We went to this grove specifically for the pumpkin festival which had good reviews. The biggest…read moredraw was the activities available for children under 5 and the free admission/$5 parking. Even though it was an hour drive for us it was well worth traveling there. Our grandchildren enjoyed the pony rides which were $6/child, holding a piglet which was $7/child, the hay ride ($2/seated person), the circus entertainment (free), feeding the goats ($1/cup of food) and enjoying a picnic with food for lunch. There was also live music to enjoy. The food we had was smoked turkey legs ($15 and very large... 2 of us shared one), BBQ sandwich with French fries ($12) and delicious freshly made lemonade with strawberries ($7) and some water bottles ($3 each). Other than the water bottles being a bit pricey, the other food was good and reasonably priced for these kinds of events. There was so much more we could have enjoyed but our young ones tired out with the heat of the day. We did not get a chance to see the many small tents full of crafts, the playground, the butterfly area, the train ride (appropriate for very young kids) and probably so much more we did not know about. There was an area for older kids that had activities such as a zipline, climbing wall, inflatable slides and tunnels which were additional costs ranging from $12-$20. $40 for a band that included all of those activities. The pumpkin area at the front was beautifully arranged and there were plenty of pumpkins to choose from. Pie pumpkins were $5 and carvable pumpkins were $0.90/lb. They also had heirloom pumpkins for a bit more/lb. There were so many areas throughout the farm for photo opportunities. It was really well done. All of the people working there were great and parking was very organized. I expect we will return next year. It was a fun outing.

We went during peak season in October around the 4th week and it was busy. Not everything was local…read morebut they did have a ton of variety. A lot of vendors park on their property and sell their goods. We met a ton of great vendors! It's a big place. They have a butterfly area as well. There are lots of animals including lambs! You can hold them and feed most of the animals. There is a store stocked with local options as well. It was a neat experience for sure! We would go back and I would recommend this as a family outing or field trip:)

This little family farmstead was located just a few miles from our campground in Cortez and with…read morenothing particularly planned for the day I figured we'd start the day taking a ride to check this place out - it's always nice to source locally grown produce especially when it's a family operation, the selection was pretty good of course a lot of the products are seasonal so this little stand fills in with a nice selection of small batch produce and products sourced from other small businesses around the area and some brought in from out of state. The staff here was extremely friendly I'm sure a lot of the customers are locals that frequently stop in by the sounds of the laughter and the conversations going on as they checked out. I got a laugh after seeing a small section marked "scratch and dent", theses items were marked up to 50% off, these are a variety of items that are a little bruised or ripe to the point you'd want to use them right away. I was hoping to see a cow, a horse, a pig or a chicken but I guess they were all working out in the fields like most farms everyone has to pull their weight. I didn't find anything today unfortunately but enjoyed the walk-through, this is the real deal...

Picked up 50+ lbs of late season mangoes (Keitt, Palmer and Kent). Loved the break in price for…read morebulk purchase. Most we're ready to eat and good for freezing but luckily I mentioned that my daughter loves crunchy mangoes so they brought out freshly picked and still very hard Keitts. Those lasted a few days but we're awesome to eat green and crunchy. Will def be back to check out more produce and fruits. GPS to farm is spot on. Lots of parking space. Owners were lovely and very accommodating.

Tasty, fresh local(ish) veggies at a really fair price. But they lose a star for inconsistent and…read moresometimes ridiculous hours.

Excellent place to find straight from the farm produce and vegetables at prices far lower than…read moresupermarkets, and a lot fresher. But their schedule of opening is confusing or downright frustrating. Worse yet is the fact that they are open only during the snowbird season from October thru about April. They are closed May - September.

Love this place and especially the service, all the workers were amazing, the one I know by name is…read moreGavin Dempsey and he was extremely nice and helpful, love the place and definitely recommen 10/10.

The Fudge Factory Sarasota, FL…read more The Fudge Factory is a fun stop for anyone with a sweet tooth. My son and I were craving ice cream, and this place had plenty to choose from: handmade fudge, a wide variety of ice cream flavors, tons of toppings, and shelves full of candy. The bright colors and upbeat atmosphere give the shop a cheerful, welcoming vibe. What We Ordered * Three scoops of butter pecan ice cream * One scoop of vanilla ice cream in a cup, topped with sprinkles Our Thoughts The ice cream was excellent--creamy, flavorful, and packed with plenty of pecans in the butter pecan. I also loved the tables out front, which added to the charm and made the visit feel even more inviting. If you have a sweet tooth, The Fudge Factory is worth a stop. I give it five stars for its amazing selection and delicious, creamy ice cream. Gulf Coast Terry

The decline of supermarkets due to online food shopping due to - you know - the #19 - spike in…read morecrime hasn't helped stores staying open late - energy - payroll - to cover operating costs and make your margins of at least 25 percent is becoming increasing difficult. It's butter sweet to me, having grown up in a big city - bread, fish, meat, cheese was purchased at different stores and that was wonderful, you knew the shops owners and had a relationship, they knew your family and we knew theirs Although received a bit stone faced, I shot right to the canned fish section - the European companies do this right, especially Iceland - although not exactly in Europe and not sold here. However I was able to purchase some items from Germany and Russia and Belgium - the canned fish is great travel food, just watch the oil inside, you don't wanna drop a drop on yourself - you'll have all the neighborhood cats following you. Prices were a little high but it's shelf life and quality did not have me flinch at the register - although small in square feet stature and boring bare walls, I'll likely return to purchase beyond my last check-in.

For a small market, they have a great selection of everything. Of European markets. As far as I'm…read moreconcerned, they have the best prices. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Amazing chocolates...we give this as gifts to our friends and family year round...and they can't…read morewait to get it!!

We do not require a reason to enjoy and support Richey's chocolates but the Easter season is one…read moremore reason to hop on over and enjoy their yummy and beautiful Easter goodies. My hubby loves the coconut and I am a sucker for the maple filled. The chocolate covered Oreos are amazing! Lots of other choices in addition to the seasonal treats too. Much tastier and reasonable in cost compared to big box chains.

Best honey I've had in a long time. Found them at a farmer's market in Lakewood Ranch. The lady…read moreselling them for very knowledgeable about each product and helpful with answering our questions until we made our selection, the raw honey with the honeycombs.

Best honey and I love how they work with local home owners and with people with special needs…read more They've relocated to the Bazaar at Apricot and Lime.

Stopped here yesterday for the first time, on 10th Street if you're heading West on the right hand…read moreside near the Palmetto Meat Shop (another great family owned/local business). I believe the woman running it name is Cindy and she was extremely knowledgeable about the local produce. I bought a variety of cantaloupe that is delicious & she said she would soon have great, local watermelons. I live about 15 mins south/west of Palmetto, but I am finding some great local places in Palmetto. Way better prices than the new Whole Foods & Earth Fare & closer ! She had some nice looking potted fresh herbs & good prices on a local honey. All her vegetables looked super fresh & I'm happy w/everything I brought home with me ...

This is my favorite place to buy produce. You may pay a dollar or two more than going to Red Barn,…read morebut the quality is exceptional! I actually saw her sort through a box of strawberries and threw out the ones she thought were subpar. The owner also grows her own herbs out back.