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The Art Market is Back!

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There are flea markets, farmer's markets, and now the Englewood area can boast of an art market in the truest sense of the word.  It seems that every week-end in Florida there is an outdoor art festival somewhere.  There are juried shows featuring fine art, sculpture, & photography. Other festivals feature a more casual arts & crafts of all kind from the stay-at-home mommy who scrapbooks to the hobbyist who makes jewelry to de-stress after work. The Placida Saturday Arts & Crafts Market draws from every level of artist, the professional to the week-end warrior.  The Market charges no vendor fee so the variety of art for sale is enormous. The Market is located on the grounds of The Historic Placida Fishing Village .  The property plays host to all kinds of wonderful outside events throughout the year.  With it's park-like grounds shaded by big Gumbo Limbo trees & the sea breeze blowing in from Gasparilla Sound it is possibly the most perfect venue for an outdo