Dear Community,

The wait is over! We are thrilled to introduce you to our the new Executive Director of the Sarasota Farmers Market:

Amber Rusch was born in Colorado Springs and is a new resident of Sarasota. From arranging Pride events to working in property management to running a childcare facility, she has experience working with people from all walks of life. She left Colorado (and a Corporate Management job) in search of a more fulfilling opportunity for her family in Florida. Amber looks forward to working closely with the SFMV Inc. Board of Directors, Staff and Vendors to build upon the 43 year legacy of the Sarasota Farmers Market.

Be sure to visit her at the information booth this week, on the corner of Main Street and Lemon Ave from 7 am until 1 pm!
NEW Family Programming featuring
 WholeheARTed Education
Celebrate community with our new partnership with WholeheARTed Education, a local non-profit organization who connects local teaching artists with youth and families in Sarasota! This amazing team of creators will bring their range of talents to our Market on the 4th Saturday of every month to connect with our patrons with a variety of activities from 9 am until 12:30 pm.

This weeks offerings include: Jessie DiLorenzo will lead family yoga sessions at 9 + 10 am plus a flower crown craft activity at 9:30 + 10:30 am and starting at 11 am, Sam Wuerfel will help us create a community mural!
Featured Non Profits
UN Women
ACE
Diversity: Voices of Sarasota
UN women Srq
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 here  and find out more about how you can get involved by visiting their booth in spot #15.
Adult & Community Enrichment (ACE) is a Sarasota County School District program dedicated to serving the adult enrichment needs of the greater Sarasota area since 1985. Offering over 1,500 non-credit online and in-person classes for adults 18+ annually.

ACE partners with over 20 local organizations and 130 volunteers throughout the community.

Be sure to stop by their booth this weekend (spot #65) or check out their full Course Catalog here.
Diversity: Voices of Sarasota celebrates inclusion as an LGBT+ friendly chorus. Their mission is to create a safe space to build bridges in the community through the power of music!

Founded in 1997, this community of artists have performed all around the country. Auditions are held twice a year and are open to the public!

Find representatives from Diversity this week at the Farmers Market tomorrow. They will be set up in spot #20 on the corner of Main Street and Lemon Ave.

Follow their upcoming performance schedule online here: Diversity on Facebook
Featured Entertainment
Tommy D Music
Tommy D Music (and his infamous green guitar) will join us this Saturday for a LIVE PERFORMANCE on the corner of State Street and Lemon Ave from 9 am until 12:30 pm.
Market Map for February 26, 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