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

Joseph Bauer

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Joseph Bauer Marker

Inscription.

One of the circus world’s foremost entrepreneurs whose remarkable circus career began at age 4 and still flourishes three-quarters of a century later. In those 75 years, he has been a featured swaypole performer and has become a talent agent, producer, show manager, an impresario and owner of his own show, Circus Maximus. His pursuit of a circus career marks the tenth generation that the Bauer family has been in the circus.
Tarzan, Jean and Lisi Zerbini

Erected by Tarzan, Jean and Lisi Zerbini and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

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

Location. 27° 19.132′ N, 82° 34.622′ 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 south 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: Hans Winn (here, next to this marker); Barry Lubin (here, next to this marker); Cecil B. DeMille (here, next to this marker); H.S.H. Stephanie of Monaco (here, next to this marker); Pablo Rodriguez and Family (a few steps from this marker); The Del Moral Perch Act Troupe (a few steps from this marker); Ian Garden (a few steps from this marker); Tim Holst (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Joseph Bauer. The Circus “Ring of Fame” recognizes those persons who made a significant contribution to the art and culture of the circus. With dozens of

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Joseph Bauer Marker

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 31, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

A wide view which includes the Joseph Bauer Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

3. A wide view which includes the Joseph Bauer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.