New Popcorn Shop Opens

Uncle Phil's Organic Popcorn
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Phil Pagano, the former executive director of the still-shuttered Sarasota Farmers Market, has found a new gig. He recently opened Uncle Phil's Organic Popcorn, a popcorn shop and market located at 1316 N. East Ave., Sarasota.

Phil Pagano
Image: Courtesy Photo
Shortly after the downtown farmers' market ceased operations in March, Pagano resigned as executive director. Pagano has sold organic popcorn at events as what he calls a "hobby" for a decade. In addition to selling popcorn, Pagano plans to sell items from local farmers' market vendors.
"The general store will have a pickup location for market vendors that sell on their website and through social media," said Pagano, according to a press release. "The general store will also carry some market vendor items on a regular basis."