From the Save the Venice Circus Arena Facebook page…
Still Hope –
Our Foundation has been kicked to the curb by the City once more. Most would think we should just hang it up and stop trying to preserve that which WE believe is truly our most precious commodity and resource. Like pit bulls this only makes us madder and more resolved to DO SOMETHING!!!! We have put together this possible scenario. I personally have called upon Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Ringling Sarasota, Selby Foundation, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, etc., etc., etc., for emergency help. NOW I ASK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!
Here is what we have been working on.
BUY – the arena steel and move it off the Island.
COST – $500,000.00 for the steel and the land to move it to. (Sound like a lot until you realize that is what the Airport was going to charge us every year, so its a bargain)
TIMELINE – NOW weeks not months.WE NEED OUR 100,000 STRONG MORE THAN EVER. PLEASE DONATE TODAY, WE CAN’T WAIT! THANK YOU!
Your donation is tax deductible. We still seek naming rights for the newly located arena!
The Venice Circus Arts Foundation is seeking donors to help them restore and preserve the Venice Circus Arena, the former winter headquarters for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Please participate in the 100,000 STRONG giving challenge. When 100,000 people donate $20 or more gets them to first base with the restoration. If you donate $125.00 or more they will send you an authentic arena seat and back along with your certificate of contribution.
The Venice Circus Arts Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 2220
Venice, FL 34284
941-485-7675
Join our team of individuals working together to bring the circus arts back to Venice. With the restoration of the historic Venice Depot, the excitement of the circus and the arrival of the circus train is being preserved, along with a commemorative statue of Gunther Gebel-Williams.
The Venice Circus Arts Foundation, Inc., (classified under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3)) is working to preserve the parcel of land behind the Venice Arena, once the winter quarters for the “Greatest Show on Earth.” This special place in American Circus History is in danger of disappearing with current plans for commercial development of the site.
The Venice Circus Arts Foundation, Inc. wants to reintroduce Venice (and the world) to its marvelous history. Your support and commitment will make you a vital part of the team working to preserve the circus arts.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Venice Circus Arts Foundation is to preserve the circus arts and their heritage (in Venice), create unique educational opportunities, encourage significant economic development and promote family entertainment through the circus experience.
To volunteer for the Venice Circus Arts Foundation please call or email us. We NEED your help!
General Contact Info
Phone: 941-485-7675
Email: info@venicecircusarts.comMail to:
The Venice Circus Arts Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 2220
Venice Florida 34284Office Address is:
200 Base Avenue
Venice Florida 34285The Arena Address is…
1401 S. Ringling Dr.
Venice, Fl. 34285
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