Ca’ d’Zan

Ca' d'Zan is a Mediterranean Revival landmark in Sarasota, Florida, and a filming location for Great Expectations (1998) and Parker (2013). Built in 1926, it was designed by Dwight James Baum, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by State of Florida (The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art / Florida State University).

Location: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, Florida, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Sarasota Bay (The Ringling estate), Sarasota
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0815, SRC-0816, SRC-3096
• Designed by Dwight James Baum
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0817, SRC-0816, SRC-0818
• Built in 1926
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0817, SRC-0816, SRC-4053
• Architectural style: Mediterranean Revival
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0817, SRC-0816, SRC-3097
• Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (contributing property, Caples'-Ringlings' Estates Historic District, listed December 15, 1982)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0816, SRC-0819, SRC-3096, SRC-6068, SRC-6069
• Appeared in Great Expectations (movie, 1998)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0816, SRC-0818, SRC-3098, SRC-4053
• Owned by State of Florida (The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art / Florida State University)
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0815, SRC-0816, SRC-3099, SRC-4054
• Appeared in Parker (movie, 2013)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4341, SRC-0818, SRC-7338, SRC-8311, SRC-9669

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0815 — The Ringling — Ca' d'Zan (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0816 — Wikipedia — Ca' d'Zan (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0817 — The Ringling — Architecture (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0818 — Flamingo Magazine — Cà d'Zan: A Monumental Love Story (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0819 — National Register of Historic Places listings — Sarasota County, FL (Tier 3, registry_aggregator; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10085 — WhichMuseum — Ca' d'Zan (Sarasota) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3096 — National Park Service — National Register of Historic Places Inventory–Nomination Form, Caples'-Ringlings' Estates Historic District (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3097 — EverGreene Architectural Arts — Ringling Estate Architecture & Art Conservation (conservation firm project record) (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3098 — Sarasota Magazine — Does Sarasota Have What it Takes to Become a Film Town? (staff journalism, Hannah Wallace) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3099 — Florida Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture — John N. Ringling (Florida Artists Hall of Fame, official state record) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4053 — fox13news.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4054 — fsu.edu (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4341 — patch.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4817 — The Ringling (John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4818 — Florida Back Roads Travel (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4819 — Must Do Visitor Guides (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5132 — Visit Sarasota County (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6068 — The Clio — Ringling Estate (Ca' d'Zan) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6069 — Mark Summerfield Images — Architectural Details of Ca' d'Zan Mansion, Ringling Museum (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7338 — Michael Aaron Gallagher — Ca' d'Zan, The Ringling Mansion (Tier 3, feature_article; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8311 — Where Was Parker Filmed? 2013 Movie's Filming Locations – The Cinemaholic (Tier 3, website; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9669 — Wikipedia — Sarasota, Florida (Tier 2, reference_encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Great Expectations filmed?

Ca’ d’Zan, in Sarasota, Florida, is a real-world filming location used for Great Expectations. This property has also appeared on screen in Parker.

Where was Parker filmed?

Ca’ d’Zan, in Sarasota, Florida, is a real-world filming location used for Parker. This property has also appeared on screen in Great Expectations.

Can you visit Ca’ d’Zan?

Yes — Ca’ d’Zan is open to the public. Hours: Open daily 10am-5pm (Thursdays until 8pm). Admission: General museum admission Adult $45, Senior (65+) $27, ages 6-17 $20, under 6 $15, members free. 'Uncovering Ca' d'Zan' upper-floors tour priced separately. Discounted Thu 5-8pm.

Who designed Ca’ d’Zan?

Ca’ d’Zan was designed by Dwight James Baum.

Where is Ca’ d’Zan located?

Ca’ d’Zan is located in Sarasota, Florida.