Dear Community,

Happy Veteran's Day! We'd like to take this opportunity to honor and recognize the brave Veterans who have selflessly served our Country. We salute and appreciate you for your service.

This week, our Newsletter features a new Vendor that is kind of a "big dill", along with more information about some special Market programs - including free sunrise yoga, Science Saturday, our upcoming Holiday Market, and more.

Read on to find out about "olive" the great things happening at our Market!
Featured New Vendor:
The Happy Pickle
Mark Webster founded The Happy Pickle in 2009 after needing a change in his life following a series of events including a stroke, a divorce, and a lay off during The Great Recession.

After encouragement from a friend and fellow market vendor, he (along with all three of his sons) built the pickle and olive empire you know and love today! Mark offers a variety of pickle flavors sourced from makers in Florida and the finest assortments of olives harvested and imported from Greece.

The Happy Pickle has been serving the Southwest Florida area with great products and happy faces across local Farmers Markets for the last 13 years. We are honored to welcome this family business to the Sarasota Farmers Market. Be sure to visit his booth on Saturday to get your Pickle Fix!

The Happy Pickle is located on South Lemon Avenue near the Mermaid Fountain (Space #44).
Save the Date! Special Holiday Night Market
With the Market being closed on Christmas and New Years Day, we wanted to do something extra special to come together and celebrate an amazing year with our Vendors and Customers.

Please join us a special Holiday Night Market on Tuesday, December 21st from 5pm - 8pm on Lemon Avenue north of Main Street, extending west onto First Street in Sarasota. 

Stop by to see your favorite Market Vendors for last-minute gifts or ingredients (and delicious eats!) while listening to live music by renowned local bluegrass/Americana band, Passerine. 

The Children’s Garden and Art Center will be providing a free kids' craft activity utilizing recycled materials to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Additional fun and festive activities, featured non-profits, and more are being planned. 

Science Saturday: Master Gardeners
Returning to our Market this week is our monthly  “Science Saturday” education booth, curated by volunteer Bea Stryker!

This week, an expert from the UF/IFAS Florida Master Gardener Program will be on site to discuss invasive plants. Make sure to stop by and bring the kiddos for this fun and informative exhibit and craft activity.

Science Saturday will be located on South Lemon Avenue near the Mermaid Fountain, next to Polpo Pizza Co. (Space #43).
Featured Non-Profit:
Sarasota Orchestra
Since 1949, Sarasota Orchestra has inspired and entertained music-lovers across the region and visitors from around the world. Their acclaimed music education program includes the Sarasota Youth Orchestras, established in 1959.
 
Check out Sarasota Orchestra’s tent this weekend for information about upcoming concerts. And don’t forget to spin-to-win for fun swag – if you’re lucky you may even score free tickets!

Sarasota Orchestra will be on Lemon Avenue, south of Main Street (Space #72).
Free Sunrise Yoga at the Mermaid Fountain
Did you know? Pineapple Yoga + Cycling Studio instructors offer FREE weekly yoga in front of the Mermaid Fountain, starting at 7am, every Saturday morning, thanks to support from The Dharma Footprint Project.

Join us for a healthy start to your Saturday before your shopping begins. The 45 minute session is appropriate for all levels, abilities and ages. Bring a mat, a water bottle and a friend!
"It is our mission to bring the healing qualities of yoga to the community regardless of physical or financial ability. That is why we offer free yoga and we do not accept donations of any kind. It is our belief that a healthy community is one that cares for all its members and we are doing everything we can to make that a reality. A healthy community includes mental, physical and emotional wellness and we address all these levels in our practice."
- Claudia Baeza, owner of Pineapple Yoga + Cycling Studio and executive Director of The Dharma Footprint Project
Free Sunrise Yoga is located behind the Mermaid Fountain on South Lemon Avenue, near the intersection of Pineapple Avenue.
New! Limited Edition Market T-Shirts
Pick up your very own limited edition "An Opportunity for Community" t-shirt, designed by local artist Ariel Vitols, this week at the Market Info Booth for only $20, in green, red, or blue.

We also still have Market cookbooks and tote bags on sale at 2 for $20. Get your holiday shopping done early while supporting your favorite non-profit Farmers Market!

This week, the Market Info Booth will be located at the intersection of Lemon Avenue and Main Street (Space #74).
Entertainment this Week: Dean Johansen
A recent passion for gypsy jazz music in the vein of Django Reinhardt has put Dean Johanesen on a musical path with a focus on new stories of old times. Non-fictional characters from the '20s and '30s, circus performers, the side show, Prohibition, the war of currents all placed in a backdrop of gypsy swing.

Dean will be performing at the intersection of Lemon Avenue and State Street in front of The Mark entrance, 9:00am - 12:30pm.
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.