Local Growers and Crafts people gather every Wednesday from Nov. through April from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to sell their products at Phillippi Estate in Sarasota, Fl.  Proceeds from vendor’s  go to the restoration of the Phillippi farmhouse.

Sarasota Suze spoke with some of the vendors on her favorites list.

Annalida’s Gourmet Foods by James Desterre specializes in “sinful” sauces and “The Classic Crabcake” along with a Party Collection of relishes and mustards. A cocktail collection includes Gorganzola stuffed olives  and a Bloody Mary Collection that is so fresh it’s hard to believe. The Tasteful Hottie—which he dubs “the planet’s most flavorful hot sauce” is my favorite.  He sells his wares in Sarasota and St. Pete. Contact James at Annalidas@yahoo.com for more information.

Dufour Family Farms sells “starter plants” for a healthy addition to your vegetable and herb garden. Dubbed “the herb guys” the Dufour brothers grow locally and sell a variety of herbs and a large choice of vegetables you might not normally see at the usual nursery. Contact theherbguys@yahoo.com for more information.

William from Geraldson Community Farm talks about his passion for the CSA – Community Supported Agriculture – associated with this farm. The farm provides a CSA program that grows organic produce for local residents in Northwest Bradenton.

Become a member by visiting their website: Geraldson Community Farm for more information.

Beverly Scott has opened Gluten Free by Beverly making Pizza and Lasagna from fresh, organic, gluten free ingredients and is selling her delicious products at the Phillippi Farmers market as well as Richards at Cooper Creek Blvd and Clark Road.