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Top 5 Things To Do This Week, Feb. 26-March 3

By Wade Tatangelo, Entertainment Editor    SARASOTA — Circus Sarasota has produced another thrilling success with “Ovation,” the company’s annual big top showcase, which this year honors the 250th anniversary of the modern circus with first-rate acts from around the world. Featured performers include hand-balance Duo KVAS, French juggling ace Kris Kremo, the Juju tight wire act, and […]

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PGA golfer Ben Curtis, and his 2003 British Open trophy, party crash and photo bomb

By: Kayleigh Omang, Black Tie Reporter   SARASOTA —On Feb. 15, The Circus Arts Conservatory Big Top welcomed more than 660 attendees, including philanthropist Wendy Feinstein and guests from 19 care and assisted-living facilities and schools for a special abbreviated performance of Circus Sarasota’s Ovation. More.

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Bringing seniors and kids together at The Pines

By: Carrie Seidman, Columnist, Sarasota Herald-Tribune SARASOTA — …These regular sessions of music, art, horticulture and “Laughter Unlimited,” led by clown Chuck Sidlow of the Circus Arts Conservatory, are meant to be a boon to both populations. After all, studies have shown seniors suffer less depression and better health and children acquire better social and emotional skills […]

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One year after Wallenda accident, the show must go on for Circus Sarasota

By: Marty Clear, Bradenton Herald SARASOTA — A year ago, five performers in Nik Wallenda’s high-wire act were seriously injured in an accident during Circus Sarasota rehearsals. None of the injuries were life-threatening, but Wallenda still called it the worst day of his life. Wallenda was not injured, but members of his family were. Circus Sarasota for […]