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Sarasota News Leader September 27, 2013 Page 79 PHILLIPPI FARMHOUSE MARKET TO REOPEN OCT. 2 FOR FIFTH SEASON The Phillippi Farmhouse Market, located at a puppet story time for children at 9:30 a.m., 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, will reopen Wednesday, presented by the Waldorf School, the release Oct. 2, at 9 a.m. for its fifth season, Sarasota continues. County has announced. "In addition to the talented local artisans sellThe market is a partnership between Saraso- ing their unique handicrafts, there will also ta County Parks and Recreation and Saraso- be specialty vendors," said Priscilla Brown, ta County Extension, along with Friends of Parks and Recreation Department specialist, Sarasota County Parks, a news release notes. in the release. "Market-goers can enjoy deliIt is the county's only mid-week farmers marcious prepared foods picnic-style on site or ket, open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. take [them] home for quick and easy meals," The market offers local plants and produce, including Department of Agriculture-certified she added. organics. Additionally, "the Phillippi Estate Park and The market's grand reopening will feature 45 the Farmhouse Market are dog-friendly for vendors, music by Ted Stevens and his band, well-behaved canines on leashes," Brown raffles, free treats from Sift Bakehouse and pointed out. The Phillippi Farmhouse Market offers all sorts of local foods — from fruits and vegetables to honey and sweets. Images courtesy of Sarasota County