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

John Pugh

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. John Pugh Marker

Inscription.

Though British by birth, he lived the American dream of rising from minor performer to become owner of the circus for which he worked. As owner of the mighty Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, few have done more to preserve the traditions of the traveling, 3-ring, tented American circus. His impeccable standards of excellence and knack for knowing what audiences desire have made the trampoline performer into a giant among circus impresarios.
Brigitte Pugh and the staff of the Cole Bros. Circus

Erected by Brigitte Pugh and the staff of the Cole Brothers Circus.

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

Location. 27° 19.108′ N, 82° 34.602′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pedro Reis (here, next to this marker); Tino Wallenda-Zoppe (here, next to this marker); Dieter Tasso

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(here, next to this marker); Dime Wilson Family (here, next to this marker); Bello Nock (here, next to this marker); The Stephenson Family (here, next to this marker); George Scott (here, next to this marker); Rudi and Sue Lenz (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding John Pugh. 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 2, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. John Pugh Marker

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 184 times since then and 19 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.