By JAY HANDELMAN, HERALD-TRIBUNE
Clown and comedian Renaldo (Photo by Cliff Roles)
SARASOTA – These moments do more than just warm up the crowd for the show to come. Al “Renaldo” Calienes is as much a sociologist as he is a clown. He’s studying individuals to figure out who might be most willing to join him later on stage. More
By SAMMI FISHER, OBSERVER GROUP
The incredible hand-balancing of Duo Fusion
SARASOTA – This summer, The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling are stepping out of the ring and onto the stage to present a show everyone can enjoy — especially if the term “hand balancers” intrigues you. More
By SUNCOAST VIEW, ABC7
SARASOTA – Duo Fusion performs and speaks about performing in the 2018 Summer Circus Spectacular on ABC7’s “Suncoast View”.
By JAY HANDELMAN, HERALD-TRIBUNE
SARASOTA – You’ll hear a lot of giggles and quite a few oohs and aahs during the 2018 edition of the Summer Circus Spectacular, which brings the Circus Arts Conservatory back to The Ringling’s Historic Asolo Theater. More
By AMELIA HANKS, OBSERVER GROUP
SARASOTA – Harper Lassiter, 3, couldn’t tear her eyes away from the plate she spun on a stick at The Mall at UTC. Her small hand grasped the end of the stick and had to be pried away by her father, Jimmy Lassiter. More
By ANNA BRYSON, HERALD-TRIBUNE
SARASOTA – Summer Circus Spectacular is back for its 11th annual production featuring some of the circus world’s most exciting acts. The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling are presenting another show for “children of all ages” to enjoy today through July 28. More
By WHITNEY ELFSTROM, HERALD-TRIBUNE
SARASOTA – Standing 20 feet in the air on a small platform, with a clear view of downtown Sarasota, 12 brave kids are taking big leaps this week during the Circus Arts Conservatory first three-day flying trapeze summer workshop. More
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 memories will be made with a future generation of circus performers. More.
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.
