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CLUB CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

As many of you know, our air conditioning system was destroyed when theives removed all of the copper. It couldn't be at a worse time; it's the hottest summer in a decade.

Repairs are being arranged but the date of completion is unknow at this point.

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Joanne Wilson

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Written by Mike Naughton
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 19:01
The Busiest Dog Act In Show Business Joanne Wilson and her Clever Canines made dates for Struppi Hanneford, Billy Martinʼs Cole All-Star and the Hanneford produced park show in New Hampshire. Her 2010 circus season follows several years of touring with the bus and truck tours of the Will Rogers Follies and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. For more about Joanne Wilson and her famous dogs, go to: www.wilsondogs.com.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 19:14

New Lights, New Cameras, New Air Conditioners

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Written by Mike Naughton
Monday, 30 August 2010 00:00
A Busy Summer At The Showfolks Of Sarasota Our antiquated air conditioning system is kaput. Bids were solicited from several contractors who examined the units on the roof; one contractor did not want to participate due to the dilapidated condition of the units. Tom Gorski of Sarasota was selected to install the 2 new air conditioners. Several more need to be replaced, but we will have to proceed slowly because of financial limitations. The two big units will service the west side of the dining room and the lounge area. These units have 25% greater capacity than the old units which will allow faster cool-down. Also, these units are energy efficient which will help with the electric bill. CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION CAMERAS have been installed to thwart the thieves who remove the copper and the condensers from air conditioners. LIGHTS! The lamp post on the north side of the parking lot has been rewired and a new lamp installed. Repairs to several exterior lights on the roofline were completed; the light for the flagpole and lights on the outside mural have been fixed. Two new extra-bright lights have been installed by the main entrance and handicapped ramp. PARKING LOT, the new painted yellow stripes will make parking a pleasure. And this is just Phase I.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 18:58

Obituaries

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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 07:26
We Honor the Memories of our Circus Family Members Norma Davenpo! Cristianani January 26, 1931 - August 18, 2010 Norma Davenport-Cristiani, 79, of Sarasota died August 18, 2010. Survivors include: her husband of 60 years, Pete; daughters Eva D. Cristiani and Desiree V. Martin, both of Sarasota; sons Tony P. and Pete B.Jr., of Sarasota, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Margaret P. McGuire Rebernig March 30, 1944 - August13, 2010 Margaret P. McGuire-Rebernig, 66, of Sarasota, formerly of Donegal, Ireland, died August 13, 2010. Survivors include her husband, Peter of Sarasota; a brother, James Quinn of England; sisters Maureen Young Wolff of Sarasota, Olive Holmes of Pennsylvania and Clare Bradley of England. Other survivors include: Margaretann, Pepe, Alan, Olly, Tootsie and Sissi. Donations to the Cat Depot, 3542 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34234 in Margaret’s memory would be appreciated. Death Announcements will be published when a request from a family member is submitted. Please send a link to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 07:32

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September - Important Dates

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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 07:23
Saturday, Sept 4 POT LUCK DINNER Saturday, Sept 18 The Jenny Wallenda Senior Showfolks Reunion Saturday, Sept 25 The Showfolks Circus Advertisers Appreciation Reception
Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 18:59

Showfolks of Sarasota Board Of Directors

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Tuesday, 29 June 2010 18:45
2010-2011 Board Of directors President: Noella (Manny) Torres 941 266 2831 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Vice President: Mike Naughton 941 371 0222 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 2nd Vice President: Sharon Golonka 941 724 0102 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Treasurer: Jazmyn Pinson! 941 724 1453 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Buzz Barton 941 928 3663 Dalilah Zerbini-Donoho 941 504 5645 Sabrini Donoho 941 914 4250 Christa Dubsky 941 358 3204 Linda Frisco 813 545 3768 Thina Hansen 941 706 5676 Netta MacMahon 941 755 1392 Auriela Nock 941 359 3662 Linda Rosaire! 941 809 3126 Printing, Spotlight Graphics Web Master, exSITEment Design www.showfolks.com Show Folks Create Your Badge Follow us on Facebook A big thank you to Ron and Arlene Morris, Barb Adlington, John Hansen and the accommodating staff at Spotlight Graphics.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 19:00

Pat Cahin Is Cahing In

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Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 19:09
Pat Cashin, Showfolks member and the pride of New Jersey reports a busy summer season with parades, community festivals and a couple of promotional events for Ringling. “It looked like a slow summer for bookings which is to be expected with the flat economy, but the bookings are last minute phone calls.” Pat is looking forward to his second appearance at Showfolks Circus on Saturday, December 11 at Robartʼs Arena, the crown jewel of Sarasota.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 19:15

Circus Report

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Friday, 30 April 2010 19:27
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Last Updated on Saturday, 01 May 2010 09:54

I Wish I Was There.....

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Written by Mike Naughton
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 19:36
It Happened in 1956 Clyde Beatty Circus opens in LA with the Cisco Kid (Duncan Renaldo) and his horse, Diablo, who appears in the show in a spot involving bandits robbing an old prospector portrayed by “Poodles” Hanneford. The Cisco Kid’s popularity on the television is gathering hard-to-get publicity that should bring extra ticket sales. Gil Gray Circus in Sioux City, IA with Joe Horwath’s lions and tigers; Flying Alexanders; Hazel King and Johnny Herriott, ponies; Jimmy Reynolds and Dick Berg, seals; Wong Troupe; Natal the Monkey Man; Gee Gee’s Alaskans; Adolf Del Bosq with Seranado the Musical Horse; Herriott and Engesser, elephants. RBBB talent, some new faces and some familiar faces: Trevor Bale, lions and tigers; Albert Rix, bears; Viscount Roberto de VasConcellos, dressage; Canestrelli Troupe, traps and balancing; Five Verdu, rolling globes; Three Rebertis, comedy acrobats. Grotto Circus in Richmond, VA, talent booked by Harry Cooke of the Cooke and Rose Agency of Lancaster, PA. Captain Eddie Kuhn’s wild animlas, James M. Cole elephants; Frank Cook, aerialist; Billy Barton, cloud swing; Betty Pasco, aerial; Andrews Dogs and Ponies. Polack Eastern Unit was 12 hours late going from Maine to Erie, PA when a big winter storm forced a long layover in Boston for the baggage cars and the portion of the performers’ cars that traveled by rail. Trailer folks found it rough going on the snow-blocked highways. Mills Brothers The ship bringing new ballet girls from England was fraught by rough seas which forced the scheduled New York arrival to be diverted to the Port of Hoboken. Line-up reported by Jack Mills include: Four Lindemanns, balancing; Two Bakers, juggling; Reynoso Trio, iron jaw; Paul Nelson, equestrian director and horse trainer; Victor Gaona Troupe, casting and wire walking; Dubskys, risley and 12 ballet girls. Cristiani Brothers drew very good crowds in Columbia, Mississippi without a sponsor and despite overcast weather. Doc Capell’s Shop-O-Rama Free Circus out until December doing two shows a day, three day stands to draw shoppers. On the lot are 5 rides, 15 concessions, snake and freak show operated by Johnny Howard. At the grocery store: Potatoes, 5 cents/pound...Onions, 3 cents/pound... Campbells Soup, 15 cents,...Loaf of Bread, 12 cents... Chicken 43 cents/pound...Toilet Tissue, 5 cents Information gathered from several sources and are not presented as original material, just for the enjoyment of our members.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 19:46