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

Dime Wilson Family

Circus Ring Of Fame

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Dime Wilson Family Marker

Inscription. He clowned for a lifetime while helping raise a half-dozen future circus stars. Paired with his wife, Connie, who was one of the first performing female clowns, the couple amused audiences on more than 30 shows over half a century while also bringing five talented daughters and a son into the circus world. All of the offspring, Penny, Trudy, Joanne, Linda, Donna and Dime, Jr. pursued circus careers and became notable performers, specializing in clowning, aerial and animal acts.

Erected 2010 by The Nelson Trust and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

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

Location. 27° 19.107′ N, 82° 34.603′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. Marker is at the intersection of St. Armands Circle and John Ringling Boulevard (Florida Route 789), 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. Tino Wallenda-Zoppe (here, next to this marker); John Pugh (here, next to this marker); The Stephenson Family (here, next to this marker);

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

Regarding Dime Wilson Family. 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 . . . The 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. Dime Wilson Family Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.