Historic Venice Press

Circus Days in Sarasota & Venice

Added April 1st, 2004

For 65 years, The Greatest Show on Earth wintered in Sarasota and Venice, Florida, leaving those two cities forever different. What those gulf coast cities are today can be traced directly back to the King of the Circus himself, John Ringling—Renaissance man, real estate magnate, showman and visionary. The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus departed Venice in 1992 but more than the memories live on. This book preserves those special years, showcasing the Florida history of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum &ampl Bailey Circus.

Circus Days in Sarasota & Venice Reviews

"A must for local residents and vacationers to this area." — Don Moore, Senior Writer Sun Newspapers May 2004

Our favorite "ghost" writer is back but this time…concentrating on the history of the Ringling Circus. — Missy Martino, Accent on Tampa Bay, August 2004

"This is a must-have book for every Ringling, Venice, or Sarasota circus lover." — Review in Trainmaster, Charlie Smith, Tent #131 Circus Fans Association of America

Circus Days in Sarasota & Venice Product Details

Historic Venice Press (194 pages)
April 2004, $18.95
ISBN-10: 0972165533
ISBN-13: 978-0972165532
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches

Topics: Regional History

Tags: Barnum and Bailey, Circus, Ringling Brothers, Sarasota, Venice