By SRQ DAILY SATURDAY PERSPECTIVES EDITION SARASOTA —A new era of circus arts legacy has begun. This week The Circus Arts Conservatory officially broke ground in the iconic Sailor Circus Arena for a $4 million renovation that will provide air conditioning, state-of-the-art flooring and retractable seating. More.
By Kimberly Kuizon, FOX 13 News SARASOTA — Thanks to the community’s generosity and a grant from the state, that will no longer be an issue. Money raised will provide A/C and some much-needed updates. Construction is expected to wrap up by the end of the year, just in time for the big 70th-anniversary celebration where new […]
SARASOTA — This year, from May 8 through May 12, communities such as Sarasota County will acknowledge the benefits the travel and tourism industry has for our economy and quality of life. Guest Service Excellence – Heart of House award went to Marcia Carlson Pack of The Circus Arts Conservatory. More.
By: Amelia Hanks, Community Reporter SARASOTA — From noon Tuesday to noon on Wednesday, the Circus Arts Conservatory was hoping to raise $50,000 through the Giving Challenge. The money would be dedicated to its Circus Science Program, which has impacted more than 20,000 students since 2012. More.
BY SRQ DAILY MONDAY BUSINESS EDITION SARASOTA — The Junior League of Sarasota held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Sailor Circus Sarasota this past weekend to commemorate the completion of recent improvements. The League’s New Member Class of 2017-18 has dedicated its time and resources to breathe new life into the grounds of Sarasota’s beloved Sailor Circus, a […]
BY SRQ DAILY SATURDAY PERSPECTIVES EDITION SARASOTA — Last Saturday, The Circus Arts Conservatory, The Junior League of Sarasota, The Heart Gallery of Sarasota and The Children’s Guardian Fund partnered together to host 60 foster children and their foster families for a special presentation of the Sailor Circus Academy. The purpose of the event was to provide a light-hearted atmosphere in which foster children and their foster families were able to enjoy dinner and a fun-filled show, many attending the […]
By Mark Lawrence, Herald correspondent SARASOTA — Then, in an instant, the orchestra’s notes hit a crescendo. The 100-plus voices of the chorale join en masse. And the aerialist executes a take-your-breath-away move. Everything about the moment is choreographed to amaze. And a night full of such moments is precisely what makes the annual Cirque des […]
By Thomas Becnel, Staff Writer SARASOTA — For the ninth production of Cirque des Voix — Circus of the Voices — Key Chorale and the Circus Arts Conservatory turn to the moody Hollywood music of composer Danny Elfman. His film scores describe dark characters ranging from “Batman” and “Beetlejuice” to “Spider-Man” and “Edward Scissorhands.” More.
By Wade Tatangelo, Entertainment Editor SARASOTA — Sailor Circus returns to the Big Top for two performances Saturday of “The Greatest ‘Little’ Show on Earth.” The family-friendly production features awesomely-talented local students ages 8 to 18 displaying their skills with acts such as Acrobatic Adagio, Teeterboard, Lyra, Trampoline, Swinging Cradle, Juggling, Roller Skating, Aerial Silks, Web, Slack […]
By Scott Dennis, WWSB SARASOTA — Sailor Circus Academy students will shine under the spotlight as they present the 69th annual spring performance of “The Greatest ‘Little’ Show on Earth” – for one day only under the Big Top in Nathan Benderson Park behind the Mall at UTC. This is the first time Sailor Circus students have performed […]