FRIDAY
Happy Hour Marketplace 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 361 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. (Bailey Brothers Park) in Punta Gorda. Live music, crafts, art, fresh produce and fruits, soul food, ice treats, books, housewares, professional services, poetry readings and open mic. 941-258-4920 or m.facebook.com/HappyHour- Marketplace.
The Burnt Store Marina Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Cass Cay parking lot, 3200 Matecumbe Key Road, Punta Gorda. Fresh produce, seafood, jams and jellies, whole-grain mustards, fresh salsa and guacamole, empanadas, local citrus and more. www.facebook.com/BurntStoreMarinaFarmersMarket.
SATURDAY
The Punta Gorda Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m, Taylor Street and Herald Court, next to the historic courthouse, Punta Gorda. Voted the best small market in Florida and 15th in the United States. Fruits, vegetables, pickles, jams, German bakery goods, fresh pasta, kitchenware, cupcakes, beef, fresh seafood, jewelry, candles, soaps, dip mixes, cheese, olives, orchids, kettle corn, coffee beans, exotic plants, natural facial products, smoothies and much more, plus live entertainment. EBT/SNAP accepted and the market gives $2 for $1 on purchase of Florida-grown produce, citrus or honey. www.puntagordachamber.com/punta-gorda-farmers-market, www.facebook.com/PuntaGordaFarmersMarket or call Jerry Presseller, manager, at 941-391-4856.
The Venice Farmers Market, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., outside Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave. Prepared foods, health food, fresh food, local produce, organic products. 941-445-9209 or www.thevenicefarmersmarket.org.
SUNDAY
The Babcock Ranch Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sundays through May in Founders Square. 42850 Crescent Loop, Babcock Ranch. www.buylocallee.com. ¦
— Send farmers market news (openings, closings, day/time/location changes) to [email protected], and put “Farmers Markets” in the subject line.
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