Farmers Market Main Street Sarasota
Early on a slightly windy morning in Sarasota, a Farmers Market was taken place on Main Street. While making my way to the market there was another event that most of the people of Sarasota were taking part in. It was a marathon of people running and walking over the bridge to Saint Armand circle and to the finish line by the Van Wazel.
There were many people, young and old, getting their morning exercise. There were people by themselves, in groups (teams) and families with their kids. From my observations most of the kids didn’t like the idea of getting up early to walk in the wind. Everyone was dressed differently. The people that were together or in more of a bigger group, had matching shirts with a name or logo on the front, and the shirts were in bright colors. Then there were people that have done these races before and didn’t mind the cold wind. So they dressed with less layers and had on shorts and a workout shirt. Then there were the people that had sweatshirts and other thick layers to keep warm. Not too many layers to keep them from running, but enough to keep them warm. My guess is that the marathon began early this morning and by 10:00 am, the finish line and the crowds were gone. Despite the wind chill, everyone seems to be having a great time, and it’s a good way to start the day. By having that feeling of accomplishing something.
After that little side detour, I ventured to Main Street and found two roads blocked off and filled with many people. The farmer’s market is down past the Hollywood 20 Movie Theater, and meets where the Books, Books, and More Books store is. The two-blocked streets (that were across from one another) were filled with fruits and vegetables, people and dogs (lots and lots of dogs). Every Saturday rain or shine the people that grow and sell their food, put up their tents and begin the day with a smile, greet the costumers, and begin business. From one stand to the other, it was filled with different kinds of fresh fruit, vegetables, breads, flowers, and fish anything that can be sold in the market. There were also stands that had people selling some items from their store (representing the store).
Even at 8:00 am in the morning, people knew that the earlier they get to the market, the better chance they have at getting the fresh and best food of the day. With all the people walking around and the population of the event getting more popular and crowded, everyone was very friendly. Some one these people just came from the morning marathon and probably came to the market to get some fresh orange juice and sweet strawberries. The reason why the farmers market is so popular with the people is because that it brings people together and they share their fond of shopping. Plus everything is fresh and at a reasonable price. It makes shopping for groceries easier when you buy half of what you need at the farmers market and buy the rest at the grocery store.
Because the market is outside, it’s perfect for dog owners to bring their dogs to walk around. On the ground of most stands, there is a dog bowl filled with water for the dogs. It’s a great way for the dog to make a new friend when seeing other dogs, and the owners to meet a dog lover. The little kids also have fun with their parents at the market. While their parents are buying food at one stand. There are stands that sells stuff that kids might enjoy like hand made toys and games. Plus the kids love eating the fresh food just as their parents do.
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