A Farmer's Market Returns to Lakewood Ranch

  Lakewood Ranch's "Main Street" will once again be the home of a "Farmer's Market" on Saturdays. Fresh produce and other foods grown and produced locally will once again be available at 8100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Vendors will be selling everything from fresh produce, wild-caught seafood, spices and sauces to organic products, arts and crafts, beverages and snacks from 10AM to 2PM on Saturdays.

  After an absence of three years, Jennifer McCafferty, owner of Jen's MarketPlace, who manages three other Farmer's Markets in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, is betting the return to Lakewood Ranch will be a big success. "I am really excited about Lakewood Ranch Main Street. I have a passion for eating fresh, eating organic, helping the community be healthy and helping out our local farmers and small businesses," McCafferty said.

  Visitors to this pet-friendly Farmer's Market can sit st picnic tables under umbrellas and enjoy a bite to eat during their shopping in an area near the vendors. While they relax, they'll be entertained with guitar music from a local musician, and be able meet and mingle with other Lakewood Ranch residents.

  Fresh From The Boat Seafood LLC, a vendor who took pat in the previous Lakewood Ranch Farmer's Market, is among the many local and regional vendors who are returning. Asked what made him decide to participate again, Captain Bill Dyer, owner of the company said, "Thanks to McCafferty's reputation and the success we had when we operated a stand here previously, I think this will be a winner and I want to be part of it." Dyer said he also travels to "The Villages" near Ocala, the largest master-planned community in Florida, where there is a huge Farmer's Market every Saturday and it is a booming success.

  McCafferty, who has a tentative 6-month contract to operate the market on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street, is planning more Saturday Farmer's Markets Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 22 and Dec. 20.

  The Lakewood Ranch Farmer's Market is just one of the many things that bring people to Lakewood Ranch where, after even a visit or two to one of the continuous flow of free public functions or to visit with friends, many decide to stay and buy a Lakewood Ranch home or condo and become part of this vibrant community.

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Price Reduced Home Now Available in Central Park

This upgraded 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a den in the gated Central Park village in Lakewood Ranch has a great open floor plan with an outstanding over-sized lanai with a salt-water pool with a relaxing, peaceful conservation area pond view.

For families with children, it is noteworthy that top-rated schools are just around the corner from this 2,147 square foot home at 4914 Mission Park Lane.

The kitchen also features Silestone Quartz countertops, a gas range, and a tastefully added decorative backsplash. You’ll admire the wood laminate flooring in the kitchen, dining, and family room. The bedrooms and den are carpeted. The master suite and den have premium-padding under the carpet for extra comfort. Both bathrooms feature tile flooring with the master having upgraded tile.

With its extended lanai (20’ x 40’), you'll have plenty of space to enjoy the warm and sunny year-round Florida outdoor lifestyle with your family , your neighbors and friends who come to Lakewood Ranch to admire the community you live in.. The lanai is even wired for cable TV so you can relax next to your salt-water pool and watch your favorite sports team or TV drama. The lanai also has a sink and gas bib for the possible future addition of a full outdoor kitchen.

A notable upgrade of this home that will save you money is the addition of a Silver Radiant Barrier to reduce the transfer of exterior heat through the home’s roof. Pool’s upgrades include a pebble-tec floor and tile finish. Other notable upgrades are the added sink and extra cabinets in the garage for extra storage space.

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At this recently reduced price I don’t believe this home, built in 2013, will remain available for long, so please call me today at 941.228.2321 to arrange to tour this home with me. Please mention MLS listing A3998889 when you call. Priced now at $349,999, I assure you that you’ll be impressed with both the location and the price of this deligthful home.