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Danielle Thompson, of Tarpon Springs, displays her tropical sea sponges during opening day of the Corey Ave. Market on St. Pete Beach Sunday, October 2. “My husband dives for all the sea sponges we use,” said Thompson. “The way we remove the sponges is done sustainably by cutting the sponges off so they can grow back, similarly to trimming hedges in the yard.” Some of the sponges are encased in different varieties of hand-crafted soap, which reveals more of the sponges as they are used.
There is a variety of markets from which to choose, each with its own unique vibe and offerings that range from fine art to produce, with plenty of food and drink to enjoy while shopping. Some markets feature live entertainment and most are pet friendly.
See the listings below to plan your visit.
Gulfport
Tuesday Fresh Market
Location: Gulfport Waterfront District, Beach Blvd.
Hours: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
gulfportma.com/gma-events/tuesday-fresh-market
Tangerine Greenway Market
Location: Tangerine Greenway at 49th St. S. and Tangerine Ave. S.
Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Indian Shores
Indian Shores Sunday Market
Location: Indian Shores Town Hall Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd.
Hours: Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Madeira Beach
Mid-Week Madeira Beach Open Air Market
Location: Madeira Way between Gulf Boulevard and the Tom Stuart Causeway
Hours: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
Location: Al Lang Stadium, at the corner of 1st St. and 1st Ave. S.
Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Pete Beach
Corey Avenue Sunday Market
Location: Corey Avenue, between Boca Ciega and Gulf Blvd., downtown St. Pete Beach
Hours: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Paradise Bazaar
Location: 900 Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Suntan Art Market
Location: 900 Gulf Way, Pass-A-Grille
Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
