St. Pete Locally Grown Market Takes an “Intermission” Until Nov. 2nd

Valued Customers, Volunteers, & Growers:
Our summer skeleton crew has shrunk to the point where our Market cannot run without a fresh burst of energy and expanded variety of local produce. Our volunteers have worked tirelessly in the summer heat and have truly earned a rest. In a few months, our volunteer snowbirds will return and our local winter-season volunteers will become more available, Growers will have more local vegetables to sell and the weather will cool off at last.

That is why I’ve decided that this past week was the LAST week the Market will be open until the week of November 2nd. This is NOT what I wanted to happen and I sincerely regret that it has come to this. If you know me then you know that I don’t make these decisions lightly. In the history of our 5-year old business, I believe that this is the first time we are closing for any extended period. Sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

When we return from this “intermission” on November 2nd and/or you make your next purchase with us then your membership expiration date will be extended by the appropriate amount of time to reflect this period. To those with accounts already expired, I encourage you to renew on Nov. 2nd!

In case you’re wondering: We WILL hold our monthly potluck socials in September & October and skip November (like we did last year) to combine it into a Holiday Party for December 5th. Please mark your calendars! FYI, I am trying very hard to get Geraldson Community Farm from Bradenton back into our Market for the fall season. Pioneer Settlement Garden will be back on board and Faithful Farms will continue to be a key participant too.

I extend my appreciation for all of you who are committed to our longevity. We look forward to seeing all of you in 8 weeks AND at this month’s potluck social!

Tina, YOUR Market Manager
stpete@locallygrown.net
727-515-9469