Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Italo Fornasari Family
Circus Ring of Fame
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. Italo Fornasari Family Marker
Italo Fornasari, one of the circus worlds most esteemed comedic talents, and his family have influenced the art of clowning in virtually every field of entertainment. Benefiting from Italos comical antics, the family, including Italos wife, Anita, daughter, Rosa, and sons, Doady, Benni and Picin, helped popularize the European style of clowning in the U.S. with such routines as their musical comedy and trampoline acts. Highly regarded abroad, the Fornasaris won a Gold Medal at Londons 1979 Circus World Championships. A year later they were awarded the Prize of Monaco at the Monte Carlo and performed for Pope John Paul II at Vatican City.
Erected by Crab & Fin Restaurant: Jim, Pam and Scott Macdonald.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 27° 19.113′ 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
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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: Gee Gee Engesser (here, next to this marker); Sylvia Zerbini (here, next to this marker); Alberto Zoppe (here, next to this marker); Jenny Wallenda (here, next to this marker); Cliff Vargas (here, next to this marker); Norma and Ben and Eva Davenport (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
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. Italo Fornasari Family Marker
Regarding Italo Fornasari 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 . . . Circus Ring of Fame. (Submitted on April 3, 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 3, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
