Our community hosts a beautiful local market - an opportunity for us to come together and support local businesses. However, it's clear that our current market scheduling doesn't meet the needs of our increasingly younger, more active demographic. The people of Sarasota have voiced their challenges; many eager to participate pass by on their way to work, unable to join due to timing.

We believe moving one market per month to the last Wednesday and adjusting its running time from 4pm to 9 pm will bring a significant, positive change. This alteration will allow people to drop by the market on their way home, driving participation and ensuring a sustainable accumulation of shoppers for our local businesses. Load-in time for the vendors would be 4 pm and breakdown no earlier than 8:30 pm, still providing favorable conditions for our market participants.

This effort is not just for the convenience of our community members; it’s a crucial element to keep our beloved market thriving and to meet the changing needs of our dynamic community. Let's adapt our local market to serve the residents of Sarasota better while ensuring the ongoing support for our local businesses that make our community special.

Sign this petition to request a rescheduling of our monthly market to the last Wednesday of each month, running from 5 pm to 10 pm. Your signature will be a vote for a more accessible and sustainable local market.