The Circus Museum was established in 1948 by The Ringling's first director, Arthur Austin Jr. Not only does it honor John Ringling, but it was also the first museum in the U.S. that documented the ...

It’s both whimsical and serious, though its website is awful. And, Governor DeSantis, don’t mess with its governance. The John and Mabel Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota is a rara avis, understood ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Sarasota and the circus became forever linked more than 70 years ago when John Ringling decided to move the headquarters of his "Greatest Show on Earth" to the lovely Gulf Coast city ...

Much of Sarasota’s picturesque landscapes and fascinating history is situated north of downtown, tucked away along the shores of Sarasota Bay at a world-renowned institution known as The Ringling. A ...

As the official State Art Museum of Florida, part of Florida State University, and the largest university-affiliated museum in North America, The Ringling is a powerful and inspiring symbol of ...

In 1834, teenager Afong Moy became the first known Chinese woman to come to the United States, where she was displayed as a kind of side show attraction by two American businessman trying to promote ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Potential changes in ownership to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art continues to see pushback. Organizers of the recently formed Citizens to Protect the Ringling said more ...

The New College of Florida is set to take control of the Ringling Museum in Sarasota from FSU. A grassroots effort has bubbled up to stop the management change. Organizers say New College lacks the ...

From Easter egg hunts to a 4/20 block party bash, this weekend offers something for just about everyone in the Sarasota area. Whether you're looking to celebrate the holiday with the kids, enjoy some ...