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Aug 03
2011
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Greetings from Phil!Posted by SFMV in Sarasota Farmers Market , Farmers Market Friends |
Hello Market Friends!
With summer moving at the speed of light, the market has enjoyed record summer attendance.
A combination of quality vendors, board input, volunteers and a marketing campaign that no doubt places the Sarasota Farmers Market as one of the top markets in the State. The 4th of July weekend Shrimp & Lobster Fest proved to be a good indicator that people are interested in a healthy family-oriented market year 'round. Special thanks to Mayor Suzanne Atwell who spent most of her day at the S&L festival.
Phil Pagano
Operations Manager
manager@sarasotafarmersmarket.org
941-504-1077
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Jun 03
2011
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May 06
2011
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Featured Non-Profit Guest
Second Chance, a year 'round non profit at the Market held its 16th Birthday Party at Mattison's 41 on April 20th. Vendor artisan, Lyla Mitchell, donated one of her paintings for the raffle at the event. Lyla is one of Second Chances' newest volunteers. Unknown to customers are the number of vendors that donate their time and products to help local organizations. Great job, Lyla !
For more information:
Second Chance-Last Opportunity P.O. Box 1048 Sarasota, FL34230
(941) 360-8660
www.SecondChanceLastOpportunity.org
www.Facebook.com/Second Chance Last Opportunity
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from left to right are: April Glasco, Founder and CEO, Amy Lovejoy, David Goldman, President of the SCLO Board, Lyla Mitchell, Local Artist and Volunteer |
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May 06
2011
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Market Recipes
Does anyone enjoy this wonderful leafy green called Escarole? Bought some at Worden Farm this Saturday and it was beautiful and delicious!!
Escarole is a very low calorie green, leafy vegetable with a hint of bitter flavor; 100g fresh leaves provide just 17 calories but contribute about 8% of RDA of fiber. However, this well known salad plant is much more than just a leafy green. Escarole is loaded with plant nutrients such as Vitamins A and C.
Health benefits of Escarole...
- Current research studiessuggest that high fiber content in escarole helps reduce high glucose and LDL cholesterol levels in diabetes and obese patients.
- Escarole is enriched with a good amount Vitamin A and beta-carotenes. Both of these compounds are known to have antioxidant properties. Carotenes convert to vitamin A in the body. Also, vitamin A is required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. In addition, it is also an essential vitamin for vision. Consumption of natural vegetables/greens rich in vitamin A helps to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.
- It contains good amounts of many essential B-complex groups of vitamins such as folic acid, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and thiamin (vitamin B1), niacin (B3). These vitamins are essential in the sense that body requires them from external sources to replenish and required for fat, protein and carbohydrates metabolism.
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Escarole is also a good source of minerals like manganese, copper, iron, and potassium. Manganese is used as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. Potassium is an important intracellular electrolyte helps counter the hypertension effects of sodium.
- Enjoy this simple and delicious soup...a complete meal! Saute one fresh leek, sliced thin, along with a couple of cloves of garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil, add one can of cannelini beans and 32 ounces of chicken broth or vegetable broth. Warm the seasoned broth and add washed and cut escarole. When the escarole is tender, serve the soup and top with shaved parmesan! So good and so good for you!!
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Apr 01
2011
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Saturdays at the Market!Posted by SFMV in Sarasota Farmers Market , Market Assistants , Jose Perez , Coy Carter |
Saturdays at the Market!
Market Assistants, Coy Carter and Jose Perez, have proven to be one of the best market finds of the year. With months of searching for part time help at the market it was under our noses the whole time. Colonel Kennedy of Sarasota Military Academy provided both Coy and Jose. Both have been timely, polite and willing to take on any task asked of them. Thanks to Crazy Crepes, Official Hotdog Cart, Sarasota Sorbet for sponsoring weekly food and drinks to these young men who some day may be protecting our freedom!!!!!!!!
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Apr 01
2011
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Featured New Sponsor & Non-Profit Guest The market is proud to announce Sarasota Pet as our newest sponsor. Candace Botha, owner and publisher, has included The Farmers Market in her 2011 cookbook sales, featuring none other than market chairman, Terry Hart and his two Portuguese Water Dogs. Sarasota Pet has committed 75% of the proceeds from the sale of the cookbook to local rescue groups. Candace has also written a three page overview of the Market in the April/May edition of Sarasota Pet. Thanks Sarasota Pet for continued community support! Welcome aboard. www.sarasotapet.com
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Apr 01
2011
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Market Recipes
This month, we are featuring one of our newest vendors, Full Belly Meats! For a taste adventure, try one of Shane's flavorful Gourmet Burgers. Shane has been a chef for many years, cooking all over the country. His burgers are out of this world and he is living his dream of growing his own business along with his brother, Matt and Mom, Pinki! A wonderful family business...nice people and Black Angus Beef burgers....stop by and say hello and enjoy Gourmet Burgers! "It ain't a party until someone has a Full Belly!"
From Full Belly Meats...
Here is a recipe for Garlic Parmesan Burgers!
Ingredients:
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Shane, Matt and Pinki Founders and Owners Gourmet Burgers, Fully Belly Meats |
- 5 lbs ground beef
- 4 tsp worchestershire sauce
- 1 cup roasted garlic cloves
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 cup sauteed chopped garlic
Weigh and shape into individual patties. This recipe will produce
10-11 half pound patties or 20-22 quarter pound patties.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes and cook to your preference. ...mmm
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Apr 01
2011
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Events Calendar
April 2 Dr. Lou Bonsai's Seminar
Learn to trim and maintain your Bonsai.
