TLC Community Markets at The Grove

This outdoor market is on Hwy 54 snuggled up beside I-75. It's in The Grove plaza where Ross, TJMAXX, Petsmart, Outback, Cracker Barrel, & other businesses can be found. Every Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM, this community market hosts between 20 - 60 vendors. (However, I've never seen more than 20 during my four visits.) Today there were exactly 20. What's especially nice about this open market is the quality of its vendors. I've yet to meet one who was not very friendly. Don't expect to see lots of masks being wore in this open air market. It's Pasco County & many I've seen at this market are maskless. If you are super worried about Covid, you may want to skip this market.Vegan, organic, keto, & Gluten-free items are available every Saturday. Jewelry, art, facemasks, produce, meat, cheese, crafts, honey, cooked foods, & many other wares can be found here. Each vendor I've met accepts cash, credit, & debit cards. And many will happily accept special orders on foods, jewelry, fabric items, woods, etc. I have some favorite vendors here, & I've noticed that it's often possible to negotiate a better price. Can't hurt to ask! BL's WOODSHED offers quality & lower-priced hardwood cutting boards (see pic), cheeseboards (see pic), & Lazy Susans. At this time, Bob's selling his beautiful fused glass Christmas dishes! Artistic & friendly Kartika of **ArtsTICQally Made** showcases her handmade cloth baby needs, face paintings, greeting cards, sketches, & caricatures. (See the pic of my friend-- just $14!) She works her magic quickly:) Nicole & Ryan Dube of DUBE'S MOBILE MARKET bring their organic, local produce, eggs, honey, dressings, & meats every Saturday-- see pics. (You can even order full animals: beef, duck, rabbit, lamb, goat, hog, gator, & quail.) They take orders & even offer local delivery for just $5. (Within a few weeks, they will relocate to the Evolove Event Center in Lutz, but hope to continue @ this Saturday market.) And Sheri of SHERI'S BEADS AND BAUBLES offers "handcrafted necklaces, bracelets, earrings, & other semi precious beaded items." Her creations are of excellent quality, her prices are fair, & she will gladly take orders-- See pic. (I'm placing a special order tonight.)This is obviously not a large market, but I've been very satisfied w/ the friendly & talented vendors here on Saturday. Prices are generally BETTER than @ all the markets I've frequented in Florida. The only reason it's not a 5-star market (for me) is because the weekly vendor count is limited.