Sarasota Swap Meet & Flea Market — Local services in Sarasota

I didn't buy anything from the tables of antiques + other stuff but I bought a couple tomatoes, 2 lemons + a red bell pepper for a salad which is up from by the fence all the way to the left + they have a guy cutting up fresh fruit for you of your choice. My veggies where $3. I got better deals at Detwilers market but I went in when I saw a BQ sign. I went to the back to the BQ + fresh lemonade sign + didn't get lemonade because it was $3 for not to big of a cup but I got a great deal on 1/4 BQ chicken with two sides for $5 + I asked for an extra side which costs $1 but the lady was very kind + gave me the extra side free. The sides are BQ beans with cut up hot dogs + shredded chicken on top ( very good) + Cole slaw (store bought) + potatoe salad ( good) They have other BQ pork, brats, hotdogs etc....

I really enjoy checking out flea markets and secondhand stores because you never know what you might find! It’s always exciting to see new things as well as strange things :-) I have found some pretty cool things here and the people are pretty friendly. The one thing that makes this a three star is because if you spend too much time here you’re obviously going to need to use the bathroom. The bathrooms were absolutely horrible, dirty, and did not have supplies such as enough toilet paper or hand sanitizer like you see in most outhouses nowadays. It made me leave early because I did not want to go inside the outhouse again when I had to use the bathroom! Other than that I would recommend taking a look around and seeing what kind of cool things that you can find if this is your...

Saturdays are the time to go visit or even be a vendor. If a vendor please give it a chance and tell all your friends and family to come check it out. There is something from $1.00 and up. Lots of kids toys. The only way that this arena will make it is if you attend it. The owner and his sidekick Judy are super accommodating and down to earth. Only 20.00 for a huge spot.

Make sure you stop by the canteen and grab one of Judy’s ice cold and freshly squeezed lemonade. Also they have swamp pie which I believe is the best food out there. If you like Fritos and chili I guarantee you will...