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

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Italo Fornasari, one of the circus world’s most esteemed comedic talents, and his family have influenced the art of clowning in virtually every field of entertainment. Benefiting from Italo’s comical antics, the family, including Italo’s 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 London’s 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.
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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. 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.

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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 markers in Sarasota.

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.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Italo Fornasari Family Marker

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 114 times since then and 9 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.