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John and Mable Ringling Art Museum

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Beaches, boating, golf, dining, shopping, theater all happening in Sarasota County. Each area of Sarasota County has a personality of its own., Visitors enjoy its active downtown and arts and theater district, and friendly small towns. Luxurious Longboat Key's and Siesta Key casual beach area offer tennis, golf and dining. White Sand beaches to St. Armand's Circle which is the home to gourmet restaurants and chic shops featuring the best items from around the world.


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Once mainly a vacation or retirement destination, now Sarasota is home to many diverse interests. Year-round average temperature is in the 70's, employment opportunities are on the rise, many recreational activities and schools which rank among the best in the state draw the creative and entrepreneurial, skilled and professionals who want to live in a community where life is fun. About one half of the population is age 25 to 64.



Ringling Museums

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

An outstanding collection of fine art and sculpture. Many beautiful works of art from the 16 th - 19 th century Europe. An extensive Baroque collection. Outdoor sculpture gardens feature a 15 ft statue of "David" and numerous other Greek and Roman figures. A perfectly sculptured chariot and fountain with Greek Gods lifting turtles are located in the center of the garden. Sitting on the Veranda overlooking the garden sipping a cool drink on a sunny day is delightful, beauty all around- statues and tropic waterfalls and palm trees. Walk behind the Art Museum to the Ringling Mansion down a path with several Banyan tress, a with a cafe tucked among them in the cool shade. Be sure to visit the rose garden, which was created even before the house was built. Designed in the shape of wagon wheel. Many different varieties of roses abound, their the fragrance fills the air.

Circus Museum!

Ringling Brothers Circus Museum. History of the circus, clowns, and circus wagons. Learn about becoming a clown, famous circus acts and side shows. Great fun and educational for all ages. Relive the outdoor three ring circus of the past compare with circus of the present.

Make an appointment for a private tour or special presentations:

e-mail: circusmuseum@ringling.org

Fax: 941-359-5731

Telephone: 941-359-5744

Address: Ringling Museum of the Circus The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243

Càd'Zan The Ringling Winter Residence Restored

Càd'Zan, John and Mable Ringling's Venetian Gothic mansion on Sarasota Bay, is an important historic home in America. The mansion combines architectural features from two of Mrs. Ringling's favorite Venetian hotels: the Danieli and the Bauer-Grünwald. Dwight James Baum of New York supervised final plans and the actual construction. The Ringlings moved into the mansion in 1926.

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