Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Tony Steele
Circus Ring of Fame
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. Tony Steele Marker
In the second half of the 20th century he was in the top rank of the world’s flying trapeze elite. During a flying career that began at age 15 and has continued well into his 70’s he was the first in history to complete such tricks as the Double Layout, The Two-and-a-Half with Full Twist and the Three-and-a-Half Somersault to a Catcher, a feat that was not surpassed for 20 years. Honored in 2004 by the World Acrobatics Society for his contributions to the flying trapeze, he is joyously enthusiastic about the pleasures and virtues of the aerial art form which he loves.
Erected 2010 by Maurine Brunsdale, Jeannie Schulz, Al and Lin Light, La Norma, Peter Gold, Lee and Judith Smout and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 27° 19.104′ N, 82° 34.602′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. Marker is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and Fillmore Drive, on the left when traveling north on St Armands Circle. Marker is located on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ward Hall (here, next to this marker); The Three Atayde Brothers (here, next to this marker); Jean “Tarzan” Zerbini (here, next to this marker); Jumbo (here, next to this marker); Count Nicholas (here, next to this marker); Rudi and Sue Lenz (here, next to this marker); Manuel “Junior” Ruffin (here, next to this marker); Hamid Family (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.
Regarding Tony Steele. 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 . . . Circus Ring of Fame. (Submitted on April 1, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. Tony Steele Marker
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 165 times since then and 8 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.
