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

Inscription.

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.
Lucy Segrera and Phillip Weyland

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. Marker 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 postal address: 1 St Armands 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. Paul Binder (here, next to this marker); Tim Holst

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(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 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 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Miguel Vazquez Marker

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 321 times since then and 28 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.