Welcome
Welcome to the Downtown Sarasota Farmers' Market
The Downtown Sarasota Farmers' Market has been a downtown mainstay for more than 28 years. The year-round, Saturday morning market is a potpourri of fresh produce, food, flowers and plants, fine artisanship, friends and fun. It has become a community happening - a gathering place for people to bring families, friends and even dogs to peruse the displays of garden-fresh produce and unique craft products.
The beautiful Downtown setting, combined with smells of fresh coffee and baked goods, and the live performances of entertainers make for an exceptional Saturday morning experience. Meet your neighbors over coffee; enjoy a market breakfast with friends; introduce your dog to others in the area; purchase fresh produce for that special meal; find a special gift - it's all at the Downtown Sarasota Farmers' market.
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Sponsored by The Downtown Partnership of Sarasota, Inc.
Market Elects their first vendor Market Manager
In February 2007 with the help of The Downtown Partnership's Administrator the vendors formed an Advisory Committee consisting of six vendors to assist in the management of the market. Most recently, the vendors elected one of their own to become the Market Manager. This new management team, working in concert with The Downtown Partnership, who provides administrative and resource support has focused on attracting new vendors and increasing the advertising and marketing campaign. As a result, it has been the most successful year for the market since it was founded in 1979.
They hope to be a role model for other markets in which vendors and their sponsors can work together to make their market the best it can be.
A MILESTONE FOR THE SARASOTA FARMERS MARKET
Phil Pagano is congratulated as the first vendor elected Market Manager
