GONDOLIER PHOTO BY AUDREY BLACKWELL

U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan, right, tells Tito Gaona and a small crowd touring the Venice Circus Arena that he is interested in understanding the save the circus arena project. "My wife, Sandy, and I helped put the Ringling Museum back on the map. We'll see what we can do to help." The Buchanans visited the arena after the Town Hall meeting held at City Hall.