There is an old Indian legend that Native Americans came to Sarasota during the "season of the big storms" because they knew it was protected.
Another local story claims that John Ringling, when looking for a home for his circus and his family, landed in Sarasota for much the same reasons. After researching weather patterns, he moved his headquarters to Sarasota and the rest is circus history.
While stories may be just that, recent scientific studies have indicated that the Indians- and John Ringling - may have been absolutely correct.
As we once again were completely bypassed by a storm (nothing major has landed here in most of our lifetimes) , we are reminded of just one more reason to love Sarasota.
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