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Sailor Circus

2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 361-6350
Ranked #6 of 62 attractions in Sarasota
5.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Performances
Traveler Description: Only in Sarasota can you experience the "Greatest Little Show On Earth," the Sailor Circus is celebrating its 63rd Anniversary this year as the... more »
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Bradenton, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

We sat with our mouths open in expectation as these young people did amazing things. It felt like my first time as I watched with anxious anticipation. The acrobatics were superb, much like Circ D Solei? More

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Sarasota, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

One of Sarasota's treasures, the Sailor Circus has thrilled the student participants, their families and the community for over 60 years. Circus Sarasota now directs them and the choreography is better than ever. Students from 4th - 12th grade learn skills, discipline, cooperation, and pride of accomplishment from being part of this amazing program. We attend their winter and spring... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

We went for their last performance of the year. We did not know what to expect and were very impressed by the level of professionalism demonstrated by the kids in the show. The show was extremely entertaining. The students were delightful to watch. Some of the acts really seemed professional, particularly the two young men doing the hand balance act.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Great acts, well done. Fun atmosphere really like the old Big Top performances. More

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Sarasota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

You'll be a kid again! Great place. Would highly recommend it. More

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Sarasota, Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

I was in the Sailor Circus as kid and it was a great experience for me. It gave me a place to fit and really learn how to work as a team. Theses kids work so hard and they keep improving themselves every show. More

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Sarasota, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We went to this circus two years in a row. It was weird. The first time it was circus with full orchestra. Neither complemented the other. This year there was a featured "star. It was so-so and pricey. I must admit after seeing Cirque do Soleil{sp?} everything else pales by comparison. More

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47 reviews 47 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Wow this is a wonderful Circus.It takes place in the parkink next to Ed Smith Ball Park. More

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Holmes Beach, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

My favorite circus ever because there are no captive animals performing or parading and the performers are all school students. If PE had been this much fun when I was in school, I would have enjoyed it! A great tribute to the industry Ringling developed nearby. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

We were vacationing in the Sarasota area recently and happened along this circus. WHAT A TREAT!! Frankly we were a bit skeptical as to what type of circus school kids would be able to preform but these "kids" blew us away. The acts were approaching professional quality in many areas. Best of all way the camaraderie that was evident from... More

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