Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cliff Vargas
Circus Ring of Fame
His hands-on managerial style and tireless work ethic helped him build Circus Vargas into one of the great circuses of the modern era. Starting from scratch with three trucks and eight animals, by the time of his untimely death 20 years later the show had become a giant 3-ring extravaganza, showing before 2 million spectators annually.
Erected by Ken Dodd, Rolland K. Kaiser and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 27° 19.115′ N, 82° 34.604′ 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Norma and Ben and Eva Davenport (here, next to this marker); Franz Czeisler Tihany (here, next to this marker); Alberto Zoppe (here, next to this marker); Sylvia Zerbini (here, next to this marker); Italo Fornasari Family (here, next to this marker); Gee Gee Engesser (here, next to this marker); Jenny Wallenda (here, next to this marker); D.R. and Isla Miller (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.
Regarding Cliff Vargas. 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 99 times since then and 15 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.