My grandparents lived in Sarasota and first saw the Ringling Home in the 70's and 80's, Loved seeing it here. would love to see it now the renos have been done, This is one of the top 5 historical homes. I saw it about 4 times as you said. their art collection is probably one of the finest in the country. They also had a Old Italian Opera Theatre, they brought back and rebuilt stone by stone. it is a spot many really should know more about. so great that you did a video on it!!
Nice to see a video from you that’s NOT another “Paid For By...” infomercial. Have been missing your great How-To-Do-It & “a day in my RV/motorcoach life” videos. This one fits that bill perfectly. Keep them coming!
Look at how many views this video got. Unfortunately google only pays on average $50 on 10,000 views. There is a very good chance that the money made from this video doesn't even cover my $35 admission cost to film this video. If it wasn't for the sponsored videos, I wouldn't have time to make these videos because I would have to get a real job.
@@RVingwithAndrewSteele Sure, gotta keep the lights on! But that low view count is because this vid had zero motorcoach tie-in and it was very low energy. Imagine if you'd instead pulled into the Ringling lot in one of those coaches Kyle tried to talk you into? Perhaps on your way between infomercial gigs, with a cute GF beside you? Do you think that view count might improve? It's a tried and true formula that ALWAYS works. The Gadget Guru comes to mind... Marketing 101 says figure out who your audience is then do videos for them. If that's only people who are looking to buy a Prevost Conversion, you're there. But I suspect allot more people who don't fit in that pidgin hole are watching. People like me who couldn't care less about new coaches but who love watching someone deal with the issues and travels that big coach owners face. With your old coach and the MT resort site, you were almost there. With a Class B, not so much. Still like your channel but only occasionally watch now since I'm happy with my coach as it sits. Get my drift?
Definitely one of my favorite videos! What an amazing exhibit! Breathtaking views, and that traveling train car is unbelievable! Amazing to think this luxury style travel was possible back then! As you were walking through the mansion, I almost felt like I was there, and transported back in time. There are times where I really wish I lived back in this era! You can almost imagine the mansion filled with people and all the events that took place there. So cool! I've just added this to my bucket list! Thanks for sharing! I'd give it 10 👍
We live in Sarasota county. We have been there many time.The best was in the 1970’s my parents took us through the whole place before most of the restoration were done . I loved it especially the circus room.👍🏻👏🏻
You have missed your calling. I love your story telling. Discovery or TLC should create a program with you. RV'ing to really great places such as this. I enjoyed your tour much better than when Antiques Roadshow was there.
Talk about a side show, the circus is in town - Ringling Brothers style ! Amazing time period & truly amazing mansion & "rv" travel in a Pullman railroad car ... Ah, the joy of wealth ... $eriously !
Excellent expansion from your usual videos! Is there convenient RV parking nearby? Maybe you could combine this type of video with interesting places for RVers to visit.
Something I have wondered about : Has Andrew seen luxury rv's that owners are hoarders ... TLC could do some shows about this ... After all, can't buy cla$$, but some seem to try ...
Golly Andrew , Glad that you took the time to Drive down from Bradenton to Sarasota . Whenever we head down to Sanibel / Captiva / Ft. Myers we stop at the Ca'D'zan .The exhibits are always changing , John and Mabel were voracious collectors . My wife tells me it actually is more beautiful , interesting than Hurst Castle . It is quite staggering ... Glad you took it in .
Most of the train cars that carried the people and animals were in Tampa Florida. Alot of the circus people lived in Bull Frog Creek just outside of Tampa 👍👍
Andrew Thank You for the great video tour . I'm going to share this vlog with my sister in St Petersburg . Her husband has a sister that lives in Sarasota . If tour still here on the west coast I would like to meet you / I on;y live 5 miles north on US 19 from Tarpon Springs . Let me know .
@@shanemichaels124 real art lovers that compressed digital camera footage does not do justice to the rich textures. It’s like me saying “I don’t need a Prevo I already watched Andrew Steele I know what it’s like”
The state could’ve had Mar a Lago for all of us to enjoy, but we know how that went down. It’s really awesome when all of us get to enjoy these incredible palaces of the Gilded Age!
So they weren't even in the house that long before they bequeathed it to the state of Florida...uh. Impressive estate though... Thanks I've never seen this estate before.
