Farmer’s markets are sprouting up all across Southwest Florida, thanks in large part to two women who first planted the idea on Sanibel Island six years ago.
It’s a beautiful fall morning at Lakes Park in Fort Myers, where 70-some vendors have gathered to pitch their wares — Florida- grown fruits and vegetables, fresh fish, cheeses, spices, sauces, drinks, condiments, candles, dog treats and occasionally, you- name-its. And if today is an average day, some 4,000 to 5,000 people will visit the Lakes Park Farmer’s Market and leave about $40 lighter — yet richer in spirit and, ideally, healthier in body for the experience.
That's the goal of Jean Baer and Betsy Ventura, co-founders of Local Roots. With
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