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Where to Find a Farmers Market

Seasonal farmers markets are making a return as fall approaches.

By Lauren Jackson

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Summer is wrapping up and pumpkin spice season is in full swing, which can only mean one thing: seasonal farmer's markets are making a comeback. Get ready for fresh produce, jams, and other artisanal goods at oh-so-many locations around town.

While many of our local markets operate year-round, several pick back up in late September and early October. We've compiled a comprehensive list of area markets to get you in the mood for oversized sweaters and comfy boots—even though, let's be honest, we'll all be sporting tank tops and sunhats well into November.

Downtown Bradenton Public Market

400 Old Main St., Bradenton

Operates every Saturday, beginning October 1 from 9 a.m-2 p.m

Newtown Farmers Market

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 2523 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota

Operates year-round every Saturday and on the first and third Fridays of the month from 10 a.m-5 p.m.

UTC Night Market

210 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota

Operates year-round every third Thursday of the month from 7 p.m-10 p.m. in UTC's West District.

The Meadows Farmers Market

5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg. G2, Sarasota

Operates every Sunday, beginning Oct. 2, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch

Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Dr., Sarasota

Operates year-round every Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sarasota Farmers Market

1 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota

Operates year-round every Saturday from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Popular seasonal vendor Worden Farm returns Oct. 1.

Phillippi Creek Farmhouse Market

Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota

Operates every Wednesday, starting Oct. 5, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Don't miss the doughnuts.

Siesta Key Farmer's Market

Siesta Key Village, 5104 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota

Operates year-round every Sunday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Venice Farmer's Market

Venice Island, 401 W. Venice Ave., Venice

Operates year-round every Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Olde Englewood Village Farmer's Market

Olde Englewood Village, 300 W. Dearborn St., Englewood

Operates every Thursday, beginning Oct. 6, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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