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

Tino Wallenda-Zoppe

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Tino Wallenda-Zoppe Marker

Inscription.

From his successful re-creation with class of seven-person pyramid that had tragically collapsed on the highwire 36 years earlier, to his spectacular skywalks and the winning of the Silver Clown Award at Monte Carlo he has become one of the preeminent wirewalkers of his time. Concerned for others, since 1997 he has devoted his spare hours to visitation of prisons where he shares his Christian beliefs with inmates.
With affection from those whose lives Tino has touched

Erected 2010.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Entertainment.

Location. 27° 19.107′ N, 82° 34.602′ 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 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.

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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: John Pugh (here, next to this marker); Dime Wilson Family (here, next to this marker); Rudi and Sue Lenz (here, next to this marker); Count Nicholas (here, next to this marker); Pedro Reis (here, next to this marker); Dieter Tasso (here, next to this marker); The Stephenson Family (here, next to this marker); Bello Nock (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Tino Wallenda-Zoppe. 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

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Tino Wallenda-Zoppe Marker

world famous circus performers and the rich circus heritage of the Sarasota, Florida area.

Also see . . . Circus Ring of Fame. (Submitted on April 2, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.