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

Terry Cavaretta & The Flying Cavarettas

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Terry Cavaretta & The Flying Cavarettas Marker

Inscription. One of the greatest female flying trapezists, Terry began flying at the age of five, made her professional debut at eight and mastered the difficult triple somersault at the tender age of 13. As one of the Flying Cavarettas, she completed the triple more than 20,000 times. Featuring Terry with sisters Kandy, Maureen, Marleen and brother Jimmy in one of the most beautiful of all aerial presentations. The Flying Cavarettas thrilled audiences around the world and starred for an unprecedented 23 years at Las Vegas' famous Circus Circus.

Erected by Dennis and Fay DeLoach, Bob Yerkes, Joe and Leanne Branam and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

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

Location. 27° 19.11′ N, 82° 34.603′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It 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 St. Armands Circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near

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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

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: George Scott (here, next to this marker); The Stephenson Family (here, next to this marker); Bello Nock (here, next to this marker); Jenny Wallenda (here, next to this marker); Dieter Tasso (here, next to this marker); Pedro Reis (here, next to this marker); John Pugh (here, next to this marker); Dime Wilson Family (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Terry Cavaretta & The Flying Cavarettas. The Circus “Ring of Fame” recognizes

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Terry Cavaretta & The Flying Cavarettas Marker

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.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 655 times since then and 58 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.