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

Jean “Tarzan” Zerbini

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Jean “Tarzan” Zerbini Marker

Inscription.

Swinging into the ring, attired in a loincloth, he was “Tarzan Zerbini, Lord of the Jungle” in one of the most innovative and crowed-pleasing wild animal acts of the 20th century. His dedication to the circus led him in 1980 into ownership of his own circus, a highly successful one-ring European style tenter that is the largest producer of Shrine shows in North America.
Kentel DM

Erected 2011 by Kentel DM and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

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

Location. 27° 19.103′ N, 82° 34.602′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and Fillmore Dive, on the left when traveling north on St Armands Circle. Marker is located on the east 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, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf

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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: Jumbo (here, next to this marker); The Three Atayde Brothers (here, next to this marker); Hamid Family (here, next to this marker); Tony Steele (here, next to this marker); Ward Hall (here, next to this marker); Kenny Dodd (here, next to this marker); Charles Schlarbaum (here, next to this marker); Manuel “Junior” Ruffin (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Jean “Tarzan” Zerbini. 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

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Jean “Tarzan” Zerbini Marker

circus heritage of the Sarasota, Florida area.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.