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

Cecil B. DeMille

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Cecil B. DeMille Marker

Inscription.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, the live entertainment circus spectacular, was brought to the big screen by movie director Cecil B. DeMille in “The Greatest Show on Earth.” The winner of the 1952 Academy Award for Best Picture, the film captured the exceptional spirit of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey life and immortalized America’s living national treasure. The critically acclaimed classic film brought children of all ages out in droves, making it the top-grossing film of 1952. Much of the film was shot on location in Sarasota and included many real-life Ringling stars of the day.
The Feld Family and Barnum & Bailey

Erected 2012 by The Feld Family, Barnum and Bailey and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

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

Location. 27° 19.131′ N, 82° 34.619′ 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

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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, 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: Barry Lubin (here, next to this marker); Hans Winn (here, next to this marker); Pablo Rodriguez and Family (here, next to this marker); Joseph Bauer (here, next to this marker); The Del Moral Perch Act Troupe (here, next to this marker); Ian Garden (here, next to this marker); H.S.H. Stephanie of Monaco (here, next to this marker); Tim Holst (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Cecil B. DeMille. The

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Cecil B. DeMille Marker

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 30, 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 30, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.