The Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market -- “Fresh, Local & Lively,” started in 2010, is on the second Sunday of each month on the front lawn of Hillsborough High School, 5000 N. Central Ave. This market is open from the second Sunday in October through the second Sunday in May. It has 100-130 vendors and caters to all four neighborhoods in Seminole Heights. Expect to find a vast variety of organic, hydroponic and conventional produce, plants, herbs, fresh flowers, gourmet take home foods and ready-to-eat foods. Live music starts at 10 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m. It also features two massage therapists and kids activities provided by www.fitkidsplayground.com. Visit www.sundaymorningmarket.com or the market's Facebook page for more information.
Detwiler's Farm Market offers up some of the freshest produce in town. In addition to its selection of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, Detwiler's also carries a huge selection of fruit preserves, bulk organic grains, deli meats and cheeses, and much more. Whether you're trying to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your diet, or you simply want to support local growers, you'll definitely want to stop by Detwiler's Farm Market.
The Sarasota Farmers Market is a weekly open market that supplies a large selection of fresh foods, organic fruits and vegetables, homemade sweets, general produce, entertainment, and thrift items. It is located in Downtown Sarasota and held every Saturday, rain or shine.
Happy Tomato Produce Market sells a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables from local growers when in season. It also has a large assortment of orchids, local raw honey, wind chimes, garden accent pieces and unique kitchen tools to help prepare your fresh produce. For upcoming sales, special events and recipes, visit the website provided.
John's Fresh Produce Market has served Clearwater since 1999. In addition to a wide array of fresh tomatoes, squash, peppers and other produce, this farmers market also sells unique produce such as persimmons and tamarind. John's also sells orchids, baked goods, fresh-cut floral arrangements and wines organized by the country where they are produced.
This local produce stand offers a seasonal selection of fruits and vegetables. Enjoy fresh strawberries in winter, mangos in summer and pumpkins in fall. There are also olives and a few other Greek specialties.
Owned and operated by Ken Copeland a third generation Green Grocer dating back to 1926, Land O Lakes Farmers Market offers a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers and wholesalers throughout Tampa Bay area and the surrounding counties. In addition to fruits and vegetables, the market carries fresh local honey, jams and jellies, fresh herbs, house plants, hanging flower baskets, gifts and seasonal items like pumpkins and Christmas trees. Land O' Lakes Farmer's Market also ships Florida citrus through a licensed Florida gift fruit shippe.
The O'Brien Family Farm offers non-farmers the opportunity to pick fruits and vegetables and enables non-farmers to learn about farming. Also offered at this farm are ice cream, strawberry shortcake and milkshakes.
Jam's Farm Fresh Produce Market is a large indoor farmers market offering an array of fresh produce. The market has been serving Largo since 1965 and has been mentioned in the St. Petersburg Times.
Variety abounds at Mixon Fruit Farms. It all starts with fresh citrus grown on 450 acres of groveland. From there, owners Dean and Janet Mixon have let their imaginations run wild. The grounds feature tropical gardens, an outdoor pavilion and gazebo used for parties and weddings, a butterfly maze, a cafe, an ice cream parlor, a juice bar and a fruit packing house. It also runs events throughout the year.
Dean Mixon's grandparents founded the company in 1939, and it is still a family operation, with Janet's son Rick Permuy managing the store, Janet working with the wedding and event planners and Dean overseeing the groves.
Steve's Produce is abundant. Many types of very fresh produce. Lots of honey and even pollen. Cheese, herbs and olive oil. Condiments and baked goods. There is also a deli that sells Boar's Head cold cuts. This business is bustling in the middle of the week in the middle of the day.
Suncoast Co-op is an online food cooperative marketplace, devoted to promoting sustainable and healthy local agriculture. The cooperative group provides a market for individuals to buy from and support local growers and producers in the North Pinellas and West Pasco area. Anyone is welcome to invest in and participate in the co-op. Individuals can place orders with local growers for customer pickup. The group also hosts workshops, social gatherings and local initiatives and events to educate the community about the local food movement.
This is a small produce market at the corner of the Samos Corner Shopping Plaza next to Spiros Family restaurant. They offer a variety of different produce and some prepackaged foods. It has a Mediterranean feel to it and there is even seating outside by the mural on the wall.
Belcher Farmer's Market is a retail and wholesale provider of Oriental foods. It offers an array of fresh and non-perishable products from the Far East. Those looking to make authentic Oriental cuisine at home should stop by for all their grocery needs.
This company has been in business for over 53 years and they say they were the first produce stand in the area. It is a family owned and operated produce stand. Today, the third generation of this family is now running the business. They offer a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables. They also sell cold soda, boiled peanuts, baked breads and local honey. This outdoor stand offers not only local produce but also imports from all over the nation to try and get the freshest produce that is available.