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

The Advance Professionals

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. The Advance Professionals Marker

Inscription. The Advance Professionals wrote the book on live event promotion. Since the early days of P.T. Barnum, it has been the work of those who executed the tour planning, marketing, advertising, sponsorship, and public relations that made the circus a financial success. The circus has always been a combination of equal parts art and business, and without attention to the business of the circus there would be no show. The Advance Professionals, whose efforts sold the tickets providing an audience for the artists are being honored for their contributions to the industry. Many alumni of this group have gone on to become agents, show producers and educators. You will find them in the leadership of media companies, venues, major league sports, arts, and entertainment.
Circus Artist and Friends of the Advance Professionals

Erected 2023 by Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.

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

Location. 27° 19.086′ N, 82° 34.65′ 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 south on

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St Armands Circle. 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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 St Armands Cir, Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: George Carden (here, next to this marker); Nik Wallenda (here, next to this marker); Galaxy Girl Tina Winn (here, next to this marker); Willie Edelston (here, next to this marker); Peggy Williams (here, next to this marker); Richter and Casselly Families (here, next to this marker); Reverend Father George G. Hogan (here, next to this marker); Jeanette Williams (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Also see . . . Circus Ring of Fame. (Submitted on March 27, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

The Advance Professionals Marker (right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. The Advance Professionals Marker (right)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.