Rain or shine, count on the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market to be there
ByCarlin Gillen
| 1:49 a.m. July 14, 2025
Sarasota
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The mouthwatering aroma of freshly baked bread filled the streets, along with eye-catching, unique handcrafted gifts that packed the tents last Saturday at the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market.Â
The market blocks the streets of Lemon Avenue and Main Street to provide a home to the array of business to the locals and tourists alike. One can find anything from breads to handmade jewelry and even tie-dyed clothing.
“It brought a beautiful sense of community. The people who work here are just wonderful," said Andrea Meythaler, owner of Bambooty Bodygear, one of the market's nearly 80 vendors. "There’s this sense of camaraderie and care. Everybody works together when there’s hurricanes and they just take care of each other."
Meythaler designs, manufactures and hand-dyes the bodygear which is made from bamboo fiber.Â
Most, if not all, products found at the market are locally sourced, handmade or community businesses.Â
Fernando Canales of Arte Canales welds and creates his pieces all from copper. His process involves cutting and forming the copper and he adds to his artistry with decorative skill through acid formed patinas and heat.
Originally from Chile, Canales studied art when he was younger and has been a part of the downtown market for more than 15 years.
Owner Andrea Meythaler and employee Kiki Von Blumen are all good vibes at the Bambooty Bodygear bus.
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Find decorative art in copper at the Fernando Canales tent at the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market.
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Stunning jewelry pieces at the Nubia McLean Designs tent.
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Nothing but fun can be found at Hana Tiskiewic's booth, Bouncies from Bohemia as well as her Doodlo towels.
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Musician Damon Earlewine brings the tunes and good vibes to the Sarasota Farmers Market.
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Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market is one of the region's big attractions.
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So many gorgeous shells and stones found at the Fysikos Sea Sponge Co. vendor.
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Melissa Jeffrey smiles while serving up delicious bread at the Southern Basket booth.
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Find interesting gifts like Monarch butterfly chrysalis at the Kaleidoscope Butterfly Nursery tent.
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Marianela Piloto's Dynasty Guacamole booth, where you can find an array of yummy dips.
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So much to see and buy and the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market.
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Nothing but Orchids at the All About Orchids booth at the Sarasota Farmers Market.
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An array of fresh produce is sold at the Kinsey's Produce during the Farmers Market at Downtown Sarasota.
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Morgan Mahan, Aviana Caragiulo and Davida Lentini are all smiles at the Camelot Breads booth.
