Market Newsletter for May 18, 2019

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Dear Vendors,

Once Mother's Day is over, it always feels like summer begins, but remember, our summer hours don't officially start until June 1st. So please do not drive your cars into the Market until 2 pm--Not 1:45pm. Not 1:55pm. But 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time. And even if it is past 2:00pm, please be careful and considerate of Market customers lingering at other vendor's tents, and drive very slowly.

Beginning June 1st, the Market ends one hour early at 1pm! Please let your customers know.

Friendly Reminder: The Market garbage cans are strategically placed throughout the Market in high traffic customer areas to encourage customers to throw away their trash instead of dropping it in the street. The Big Belly garbage cans on the sidewalks are also available to customers. Vendors must be responsible for disposing of their own trash or for the trash generated by customers at their tent--please do not, under any circumstances, relocate any Market garbage cans closer to your tent. If you have any specific concerns or requests, please ask Jim.

The weather report for this Saturday calls for "partly sunny, pleasant" conditions. High of 90F and low of 67F. Winds at 7 to 10 mph. UV Index of 12.

See you on Saturday!

The Market Staff

Vendor Spotlight

Harmonious Greens grows naturally using organic, non-GMO seeds. Our greens are grown inside a climatized facility free from any chemicals or pesticides. We have Spinach, Kale, Romaine, Butterhead and Bibb Lettuces, along with Basil and Arugula.

Mud & Glass Studios is offering FREE post back glass earrings to kids with honor roll report cards, while supplies last.

Check out the delicious options available at the Pierogi Hut this week. Eat them fresh, or pick up a package to take home:

Potato & Cheese
London Broil & Monterey Jack
Cabbage & Pork
Mushroom & Onion
Potato & Onion - VEGAN

Pick up a fresh bouquet of locally grown flowers at Small Town Blooms this Saturday!

"Just Crazy Good Dips is having a stock up for summer sale. 7 dips for $30! 11 dips for $40! This is your last chance to sample and stock up on gourmet dips for the summer. We will return in September."

AfriCreations' professional quality creations are designed and handmade by owner Delores Chamblin, a long time published designer. The tote bags have prints of some of the crocheted works such as from the tapestry crochet wall hangings. Prices are always great! The photo above includes some of the quality items that are $5 or less such as fruit pot holders, small cases that snap open and close, and stretchable bracelets.

Produce Highlights

This will be Hilltop Peaches' last week--so get your fresh, locally grown peaches before they're gone!
Happy’s Place Farm will have edible flowers, beans, basil, tomatillos, nasturtium greens, and eggplant.
Harmonious Greens will have Kale, Cilantro, Butterhead, Romaine, and Bibb lettuce.

Live Music by Riley Harris

Now Accepting Applications!

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Buy Some Market Swag!

Purchase a Market T-Shirt or Totebag!

We have two new Market t-shirt colors--deep purple and heather royal blue! We have also replenished our stock of your old favorites (kiwi, military heather, and orange heather)! T-shirts are $10 plus tax. Also, don't forget about our spacious tote bag selection--a brown, insulated tote bag ($5) and a veggie-print tote (only $2).

Check out all the options at the FAB/Market Information tent this Saturday, located at the southwest corner of N. Kentucky Ave. and Pine St.!

Your SNAP Dollars, Doubled!

Did you know that if you have a SNAP Access EBT card you can use it at the Market Information/FAB tent every Saturday? Take as much money off your card as you want, receive red tokens in exchange, and spend the tokens like cash with participating vendors. Also, we will double your SNAP dollars with up to $40 worth of FAB tokens. That means that you if you spend up to $40, you will get $80 back! The green FAB tokens can be spent on Florida-grown fruits, veggies, and edible plants. So what's stopping you? Double your SNAP dollars every Saturday!

Give the Gift of Options!

Purchase Market Bucks, Use with Any Market Vendor!

Buy Market Bucks from the Market Information/FAB Tent on the southwest corner of Kentucky Ave. and Pine St. The Market Bucks don't expire for a year, and they can be spent with any vendor at the Market. [If you plan to purchase more than $20, please call or text (863-259-6971) or email (bmelson@ldda.org) in advance.]

The Market Footprint

Ever wondered where, exactly, the Market ends and begins?

The Market stretches directly north from the train tracks, up North Kentucky Avenue, across Pine Street and Bay Street, all the way to Oak Street. That's over four blocks of Market fun!

Ever wondered where to park?

There is parking conveniently located at both ends of the market--on Oak Street and across the train tracks by Munn Park. There is also limited on-street parking on Tennesee Ave. and Pine St.