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

Bello Nock

Circus Ring Of Fame

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Bello Nock Marker

Inscription.

Seventh generation member of one of the circus world’s royal families, his upswept red hair and daredevil aerial high jinks set him apart as one of the preeminent clowns in recent history. His mastery of such apparatus as the swaypole, highwire, wheel and trampoline, paired with an infectious sense of comedy and fun prompted Time Magazine to name him “America’s Best Clown.” Bello’s career included eight years at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey with a final celebration called “Bellobration.”
The Feld Family and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

Erected 2009 by The Feld Family and Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. 27° 19.109′ 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. Dieter Tasso (here, next to this marker); Pedro Reis

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(here, next to this marker); George Scott (here, next to this marker); John Pugh (here, next to this marker); The Stephenson Family (here, next to this marker); Terry Cavaretta & The Flying Cavarettas (here, next to this marker); Jenny Wallenda (here, next to this marker); Tino Wallenda-Zoppe (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Bello Nock. 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. Bello Nock 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 139 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.