You’ve probably heard or read about the benefits of eating locally. Your food will be fresher, you can get to know the person growing or making your food, and you will cut down on environmental waste from transporting food from far away. Plus, a quest to focus on locally-grown or locally-prepared foods usually leads to… Continue reading 4 Ways to Support Local Farmers and Growers in the Bradenton Area
With summer comes Florida’s sweltering heat, but that doesn’t usually diminish the desire to find yummy local produce or locally-produced foods. That’s where local Bradenton and Sarasota farmers markets come in, showcasing the area’s food diversity. One catch: Because of the heat and the way seasons run in Florida (for instance, “snowbird season” actually happening… Continue reading 6 Farmers Markets Open Through the Summer in the Bradenton and Sarasota Area
In Florida, August signals it’s back-to-school time. That means families hunker down for the quest for school supplies, clothing and getting up early yet again to take kiddos to school. But technically, summer isn’t over till it’s over. You still have until late September to enjoy summer (and let’s face it, here in Southwest Florida,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Enjoy the Last Days of Summer in Florida—Without Theme Parks
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