed the Quad on every major circus around the globe, succeeding in its execution a remarkable 85% of his attempts, an amazing 2,987 times.
Erected 2015 by Lucy Segrera and Phillip Weyland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 27° 19.129′ N, 82° 34.616′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and John Ringling Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on St Armands Circle. Marker is located on the northeast area of the circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this
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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: Paul Binder (here, next to this marker); Tim Holst (here, next to this marker); Charles and Mathias Coronas (here, next to this marker); Ian Garden (here, next to this marker); The Del Moral Perch Act Troupe (here, next to this marker); The Therons (here, next to this marker); Pablo Rodriguez and Family (here, next to this marker); H.S.H. Prince Rainier III of Monaco (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.
Regarding Miguel Vazquez. The Circus “Ring
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. Miguel Vazquez Marker
Also see . . . . (Submitted on March 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
