THE BALLOON MAN

Circus acts liven up fundraiser

Chuck Sidlow, kneeling, with, from left, Ricardo Sousa, Daniel Perez, Michael and Christy Messer and Erendira Wallenda. The Messers were the underwriters in bringing the performers to the event.
October 7, 2010
As Circus Sarasota's Ambassador of Mirth, Jackie Leclaire, greeted more than 300 guests to Cirque Des Femmes, it was clear a magical evening was in store at the Parrish home of Mike and Jaymie Carter.
The new theme for the 11th annual Women's Resource Center of Manatee's fundraiser on Saturday proved to be a success.
"Great food, great friends, great entertainment and all for a such a worthy cause," said Leah Brown of Bright House.

from: The Sarasota Herald-Tribune