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

Todos Acrobatic Troupe/Palace Duo Aerial Act

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. Todos Acrobatic Troupe/Palace Duo Aerial Act Marker

Inscription. Prior to arriving in the United States, The Rodos Tumbling Troupe, headed by Bruno Rode and Eva Kuhn, traveled all over Europe and South Africa. In 1960 they arrived in the U.S. they traveled North America with the Hamid Morton Circus, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey, Shrine and many other circuses. They starred on ABC’s Hollywood Palace show, at state fairs, night clubs, Madison Square Garden and Steel Pier in Atlantic City, NJ.

The Palace Duo Aerial (Cradle) Act, Hans and Rosie Rode, received the Golden Award at the Canadian International Circus in Mexico City for their thrilling performance in 1971.

Then in 1972 the family opened the old Heidelberg Castle here in Sarasota at the corner of Fruitville and Highway 301, presenting live entertainment in a unique German setting, with all their children and grandchildren working and performing on the trampoline.
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Erected 2019 by Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.

Location. 27° 19.082′ N, 82° 34.635′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. Marker is at

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the intersection of St Armands Circle and John Ringling Boulevard, on the left when traveling south on St Armands Circle. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hernandez Family (here, next to this marker); Ursula Boettcher and Alaska (here, next to this marker); Charles Robert Sidlow (here, next to this marker); Cedric Walker (here, next to this marker); The Flying Espanas (here, next to this marker); The Fredonias (here, next to this marker); Carla Wallenda (a few steps from this marker); Reggie Armor (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

More about this marker. 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 7, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Todos Acrobatic Troupe/Palace Duo Aerial Act Marker (right center) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Todos Acrobatic Troupe/Palace Duo Aerial Act Marker (right center)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.