In the market for food

Stock up on those tasty Christmas treats at one of the farmers markets being held in Bradenton.

The Community Farmers Market at New Medicine Community at Health Park East, 6040 State Rd. 70, Bradenton (761-9816) runs through April 2010.
This market features local, organic and sustainable goods from Florida farmers and friends. 2:30-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

Farmers Market. Along Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton (907-943 or shoplakewoodranchmainstreet.net). This seasonal market returns to Lakewood Ranch for its third season and runs 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday.

So get out there and support our farmers. And you might even get the odd free sample - well it is Christmas after all...