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

Ian Garden

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Ian Garden Marker

Inscription.

A highly respected showman, circus owner and animal trainer. He took over a struggling Garden Bros. Circus following his father’s death and built it into an entertainment giant and Canada’s foremost major circus that rivaled Ringling Bros. in some respects. Since retiring, he has turned his efforts to the training of circus animals and is considered the top trainer of such hooved animals as horses, camels and zebras.
Chuck Schlarbaum · Ron Morris

Erected 2014 by Chuck Schlarbaum, Ron Morris and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 27° 19.13′ 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 postal address: 1 St Armands Circle, Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Tim Holst (here, next to this marker); The Del Moral Perch Act Troupe (here, next to this marker); Miguel Vazquez (here, next to this marker); Paul Binder (here, next to this marker); Charles and Mathias Coronas (here, next to this marker); Pablo Rodriguez and Family (here, next to this marker); The Therons (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 Ian Garden. The Circus “Ring of Fame” recognizes those persons who made a significant contribution to the art and culture of the circus. With

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Ian Garden Marker

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

Additional commentary.
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Ian M. Garden is a great gentleman and animal love/trainer. I met him when I was 12 years old (73 years ago) worked for/with him throughout the years. Excellent friend and employer.

— Submitted August 17, 2024, by Ken Saunders of Stirling, Ontario.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 24 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.