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St. Armand's Circle: A Veritable Circus of Shopping, Dining and Pleasure Many factors attract guests to the Longboat Key Club & Resort – a premier Florida resort. St. Armand's Circle, for example, is the perfect venue for an outdoor stroll, distinctive shopping and delicious cuisine. And it is right nearby our beautiful resort in Florida. Most who visit St. Armand's Circle likely have little interest in its history or inception. Visitors tend to simply be interested in all St. Armand's Circle has to offer now. However, this popular tourist destination has an interesting past. When John Ringling of the Ringling Bros. purchased a group of islands off Sarasota in the 1920s, he dreamed of a major tourist attraction with elegant shops, world-class restaurants, and the finest of Florida resorts. Although Ringling did not live to see it, his dream is reality today. The land Ringling bought has become a destination for world-class visitors – and it is known as St. Armand's Circle on Lido Key. Within minutes of Longboat Key and our foremost Florida resort, St. Armand's Circle is more than just a major tourist destination – it has character. At St. Armand's Circle, guests from our Florida resort find contemporary architecture of distinction, exclusive shops, galleries, exotic boutiques, sophisticated restaurants and nightlife all in one spot. For our guests, it is possible to visit the center of St. Armand's Circle. Here, they find The Circus Ring of Fame, a “sidewalk of circus stars” and a lasting tribute to Ringling. When you visit our resort in Florida, be sure to visit St. Armand's Circle. Consider Ringling's influence – his plans and dreams for the area. As a performer who sought to entertain and please, he would likely be proud. |
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