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"Mable Ringling" presented by Sue Chapman

  • January 25, 2024
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
"Mable Ringling"

Presented by Sue Chapman

Thursday, January 25, 2024

3 PM-4 PM

Seating is Limited.  Registration required.

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Choose the William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Library. 

Sue Chapman, from the Venice Area Historical Society will portray Mable Burton Ringling, wife of Ringling Brothers Circus impresario John Ringling, who had her own influence on Sarasota.

A woman of mystery, a socialite, and a noted philanthropist, Mable Ringling was one of Sarasota's most glamourous settlers.



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