April 9th Child Protection Awareness Day
Great children's entertainment!
Easter Dog Photo Shoot with Connie Summers
(see flyer below for details!)
April 16th Originals Cooking Demo
(see left column for details!)
April 23rd Eco Shindig
Local builders showcasing sustainable living.
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Apr 01
2011
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DOWNTOWN SARASOTA AT MAIN AND LEMON APRIL 2011 OPEN 52 WEEKS A YEAR RAIN OR SHINE! SATURDAYS FROM 7AM to 1PM Serving the City of Sarasota & Surrounding Counties since 1979 |
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Greetings from Phil!
Hello Farmers Market Friends!
Lots of market activity last month and more in store for you this month. With the addition of more tables, chairs and umbrellas to the market, customers seem to be staying to enjoy a great lunch at the market after strolling, what is becoming the largest year 'round market in the State of Florida.
The market vendors, board and volunteers put many hours in welcoming everyone to the SPIRT of downtown every Saturday 52 weeks a year. Enjoy!
Phil Pagano
SFMV Operations Manager
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Mar 04
2011
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Market MusicPosted by SFMV in Sarasota Farmers Market , Market Music |
Market Music
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| Joe Braccio |
March 5th: Fogt's Jr. All Stars conducted by the famous Jimmy G
March 12th: Marco, Island sounds at it's best
March 19th: Harry, the Sax master
March 26th: Joe Braccio, Steel drum Legend of the Suncoast
And, of course, you will be welcomed every Saturday morning by classical guitarist, Jimmy G...a wonderful way to begin the day...his music makes you smile!
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Feb 08
2011
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Non Profit of the month…Healthy Start of Sarasota attended the market last month to hold a fundraiser and awareness day.
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Feb 08
2011
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Kristine and Dad, Sal, have shared a delicious soup recipe with us along with homemade Rosemary Crostini…enjoy!This soup is a tradition that Kristine's family enjoys.
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Feb 08
2011
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Market Music
February 5: Joe Braccio
February 12: Harry Fager
February 19: Jose on the Congas!
February 26: Big Cheese Surprise Band!
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Feb 08
2011
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Manager's Field Trip: Greenleaf Cheese
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Feb 08
2011
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Greetings from Phil!
Many thanks to Rachel O'Hara of the Observer for capturing the true SPIRIT of the market.
Phil Pagano
SFMV Operations Manager
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Jan 08
2011
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Thank you very much Erin Leigh Buchanan for these beautiful pictures of the market!
Onions, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Beets & Garlic
Peppers
Herbs & Flowers
Local Fresh Seafood
Fruit
Sarasota Salvage Reuse & Recycle
Argentinian Empanadas: Beef, Corn, Chicken, Lamb, Spinach. Ham & Cheese and more.
Pictures by Erin Leigh Buchanan
www.memoriesbyerinleigh.com
Pasta you say? World class pizza crust? Marinara sauce? Yep! Peperonata Pasta company. On many occasions I've visited Adrian and Marina's pasta kitchen at 4463 Ashton rd and no doubt they have pride in what they do. Always neat, clean and smelling like your back in the old country. Marina is always working while Adrian tells you a good story and has helpful advice.
Their quality of food not only brings customers to the market but is also available in stores like WholeFoods, Morton's and directly purchased at their shop. I could go on and on about how they came to this country from Argentina. How they have two great kids. That they are always are willing to help someone. But what is most impressive to me is Fochi determination. When they first started at the market they were restricted to selling their pasta in someone else's booth. For quite a while they came every Saturday with one or two coolers and never gave up on their dream.
Three years ago an organization was being formed that was very concerned about vendors of this quality that needed a chance. The rest is history as Peperonata Pasta is known not only in Sarasota area but around the state as fresh pasta's favorite maker. Good things come to good people.
Oh by the way the organization I spoke of is SFMV Sarasota Farmer's Market Vendors INC.
Congratulazioni Fochi!
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May 17
2010
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May 07
2010
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Great video from the www.hubsarasota.com featuring the Sarasota Farmers Market.
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May 03
2010
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Some of WET NOSES (www.wetnoses.biz) loyal customers going to the market.
Remember to come see the Spring Parade of Pups at the Sarasota Farmers Market on Saturday May 8th, Mothers Day Weekend. Be sure to bring your best dressed 4-legged friends! Pre-registration begins at 9:30 am. Parade starts at 10:30 am. Fun for the entire family!
All proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County (www.hssc.org)
Sarasota Farmers Market Live Feed Snapshot: Saturday March 27, 10 am
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Mar 12
2010
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Last week at the Market Mote Marine's mascot, Gilly made another appearance.
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Jan 30
2010
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Remember to come back next week for your local produce, plants, flowers, prepared foods, crafts and specialty items at our Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market.
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Jan 24
2010
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Jan 14
2010
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Welcome to the Sarasota Farmers Market BlogPosted by SFMV in Venice , Specialty Items , Siesta Key , SFM , Sarasota Farmers Market , Produce , Prepared Foods , Plants & Flowers , Long Boat Key , Local Organic Products , Florida , FL , Crafts , Clearwater , Bradenton , Ana Maria |
The SVFM is a non-profit organization committed to continuing the 30-year tradition of enhancing and improving the quality of life in Sarasota. Our mission is to create a social opportunity for residents and visitors to gather and interact, to bring foot traffic to downtown Sarasota sustaining the economic viability of the entire downtown area, and to provide a venue for other not for profit organizations benefiting Sarasota. Inherent in our mission is educating consumers and sharing knowledge about the products and services of local farmers, local businesses, and local artisans.
Come back for more news and events.
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