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Pedro Reis

Circus Ring of Fame

 
 
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. Pedro reis Marker
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A spectacular aerial performer, he cofounded Circus Sarasota and became the driving force behind its emergence as one of the country’s elite circuses. By presenting top quality performances and conducting a highly regarded community outreach program, Circus Sarasota has enriched the cultural diversity of the Sarasota area and set new standards for presentation of the circus arts.
Rita Adler

 
Erected by Rita Adler and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkEntertainment.
 
Location. 27° 19.108′ 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. It is also in the American South
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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: Dieter Tasso (here, next to this marker); John Pugh (here, next to this marker); Bello Nock (here, next to this marker); Tino Wallenda-Zoppe (here, next to this marker); The Stephenson Family (here, next to this marker); Dime Wilson Family (here, next to this marker); George Scott (here, next to this marker); Terry Cavaretta & The Flying Cavarettas (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.
 
Regarding Pedro Reis. 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
Pedro Reis Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. Pedro Reis Marker
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 236 times since then and 17 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.
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