The city of Anna Maria is finally kicking off its farmers market.
With liability insurance in hand and six vendors, the city farmers market was to open 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, after press time for The Islander.
The vendors include AMI Aquaponics LLC, a greens and herbs company operated by Michael Smith; Mr Fun Guy LLC, a mushroom company operated by Bill Nelms; Tillman Thomas’s Produce, which includes fresh vegetables and honey; himalayan salts by Cindy Thompson; Sucy Guy, a barbecue and salsa business run by XX; and Hahn’s Kettle Corn, Garrison Hahn.
The market will run 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays in the City Pier Park through May 8.
Mayor Dan Murphy obtained consensus March 8 from commissioners to buy liability coverage for the city to hold the market. The cost of coverage is included in a vendor fee.
