March 25, 2026 | Sarasota
A North Sarasota property tied to the legacy of the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus has come to market, blending historic character with modern versatility. Located at 941 Virginia Drive, the private compound is listed for $1.5 million by Realtor Angela Adams of Michael Saunders & Company.
Spanning three city lots totaling 125 feet in length, the unusually wide residence stretches approximately 79 feet across — a defining feature rooted in its colorful past. The home is believed to have housed M’Toto, an 850-pound western lowland gorilla who became one of Sarasota’s most beloved circus-era personalities…