Dear Community,

There's nothing like seafood that's fresh off the boat - and we are so lucky to live in a place where you can get delicious, local stone crab claws caught within hours of the Farmers Market.

Longtime Market Vendor, Maggie's Seafood will feature this seasonal favorite beginning this week. Put in your pre-orders now or get there EARLY (we open at 7am!) so you don't miss out.

And make sure to read on to find out more about Science Saturday, this week's Featured Non-profit and Entertainment, donating blood via SunCoast Blood Centers, and more. We'll see you Saturday!

Featured Vendor: Maggies Seafood
Stone Crab Season is Here!

This premium, sustainable and local delicacy is harvested between October 15 – May 1. Stone Crabs are traditionally served two ways: cracked and COLD with a mustard based sauce or HOT and dripping with melted butter. (Drool!)
The stone crab at Maggie’s Seafood is typically sourced from a single crabber with traps set from Englewood up to Tampa Bay, cooked right off of the boat and delivered fresh to market within hours of docking!
Sizes Available:
Colossal (2 claws per pound)
Jumbo (3 claws per pound)
Large (4-5 claws per pound)
For more information or to reserve claws for pickup at the Market, contact Maggie’s Seafood at 866-908-0002 or order online before 3 p.m. on Thursday.

Maggie's Seafood is located on Lemon Ave., north of Main Street (space #73)
Science Saturday
Returning to the Market this week, “Science Saturday”, a monthly booth led by volunteer Bea Stryker, featuring local expert naturalists. This month the topic is “Ocean Wonders”. Bring the kids for this free, fun and educational exhibit with a special craft activity to take home.

Science Saturday will be located on Lemon Avenue south of State Street, near Caribbean Pie Company (Space #50).
This Week's Featured Non-Profit:
Friends of the Legacy Trail
Originally proposed in 2013, the Legacy Trail Extension into Sarasota was ultimately approved by Sarasota County voters in November 2018. Since Segment 2 opened October 7th, there is now a continuous 19.6-mile trail extending from Shamrock Park (Venice) in the south to Bahia Vista Street in the north. The last segment of the extension, which will extend the trail another 2.8 miles to Payne Park and Fruitville Road, is expected to open around the beginning of December. 

The Friends of the Legacy Trail exists to support, promote, enhance and protect The Legacy Trail, a Sarasota County Park, and its trail connectors now and for future generations. View a full breakdown of the extension HERE.

Friends of the Legacy Trail will be located on Lemon Avenue south of State Street, near the Mermaid Fountain (Space #43).
Upcoming Market Events:
Save the Date!
Fall Festivities at the Farmers Market
Saturday, October 30th
Trick or Treat! At the Farmers Market

Our vendors are gathering goodies for our annual Trick or Treat event. Kids of all ages are encouraged to arrive at the market in costumes on October 30th from 8 am - 12 pm for ghoulish games, sweet treats & more!

13th Annual Dog-A-Ween Costume Contest & Pet Parade
Bring your costumed canine to Dog A Ween, an annual celebration of our Farmers Market furry friends. Registration for the costume contest begins at 9 am (or pre-register online), the parade of pups will take place at 10 am and voting commences at 10:15 am via Paul Thorpe Park! Proceeds go to support Donte’s Den.
Entertainment this Week: Drew and Sara
After tying the knot in 2016, Drew and Sarah picked up and left from their hometown of Huntington, WV for a bright future on the Gulf Coast. These 20-somethings love to mix it up, covering everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to Dave Matthews Band to Lizzo. Enjoy their serenading sounds this weekend at the market!

Drew and Sarah will be performing at the intersection of Lemon Avenue and State Street in front of The Mark entrance, 9:00am - 12:30pm.
Donate Blood this Week
SunCoast Blood Centers will be collecting donations at the Market this week to provide a reliable supply of quality blood products and services to local hospitals in need. Click here to schedule your life saving appointment!

The blood bus will be located on Lemon Ave, north of 1st Street (behind Whole Foods).
This Week's Map
We are grateful your support!
Thank you for coming down each week to visit the market. Every purchase you make supports an independent, local business.

You can find individual vendor contact information on our website.