Dear Community,

'Tis the season to celebrate with Holiday cheer and more! YOU are the reason we are able to bring this community together once a week to celebrate what the Sarasota area has to offer.

Read below to learn more about how to donate toys to families in need, meet three other local organizations making waves in our community and support local musicians of all ages.
Holiday Toy Drive: Second Chance Last Opportunity
Starting this Saturday, and continuing through the month of December, we will be collecting toys and needed supplies for Second Chance Last Opportunity (SCLO).

SCLO is a community-based 501(c)(3) grassroots organization that has been offering life management skills classes to at-risk teens and their low income and/or homeless families since 1995. If you can’t make it to the Market in person, use this Amazon Wish List to make a donation for local children and families.

Donations will be collected at our Market Information Booth, located on the North side of the intersection of Main Street and Lemon Avenue.
Featured Non-Profits:
WSLR+Fogartyville is a center for creative expression and community engagement that amplifies the voices of our diverse community and promotes peace, sustainability, democracy, and economic and social justice.

WSLR 96.5 FM offers our community local news while also promoting (and playing) music by artists from around the area. Forgartyville is under the same roof on Kumquat Ave. and is Sarasota’s premier listening room for live concerts, arts and cultural events, educational events (and often utilized as a sponsored space for other community organizations!).

Swing by their booth to hear about their current events and join the party by taking advantage of WSLR/Fogartyville Membership’s starting at just $40.

WSLR+Fogartyville will be located on Lemon Avenue, south of Main Street (space #72).
As of today, the aggregate amount of Impact100 SRQ’s grant funding in the Suncoast community is $974,000.00, making our local chapter the fastest growing worldwide.

Each member’s annual donation strengthens the power of giving and funds the innovative projects that make a high “impact” and sustainable difference in our community. The model is simple. At least 100 women each give a $1,000 tax deductible donation, and together they collectively award grants in increments 
of at least $100,000 to local nonprofits in five focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment & Recreation, Family and Health & Wellness.

Impact100 SRQ will be located on South Lemon Avenue, near the Mermaid Fountain (space #46).
Entertainment this Week:
· Elizabeth Farrell Music
· Dean Johanesen
Elizabeth Farrell Music is a local, leading provider of quality music lessons with two locations serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

EFMusic students range from as young as 3 years old, to over 70 and learn a variety of instruments from beginning to advanced & professional levels.

The student musicians of EFmusic are excited to be back at one of their favorite venues to perform your favorite holiday music. You can expect performances of solo piano, string ensembles, featuring music from rock bands, choir groups and everything in between! 

Elizabeth Farrell Music will be performing in front of The Mark, located on the corner of Lemon Ave and State Street from 9 am until 12:30 pm.
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 Johanesen will be performing on the NW corner of Lemon Avenue and First Street from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.
Now Hiring: Market Manager
Have you ever wanted to make a meaningful impact of your community and have fun while doing it?

The Sarasota Farmers Market is seeking a new Market Manager. The Market Manager is responsible for on-site management of the Saturday morning market, as well as behind-the-scenes planning and operations during the week. Salary is competitive and is based on qualifications and experience.

Candidates should have farmers market/event planning experience, strong management skills, great communication/conflict resolution skills, and preferably experience managing non-profit organizations.
Special Guests at the Market this week
Psst... We heard a rumor that there might be some extra special guests at the Market this week!

Sponsored by the Downtown Sarasota Alliance, Santa and Buddy the Elf will be downtown this Saturday. Look for them near Paul Thorpe Park beginning around 11am to snag a photo.
Notice! Sarasota Holiday Parade begins at 7 pm
Please note that the annual Sarasota Holiday Parade will take place on Main Street this upcoming Saturday, December 4th, following the Market.

Traffic will be redirected away from Main Street beginning at 11:00 am and parade set up is scheduled to begin at 1:15 pm. Use caution during this time as we expect heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the downtown area.
This Week's Map
We are grateful your support!
Thank you for coming down each week to visit us. Every purchase you make at the Market supports an independent, local business.

You can find individual vendor contact information on our website.