Three Ringling Circus HALSTEAD PRESS From leading contributors

From leading contributors

Prepared by A

with detailed colour-coded maps

After more than four decades and scores of books

developing from a pioneer town to a luxury resort to an important crossroads of the Western Hemisphere

Three Ringling Circus HALSTEAD PRESS From leading contributorsSarasota would not be what it is today without the influence of the Ringling family, particularly John and Mable Ringling and John's brother Charles. Unlike some other entertainers of the era, the Ringling family saw their enterprise as a business and as a way of entertaining the masses through good, clean fun. Three Ringling Circus will focus on the history of this family and will bring to life (and light) their past and present impact on Sarasota's