Newtown Farmers Market
Lou Murray is many things. The first he’d probably tell you about is his position as a deacon at the Bethlehem Baptist church- the oldest church in Newtown. But he’s also the vice president of the Manatee/ Sarasota Democratic Black Caucus of Florida, a food security veteran and a grandpa. He’s retired and plays golf on Mondays. But mostly, Lou is a kick ass community activist.

Newtown Farmers Market

This past Friday, a farmer’s market set up for the second time at the Redevelopment Office right off MLK way, in the heart of the Newtown neighborhood. From the street, the market looks like a makeshift stand with heaps of produce laid out on tables…

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Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market

Starting in 1979 the Sarasota Farmers Market is one of the oldest in Florida. In its over three and a half decade run it has continued to grow, bringing in over 10,000 visitors on Saturdays during peak season. Every Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 1…

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