Ward-Bell Flyers

Historical marker location:

1 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and South Boulevard of the Presidents, on the left when traveling east on St Armands Circle.)

Circus Ring of Fame.

The Everglades, one of Florida's most iconic natural landmarks, was not always a protected area. In fact, it was once considered a worthless swamp and was drained and developed for agricultural purposes in the early 20th century.