Finding Florida - Episode 20c: Finding Balance in Sarasota at the Ringling Museum

We pay homage to the impact the Ringling Bros Circus and family had on developing Sarasota by bringing you an entire episode all about the circus! We spent half a day at The Ringling (the State Art Museum of Florida), and were treated to tours from several of their curators. Our friend, Izzy Jay from the Reporting Live Podcast joined us with her family for the tour. Together, we learned why John and Mable Ringling made Sarasota their home. And, we visited the Circus Museum, their mansion called the Ca’ d’Zan, and one of the largest art collections in Florida. Jump in your clown car, head for the big top, and take this journey through time with us at the Greatest Show on Earth. Listen in...

Tour Guide:  Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: [email protected]

Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: [email protected]

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Pic Credit:  Finding Florida Podcast

Intro Voice Over Artist: Erica Mandy of The Newsworthy

Stop: The Ringling Museum,  5401 Bayshore Road, Sarasota, FL 34234

Guest: Virginia Harshman, PR Director

Stop: Circus Museum with our guide Jennifer Lemmer Posey, Curator of Circus

Stop: Ca' d'Zan with our guide Marissa Hershon, Curator

Stop: Museum of Art, Sarah Cartwright, Curator of Collections

Additional Support Provided by: Flint Stone Media

Special Thanks to: Britney Guertin, Communications & Content Manager for Visit Sarasota County

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Let’s find balance in Sarasota and Siesta Key!! Friday, July 19th

• 10:00 am: Tour of the Ringling Museum
• 12:45 pm: Lunch at Michael’s On East
• 3:30 pm:   Florida Studio Theatre
• 7:30 pm: Dinner with friend, Justine Griffin, at Bravo Coastal Bar & Kitchen
• Accommodations provided by Siesta Key Bungalows

Saturday, July 20th

• 10:00 am: Trapeze Class at the Circus Arts Conservatory
• 12:30 pm: Lunch with listeners, Nina Insinna and Katie Jones at Station 400
• 2:00 pm:  Rad Rover E-Bike tour of Siesta Key with Endless Summer Eco-Tours & Rentals

Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email [email protected]. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know!

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