In addition to sharing recipes like my Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter Granola Bars this week, I’m also sharing a few fun things to do in my hometown of Sarasota, Florida. Yesterday I talked about the Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week going on right now, and today I’m sharing another must-do weekend activity: the Sarasota Farmers Market.
Every time I go to downtown, I’m reminded that I don’t spend enough time there. There is so much to do and see! The Farmers Market is a great way to see the area.
It’s pretty hot here in Florida this time of year, so you’ll want to get to the market early to avoid the heat of the day if possible. I was wishing I had brought a hat or sunglasses. As you can see in the next picture, the sun was very bright that day!
There are lots of places to find food for breakfast or lunch at the market. I grab a cup of coffee from the Java Dawg Coffee truck almost every time I go to the farmers market. Their iced coffee was so refreshing on this hot day!
Another thing I like to do is start by getting breakfast at one of the local restaurants downtown and then walk around the market.
Do you live in Sarasota, or have you ever traveled here? One of my blogging goals lately is to share more of my favorite things to do and places to eat here in Sarasota, as well as my travel finds. You can also see more of my local favorites by following me on Instagram.
Do you love going to your local farmers market? What is the best thing about it?
Jaelan @ Making Mrs. M says
What a neat place!
We have a pretty cool downtown, too! I need to start spending more time there.
Jenna Brussee says
I love exploring downtown! I found some great thrift stores and little shops last weekend.
Paige Allison says
LOVE farmer’s markets! Dallas’ isn’t the biggest or best I’ve been to, but the produce is on point, and by far some of the freshest and tastiest. And holy cow, is it ever cheap! That iced coffee is making me drool right now…
Amanda | Life With Grace says
I need to go to this one! I haven’t been to one of the ones close to me yet, but I love getting fresh produce and flowers at the markets! And iced coffee out of a food truck is always better lol
Jenna Brussee says
It wouldn’t be far for you! If you want to meet me there some Saturday let me know 🙂
Amanda Elizabeth says
We definitely need to make this happen that I come down to the next one! It looks beautiful.
Jenna Brussee says
Yes! After last weekend I decided I need to go more often.
Anna @ The Beauty Section says
This looks really fun! In my hometown there is a Farmer’s Market every Friday on the square and it’s always a lot of fun to walk around and see everything!
Jenna Brussee says
I love going to the farmers market! Usually when I’m done I like to walk around the rest of downtown and see the other shops. We found some great thrift stores this time!
Britney says
My family and i just discovered it the last time we were there! So much fun, and the coffee is so good! I agree 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
That coffee is the best! They have a couple hot drinks that I love getting when it’s cold out. This time of year, you can’t go wrong with iced coffee.