Sarasota Circus History

Friends of Big Top Tours

Sarasota and her Islands:
www.sarasotafl.org

Circus Sarasota:
www.circussarasota.org

Toby Circus Ballantine
(Your host aboard Big Top Tours!)
www.tobycircus.com

Circus Tour Sarasota

HERE’S WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT BIG TOP TOURS:

"There’s something new in the circus world, the Big Top Tour... It turns out that the perfect way to have a historical tour of Sarasota is through the eyes of the circus. Practically every landmark in town has a circus connection..."
- Sarasota Magazine (February 2011)

"For two hours-plus, lifelong clown, juggler, magician and stilt-walker, Toby Ballantine...narrated a tour that traced Sarasota's world-famous circus history. The hidden gems {along the route} and a touching outpouring from the circus veteran made the tour special."
– Bradenton Herald (December 16, 2010)

"Thank you so very much for making our bus trip such a great and fun time for all of us! A highlight of our season!"
- From a "thank-you" note from the Sojourners, Christ United Methodist Church, Venice

"A new way to enjoy the circus side of Sarasota..."
– The White Tops: A publication of The Circus Fans Association of America (March/April 2011)

"Entertaining even for a Sarasota native."
– (Hand-written comment from Jon Thaxton, Sarasota County Commissioner)

"Wonderful, informative, spectacular. Can't say enough good things."
- Nancy K. (Hand-written comment from a guest aboard the tour)

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