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

Alberto Zoppe

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Alberto Zoppe Marker

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Famed as the performer for whose services John Ringling North traded an elephant, he is the fabled patriarch of a family whose circus roots go back 160 years in Italy. His classic bareback equestrian act was featured in C.B. DeMille’s “The Greatest Show on Earth.” The consummate showman, he enhances the Zoppe circus legacy as he continues to perform well into his 80’s.
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Erected 2006 by Friends and Family and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 27° 19.114′ N, 82° 34.603′ 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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marker. Sylvia Zerbini (here, next to this marker); Cliff Vargas (here, next to this marker); Norma and Ben and Eva Davenport (here, next to this marker); Italo Fornasari Family (here, next to this marker); Gee Gee Engesser (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 Alberto Zoppe. 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 . . . . (Submitted on April 3, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Alberto Zoppe 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 72 times since then and 7 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.