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

Sylvia Zerbini

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Sylvia Zerbini Marker

Inscription. Growing up on her family’s circus, her love of animals and her admiration of her mother’s trapeze artistry led Sylvia to become an expert equine trainer and an outstanding aerialist. One of the first to attain superstardom in the 21st century, she brings beauty, grace and showmanship to a dazzling center ring attraction that deftly combines a spectacular trapeze routine with a superb liberty horse display.

Erected by Eastern States Exposition/Wayne McCary Special Friend Dante Mario Marotto and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

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

Location. 27° 19.113′ N, 82° 34.604′ 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 this postal address: 1 St Armands Circle, Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Alberto Zoppe (here, next to this marker); Gee Gee Engesser (here, next to this marker); Italo Fornasari Family (here, next to this marker); Cliff Vargas (here, next to this marker); Norma and Ben and Eva Davenport (here, next to this marker); Franz Czeisler Tihany (here, next to this marker); Jenny Wallenda (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 Sylvia Zerbini. The Circus “Ring of Fame” recognizes those persons who made a significant contribution to the art and culture of the

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Sylvia Zerbini Marker

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 3, 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 3, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.