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City staff, operator propose weekly farmers market for downtown Culinary District
Summary
Staff proposed a Saturday farmers market to run 9 a.m.–1 p.m. operated by Local Roots LLC; council supported moving forward but asked for a shorter initial term, vendor‑count performance clauses, careful site selection and review of fiscal and public-safety impacts.
City economic-development staff pitched a Fort Myers Farmers Market in the Culinary District to be operated by Local Roots LLC, with Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and a proposed opening date during the season to maximize vendor and customer turnout. Steve Weathers, economic development director, said Local Roots runs other markets in the region…
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