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Fun times with books and readers!

Centennial Retirement Community

THE RINGLING WINTER MANSION IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA:

The lobby
Dining room ceiling
Windows were all softly tinted
The bar (liquor all gone…)
Tiffany wall in the bar
The central room
Ceiling of the ballroom displayed international dancers
Looking out to the Gulf
A spot to relax on the terrace
Dining room table
German silver (not silver at all!) counters in the kitchen
The Enunciator: A bell would ring and a light appear noting the room wishing attention
A modern kitchen, for the time
Front tower above the entry
Reflecting pool in from of the house
Reflecting pool statuary
Banyan trees

THE RINGLING CIRCUS MUSEUM SARASOTA, FLORIDA:

Circus wagon wheels in the Ringling Museum, Sarasota
Ringling’s special train: The Sitting Room
Bedroom
Club car
Miniature model of a day at the circus!
Truly amazing display!