End the week on a high note 💙

Dear Community,

As we enter the second month of 2022, we cannot deny how quickly time flies, whether we are having FUN or not. Consider starting February by finding fun in the Sarasota community in the heart of Downtown.

Wrap up your workweek with a sunrise yoga session, provided for free by Pineapple Yoga. Shop over 75 local small business that make up our weekly Market and get to know two local fellow non-profits: UN Women & WSLR+Fogartyville. All the while, simply take in the fresh air while listening to our featured entertainers: Natalia Bonfini & Dean Johanesen.

The Sarasota Farmers Market offers something for everyone.

See you tomorrow from 7 am until 1 pm, rain or shine!

Featured Vendor: Authentically Lebanese

Authentically Lebanese

A local Mother (Pam, pictured here) and Daughter (Lauren) have teamed up to make authentic Lebanese humus and buba ghanoush.

Their homemade recipe handed down from Pam's mother in Lebanon is available every week at the Market. Free samples are available every week at the Sarasota Farmers Market.

Authentically Lebanese has a booth located on State St this week in spot #56. Get a taste of the Middle East, stock your fridge and support a local family business!

If you can't make it to see them in person, learn more about their products here: https://authenticallylebanese.com/

Featured Non Profits:

UN Women

WSLR + Fogartyville

The Gulf Coast Chapter of UN Women USA was founded in 1993, one of the largest U.S. Chapters, works to support UN Women in its mission towards gender equality and the empowerment of women.

Their next event "Through Women's Eyes" showcases women filmmakers & directors.

The films address global issues and highlight the challenges women face. Learn more about this event by clicking her e and find out more about how you can get involved by visiting their booth this Saturday in spot #43.

WSLR Inc. was formed in 2004 to govern the operation of a 100 watt low-power, non-commercial community radio station. The Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center produces over 60 live concerts a year, host over 35 educational events, and provide low-cost space to like-minded non-profit organizations.

Together WSLR+Fogartyville celebrate and promote the creative, cultural and political vitality of the local community. Visit their booth at spot #7 on Saturday and follow the links below to learn more about their upcoming events:

Featured Entertainment:

Natalia Bonfini

Dean Johanesen

A contestant on American Idol’s 20th season, and an award winning songwriter, Natalia Bonfini, brings a unique and refreshing style to your favorite songs, mashing up genres from soul, to pop, to the classics, and back to her blues roots. Her first single “Before” took the top spot in the 2018 New England Songwriters Competition and received honorable mention in SongDoor’s International Competition that same year.

See Natalia perform LIVE this Saturday starting at 9 am in front of The Mark.

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. Join us in support of one of Sarasota's most beloved musicians!

See Dean perform LIVE this Saturday starting at 9 am in front of Whole Foods.

Market Sponsor: CitySide Apartments

Market Map: February 5, 2022

Thank you for supporting SFM!

Every purchase you make at the Market supports an independent, local business. The Sarasota Farmers Market is open rain or shine from 7 am - 1 pm, every Saturday!

You can find individual vendor contact information on our website

www.sarasotafarmersmarket.org

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