When you say the name Ringing to someone outside of Florida, they no doubt think of the circus. Say it to someone who considers himself to a Floridian, and he’ll probably tell you about the Ringling Museum of Art. Jon was part of the Ringling family and their circus legacy, but he also developed a taste for fine art, and when he joined the Florida land boom, and developed parts of Sarasota, he made a home for himself in the area.

The Ringing estate a 66-acre estate on Sarasota Bay, and is easily accessible of I-75. You’ll find the Museum of Art featuring European & American paintings, Asian area, and contemporary art. Inside the Circus Museum are costumes, equipment, and other items on display to show circus history. It’s a great place for a day trip, and they offer educational programs and special events monthly.