Famous Sideshow Performer dies in freak wintering town


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Jeanie "The Half Girl" Tomaini, 82, died in early August. She was a long time resident of Gibsonton, Florida's Giant's Camp and "Showtown USA." Jeanie and her late husband, Al "The Giant" Tomaini, built this popular winter home for circus and sideshow performers... [08/29/1999]

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Address:
US Hwy 41 S., Gibsonton, FL
Directions:
On the southbound (west) side of US 41 just south of the bridge over the Alafia River. I-75 exit 250, drive west on Gibsonton Drive for 2.5 miles, then turn right onto US 41 and drive north for one-half-mile.

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