Obviously a name rip off of the HUGELY successful Englewood Farmers Market located actually IN ENGLEWOOD on Dearborn Street behind the Mango Bistro Cafe. (Not across the street or down any back roads/alleys), and not miles south in Port Charlotte. Seriously? You have to plagiarize someone else's name in order to try to attain success. DISGUSTING and as low as you can get. AND for what it is worth, the real REAL EFM is a non-profit market whereas tens of thousands of dollars have been poured back into the local community and not into the hands of some private...
Read moreAs a first time visitor, my wife & I didn’t know that it spreads out over 3, maybe more areas on both sides of the street, all easily walkable. For less walking, even Stumpy’s free shuttle ride (tips expected) was there. We loved the selection of fresh produce, fresh baked artisan breads, food venders for lunch, and that was missing out on most of it. We can’t wait to see the rest of the farmer’s market next Thursday (9 am to 1 pm). We will shop, compare, and have more...
Read moreOperating on Thursdays from 9 am-2 pm. This market was much larger than I had expected. It’s spread out on the north and south side of Dearborn street, over 3 blocks. Several food vendors, some art, fresh seafood/meat and some fruit/vegetable stands. There was live music and a tent for SNAP/EBT users. I had hoped for more farm grown items, but still enjoyed checking out what was here. Visit the mushroom stand and sample their truffle hot sauce....
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