- December 26, 2024
-
-
Loading
Loading
The town put out cones to remind people not to park at Publix.
Nancy Ambrose and Carolyn Brown hosted the first season of Market on Longboat Key.
Photo by Nat KaemmererLinda Crouse and Michell Higdon left the market with a bromeliad.
Amanda Champ from The Surfing Coconut cracked fresh ones open for her customers.
Amanda Champ cracks open a coconut.
Paul and Danene Jaffe set up a table of mosaic art.
Paul Jaffe's art sparkled in the sun.
Danielle Ferrantino from Driftheory sold necklaces and other art from found objects from the beach.
Adriana Daugherty from Blue Elements sold wreaths and other decor made from shells.
This month was a little slower than previous months.
Angela House and Sue Hengel tried out food from the market.
The Siesta Pops truck blew bubbles and blasted tunes at The Market on Longboat Key on March 11, 2022.
Photo by Nat KaemmererMarilyn Marrotte tries on a hat from Carol Kramitz at SunReady.
Maria Albano sold her chimichurri sauce this month.
Ariel Asain puts an empanada in a bag.
Mary Lant set up her macrame business, Eden, for the market.
Since January, there’s always been more to see at the Market on Longboat Key. On March 11, the series ended with one final market at Town Center Green. Attendees shopped three rows of vendors selling produce, food, drinks, jewelry, home goods and more.
Parking issues still arise as some attendees park at Publix rather than in the Town Center Green lot, but the town attempted to alleviate problems by opening up parking along the sides of Bay Isles Road too.
Several new vendors populated Town Center Green, including beach-based jewelry company Driftheory, Longboat Key resident and stained glass artist Paul Jaffe and macrame maker Mary Lant with her business, Eden. These vendors also have booths at the Coquina Market.
“I like the open air and the vibe from the community,” Driftheory owner Danielle Ferrantino said. “Everyone here is so friendly, and we have such friendly vendors.”
Attendees wandered the green with bags of vegetables, plants wrapped in plastic or trays of food from the trucks parked at the edge of the market. Patches of shade featured guests taking a break from the sun with a cool treat. The March market was less busy than the previous two had been, but organizer Ambrose said she’s looking forward to next season on Longboat Key. As of now, the market will likely return in the future even though this season’s trial is done.
