St. Armands Circle was filled with circus performers and appreciators at the 29th annual Circus Ring of Fame Jan. 10.
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Kristen Herhold
| 4:44 p.m. January 10, 2016
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“This is the most prestigious honor any circus member or family can ever receive. My brother and I are honored to accept this for our dad.” — Bonnie Nicholas-Shine, daughter of Count Nicholas.
St. Armands Circle was filled with circus performers and appreciators at the 29th annual Circus Ring of Fame Jan. 10.
The event, which was established in 1987, honors those who have influenced the circus industry. This year’s five honorees bring the Ring of Fame’s total to 125.
Inductees Kenny Dodd and James Hamid Jr. reveal their plaques.
Tuffy Nicholas and Bonnie Nicholas-Shine accept the award on behalf of their father, Count Nicholas.
Circus Ring of Fame President Brian Liddicoat and inductee James Hamid Jr.
Former honoree Norma Fox, Lauren Taylor Nock and former honoree Aurelia Nock
Master of Ceremonies Chuck Sidlow
Sarasota Mayor Willie Charles Shaw
Inductee Kenny Dodd
Inductee Kenny Dodd
The Windjammers Unlimited Circus Band performs.
The Windjammers Unlimited Circus Band performs.
James Hamid Jr.
James Hamid Jr.
Pom Pom Scott speaks on behalf of her father, George Scott.
Bonnie Nicholas-Shine and Tuffy Nicholas accept the award on behalf of their father, Count Nicholas.
Tuffy Nicholas and Bonnie Nicholas-Shine accept the award on behalf of their father, Count Nicholas.
Josiah Bichler, Lillian Hafner and Owen Leonard pass out peanuts.
Inductees Kenny Dodd and James Hamid Jr.
Inductees Kenny Dodd and James Hamid Jr. reveal their plaques.
This year’s honorees and their families
Jumbo the elephant makes an appearance
Frank Hopper, who designed the plaques, with Master of Ceremonies Chuck Sidlow
