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 recorded source groups · SRC-0815, SRC-0816, SRC-3096
• Designed by Dwight James Baum
  confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0817, SRC-0816, SRC-0818
• Built in 1926
  confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0817, SRC-0816, SRC-4053
• Architectural style: Mediterranean Revival
  confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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 recorded source groups · SRC-0816, SRC-0819, SRC-3096, SRC-6068, SRC-6069
• Appeared in Great Expectations (movie, 1998)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · 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 recorded source groups · SRC-0815, SRC-0816, SRC-3099, SRC-4054
• Appeared in Parker (movie, 2013)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 recorded source groups · 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

The entries above show the sources and confidence scores recorded in our fact ledger.
Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. 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

How is Ca’ d’Zan connected to Great Expectations?

Ca’ d’Zan, in Sarasota, Florida, has a documented connection to Great Expectations. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Parker.

How is Ca’ d’Zan connected to Parker?

Ca’ d’Zan, in Sarasota, Florida, has a documented connection to Parker. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 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.