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Cole Brothers Circus 2011

It's a family affair for Barbara and Carl White, left, daughter Cynthia Sutton with sons Zach and Alex during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent

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It's a family affair for Barbara and Carl White, left, daughter Cynthia Sutton with sons Zach and Alex during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent

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  • Abuhadba's Cartoon Poodles took over certer ring during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Isabel Abuhadba and her Cartoon Poodles during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Alex Sutton enjoys a refreshing Italian ice during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Anthony Perez, left, Jhordon Rodriguez and Saul Gamez during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Hundreds of Circus lovers filled the Giant tent during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • The Ponce Family were true Angels in the Air during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • The Ponce Family were true Angels in the Air during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • One of many balancing acts performed during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Lana, the equilibristic marvel stunned the audience with her balancing act during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Judit and Juergen Nerger showed off their Royal Bengal Tigers during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • An awesome assemblage of Royale Bengal Tigers simply amazed the crowd during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • The crowd was in awe as the Royal Bengal Tigers demonstrated their agility during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • The crowd was in awe as the Royal Bengal Tigers demonstrated their agility during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Judit and Juergen Nerger showed off their Royal Bengal Tigers during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • An awesome assemblage of Royale Bengal Tigers simply amazed the crowd during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Hundreds of spectators rose to their feet for the National Anthem during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Circus lovers of all ages lined up for the elephant rides during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • The BIGGEST stars of the evening were the Asian Elephants during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • The BIGGEST stars of the evening were the Asian Elephants during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • The BIGGEST stars of the evening were the Asian Elephants during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • The BIGGEST stars of the evening were the Asian Elephants during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • It's a family affair for Barbara and Carl White, left, daughter Cynthia Sutton with sons Zach and Alex during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Circus employee's Fransico Sanchez, left, and Fernando Toxqui take a quick break during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Emily Flaugher, 5, demonstrates how it's really done during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Ryan Brooks, 8, receives a slight transformation by artist Kellen Bermudez during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Clowns entertained the crown during intermission during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Cindy Rios, 5, enjoys her ride on a real, live Asian elephant during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Max, left, Paige, Faith, Ellie and Dan Dannenhauer picked up a few souvenirs during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Twin brother and sister, Gabriel and Brianna Laurin during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • All eyes were on Jose Bermudez as he bursts from the barrel of The World's Largest Cannon during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • All eyes were on Jose Bermudez as he bursts from the barrel of The World's Largest Cannon during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • A variety of clowns entertained the crowd throughout the evening during the 127th Edition of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars at the Naples - Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Friday November 25, 2011. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Alejandro Patino, left, helps Eric Aguiar, top, set up the 'Globe of Death' motorcycle cage with Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars in preparation for the opening afternoon show in Bonita Springs on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. The circus runs Thursday through Sunday on the grounds of the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, with shows on Thursday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., shows on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Tickets start at $19. Tristan Spinski/Staff
  • Oliver Sanchez, center, with Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars, works with a crew to set up the big top tent in preparation for the opening afternoon show in Bonita Springs on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. The circus runs Thursday through Sunday on the grounds of the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, with shows on Thursday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., shows on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Tickets start at $19. Tristan Spinski/Staff
  • A Bengal tiger sits in its cage as the Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars prepares to open in Bonita Springs on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. The circus runs Thursday through Sunday on the grounds of the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, with shows on Thursday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., shows on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Tickets start at $19. Tristan Spinski/Staff
  • Elephants wait behind the big top tent as the Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars prepares to open in Bonita Springs on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. The circus runs Thursday through Sunday on the grounds of the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, with shows on Thursday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., shows on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Tickets start at $19. Tristan Spinski/Staff
  • Workers with Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars scramble in preparation for the opening afternoon show in Bonita Springs on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. The circus runs Thursday through Sunday on the grounds of the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, with shows on Thursday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., shows on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Tickets start at $19. Tristan Spinski/Staff
  • Ron West, senior marketing director with Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars, greets 'Romero' the pink poodle, part of the Abuhadba family's dog show from Chile as preparations are made for the circus's opening afternoon show in Bonita Springs on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. The circus runs Thursday through Sunday on the grounds of the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, with shows on Thursday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., shows on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Tickets start at $19. Tristan Spinski/Staff
  • Scenes from the Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars preparing to open in Bonita Springs on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. The circus runs Thursday through Sunday on the grounds of the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, with shows on Thursday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., shows on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Tickets start at $19. Tristan Spinski/Staff
  • Workers with Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars scramble in preparation for the opening afternoon show in Bonita Springs on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. The circus runs Thursday through Sunday on the grounds of the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, with shows on Thursday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., shows on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Tickets start at $19. Tristan Spinski/Staff
  • Workers with Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars scramble in preparation for the opening afternoon show in Bonita Springs on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. The circus runs Thursday through Sunday on the grounds of the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, with shows on Thursday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., shows on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Tickets start at $19. Tristan Spinski/Staff

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