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Dear Community, Fall is in the air at the Sarasota Farmers Market and we are looking forward to another beautiful day Saturday. Make sure to stop by our Market Info Booth to pick up your very own official Sarasota Farmers Market ceramic camp mug! These are limited edition and the perfect way to enjoy your cup of coffee or tea from your favorite Market Vendor. This week, the info booth will be located in front of the mermaid fountain in Paul Thorpe Park, at the South end of Lemon Avenue (Space #43). Read on to find out how you can grow your own strawberries with Wild Side Farms, meet Lighthouse of Manasota, a local organization who provides resources and support to our visually impaired community members, and find out about some exciting special events we have coming up to celebrate the season.

Featured Vendor: Wild Side Farms

Wild Side Farms has been serving the Sarasota community as a certified nursery for five years. Owner Allie Harris focuses on growing organic AND pesticide free medicinal and edible plants. The fall growing season has started, and her new greenhouse located on the outskirts of Myakka is flourishing with medicinal herbs. Growing now: skullcap, self heal, lemon balm, mushroom plant, and green pepper basil. Select seasonal vegetable starts will also be available along with traditional culinary herbs.  Pre-order strawberries now! Wild Side Farms can get you started growing your own crop of fresh strawberries with Florida Radiance & Sweet Sensation strawberry plugs for only $1 each.* Pre-order on instagram or via email at wildsidefarmssrq@gmail.com and be sure to include your name, phone number, and selected quantity. (*10 plug minimum) Wild Side Farms is located on Lemon Avenue, south of Main Street (space #70)

Coming Soon: Dog-A-Ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest

Downtown Sarasota's Dog-A-Ween costume contest and pet parade is back! Join us on Saturday, October 30th for this exciting annual event for pet-lovers. All proceeds benefit the Donte’s Den Foundation.   The Parade will start at the intersection of First Street and Lemon Avenue at 9:45am, and continue to Paul Thorpe Park (intersection of South Lemon and Pineapple Avenues) where the costume contest will commence at 10:00am. (Register and get more information here!) Registration is only $5 and great prizes are available. Click here to RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook!

This Week's Featured Non-Profit: Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center

Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center's mission is to educate and empower those affected by vision loss so they may enjoy happy, healthy and independent lives. Stop by to learn about their young adult program and white cane awareness.  Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center will be located on Lemon Avenue south of Main Street, near Wild Side Farms.

Save the Date: Trick or Treat at the Sarasota Farmers Market! Saturday, October 30th - 8am - 12pm

Come one, come all - let's celebrate Fall! Join us for a fun, free, and family-friendly Farmers Market tradition. Kids of all ages are invited to Trick or Treat throughout our Market Vendors, where Mom or Dad might find something special, too! After you've visited all of our Vendors, stop by Brick's Smoked Meats on State Street and take your photo to enter into our Costume Contest. It's going to be a spooktacular day. Click here to RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook!

Entertainment this Week: Jay Taylor

Jay Taylor | Check out his newest single HERE Jay Taylor is back this week, serving original music influenced by artists such as George Strait, Elvis Presley and The Beatles. His performances include a subtle vibe of Motown and hints of Southern Gospel, beginning at 9 am on Lemon Ave. Jay Taylor 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 a local business. You can find individual vendor contact information on our website. www.sarasotafarmersmarket.org

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