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When you’re vacationing in Siesta Key, one way to navigate exploring is to experience the best dining at the most incredible restaurants the area offers. However, sometimes it’s nice to have the option to not eat out for every meal, especially if you’re traveling with a group! There’s an easy way to eat well, experience delicious local cuisine, and even spend some valuable quality time with your family while you’re at it: purchase some fresh produce at a Siesta Key farmers’ market and cook in your gourmet Siesta Key rental kitchen!
Farmer’s Markets
Of all the incredible things to do in Siesta Key, checking out one (or a few!) of the local farmers’ markets is an activity you shouldn’t miss out on. At least one farmers’ market goes on during every season, so you can take advantage of the experience no matter when you visit. Here are a few of our favorite local farmers’ markets and how you can bring a great farm-to-table dining experience when staying in one of our Siesta Key luxury rentals!
Sarasota Farmers’ Market
One of the most inclusive farmers market experiences is the Sarasota Farmers’ Market. Every single weekend, various local farmers, vendors, artists, and service providers come together to support each other and the local community. They’ve been doing so since 1979, and it doesn’t look like that’s changing anytime soon! You can purchase almost anything here, from handmade soaps and artwork to apparel, snacks, produce, fresh baked goods, and so much more! You can even attend special events such as free yoga classes and live performances by local musicians.
The Sarasota Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is located at 1 North Lemon Avenue in Sarasota.
Siesta Key Farmers’ Market
Since you’ll be staying in Siesta Key, we would be remiss not to tell you about the Siesta Key Farmers’ Market; another incredible annual event that’s just moments away from any vacation rental you might be staying in. This event offers a smaller and more personalized experience! You can come here to find stunning oil paintings for your home, fresh produce from the most caring and dedicated local farmers, and even products for your pets! Vendors are rotating often, giving you the chance to visit more than once for a new experience every time on your extended vacation.
The Siesta Key Farmers Market is held every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. It is located at 5104 Ocean Boulevard in Siesta Key.
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Venice Farmers’ Market
It’s worth taking the drive over to Venice for the Venice Farmers’ Market. Vendors come from within the local area and various surrounding communities to sell their wares and goods, wide variety of delicious produce, and incredible artwork, apparel, essential oils, and more.
In addition,the Venice Farmers’ Market brings something unique. A few of the favorite products often featured here include gourmet bagels, small-batch cheese from Wisconsin, organic coffee, microgreens, international food, and prepared foods and meats. No matter what you’re searching for, chances are you’ll find it here!
The Venice Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday. From April through September, it runs from 8 a.m. to noon, and from October through March, it runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is located at Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Avenue.
Phillippi Farmhouse Market
If you’re searching for a weekday farmers’ market, the Phillippi Farmhouse Market is a fantastic option! This farmers’ market in Sarasota at Phillippi Creek brings more than 50 vendors together for a huge selection of produce and goods. The market also emphasizes responsibly grown local agriculture, so you know you’re supporting a great cause!
The Phillippi Farmhouse Market offers delicious food and agricultural goods, but they also have all kinds of live entertainment every week! Guests are invited to listen as they browse or simply pull up a chair and sit down for the show. This is one of the best ways to hear some incredible local talent while you’re doing your shopping!
The Phillippi Farmhouse Market is held every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from October through April. It is located at 5500 South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
Sprouts Farmers’ Market
Head over to Sprouts Farmers’ Market and discover an actual store. Sprouts has everything you’d expect from a local farmers’ market as well as your grocery store favorites all in one place! Pick up all your premium meats and cheeses, beer and wines, deli catering trays, and more. They also offer an olive bar, juice bar, and salad bar for the makings of a truly delicious meal.
Sprouts Farmers’ Market is located at 8330 S. Tamiami Trail. It is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Detwiler’s Farm Market
Another farmers’ market-turned-shop is Detwiler’s; what sets this one apart from Sprouts is that it’s a regional chain and is entirely local to this area! With five total locations throughout Sarasota, Venice, and Palmetto, Detwiler’s gives you plenty of opportunities to grab the produce and goods you’re craving.
Of course, you can expect to find all kinds of delicious produce and natural groceries, but there’s so much more than just that. The Amish-style deli holds all sorts of meats and cheeses; you can grab fresh seafood from the counter or get made-from-scratch baked goods that are sure to please everyone in your group.
Detwiler’s Farm Market has five locations throughout the area. They are each open Monday through Saturday at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. or 8 p.m.
Additional Groceries
If there’s some additional items you need, there are a couple of local grocery stores that you can take advantage of. For a more local experience, head over to Morton’s Market. If you want a name you’re familiar with; there is a convenient Publix location right here on Siesta Key. Either of these grocery stores will have everything that you might not have found at a farmers’ market, so if there’s something, in particular, you need for your meal, you can easily find it!
Your Vunique Vacations Siesta Key Luxury Rental
Now that you have all your ingredients from the best farmers’ markets in Sarasota, FL, you can start prepping your incredible meal. Your Vunique Vacations Siesta Key luxury rental has all the cooking utensils, appliances, and space you need! All of our Vunique Vacations homes have access to some culinary features, including a fully stocked kitchen with a full-sized fridge, oven, and stove, along with a grill, a wet bar, and more! No matter what you’re cooking or how many people you’re feeding, you can handle it all right inside your luxury vacation property. View all of our Siesta Key luxury rentals and book your stay today!
