Odessa Organic Farmer's Market Announces Weekend Harvest

Find out what’s fresh this week at the local venue.

Like stocking up on fresh fruits and vegetables during the Odessa Organic Farmers Market’s weekend runs? Here’s what you can expect to find in this week’s crop of fresh produce items at the 8701 Gunn Highway market: The market is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit it on Facebook. What’s your favorite thing at the Odessa Organic Farmer’s Market? Tell us by commenting below! Keep up with all things local by signing up for the Westchase Patch daily email newsletter!

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Organic Mint Among Harvest At Odessa Market

A look at what's available at the Odessa Organic Farmer's Market.

Put a fresh Mojito on your to-do list this weekend. The Odessa Organic Farmer's Market is featuring fresh mint at this weekend's market. Here's a look at what's available at what else is available at the market (April 19-21): Strawberries Broccoli  Cauliflower Arugula 1lb Bag of mixed lettuce Redleaf Lettuce Romaine Lettuce Butterhead Lettuce Green Onions (Scallions) Cabbage Bok Choi Cilantro Mint Chive's Italian Parsley Kale Collards Swiss Chard Purple Eggplant Big Boy Tomatoes Roma Tomatoes Grape Tomatoes Yellow Tomatoes Red Pepper Green Pepper Cubanela Pepper Zucchini Yellow Squash Cucumbers Pickling Cucumbers Grapefruit,OJ from Cee Bee's Citrus Farm Fresh Eggs The market is located at 8701 Gunn Highway in Tampa. Hours of operation are …

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Suzanne Ciani Funeral Services Set

The Idlewild Church at Odessa will host Ciani's memorial service.

A special memorial service will be held for Suzanne Ciani at noon Saturday, April 13. The service will be held at Idlewild Church at Odessa, 1234 Gunn Highway. Ciani died due to complications from brain cancer on Saturday, April 6. She was 52 years old. She and husband, John, were instrumental in starting the Odessa Organic Farmer's Market and related events like Green After Dark and the Odessa Food Truck Festival. Last year, Ciani's son started a foundation in her honor. The Suzanne Ciani Brain Cancer Foundation was launched to raise awareness and raise money for brain cancer research. Ciani graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1978 and went on to work Salvation Army Department of Corrections. She is survived by her husband, John, 5 …

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Suzanne Ciani Loses Battle with Brain Cancer

Patch editor Nicole Hutcheson recalls the Suzanne Ciani Brain Cancer Foundation's namesake and one of the driving forces behind the Odessa Organic Farmers Market.

I can't remember exactly when I became acquainted with the Ciani family or the the Odessa Organic Farmer's Market that John Ciani runs. What I do know is that this close-knit clan quickly became a fixture when it came to the stories and events I featured on Westchase Patch. Eventually they went from "sources" I called for a quote to friends I happily greet with a hug. It's no secret that the Ciani family are a friendly, salt-of-the-earth bunch. But, for me, the bond comes from empathizing with the struggle in their eyes behind the smiles. My mother died of cancer 15 years ago. And, to live with the knowledge on a daily basis that someone you love is dying can't be explained - it can only be experienced and understood. I understood them. …

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Organic Blueberries Featured in Farmer’s Market Harvest

The Odessa Organic Farmer’s Market has a bushel of produce on the way for local shoppers March 29-30.

Westchase residents craving organic blueberries, strawberries and more don’t have to drive far to satisfy their hunger. The Odessa Organic Farmer’s Market has released its harvest report for Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30. The market’s closed on Sunday in observance of Easter. Here is a listing of items the 8701 Gunn Highway market will have on hand from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday: For more information about the market and its upcoming events, be sure to check it out on Facebook.

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New Organic Surprises At This Weekend's Market

Dozens of locally available items are on tap at this weekend's organic market.

Here's what you can find at Odessa Organic Farmer's Market starting Friday. Plan accordingly! Hours for this weekend: New harvest items for this weekend: Odessa Organic Farmer's Market is located at 8701 Gunn Highway. 

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Get Raw Honey, Organic Orange Juice At Weekend Market

Dozens of locally available items are on tap at this weekend's organic market.

Here's what you can find at Odessa Organic Farmer's Market starting Friday. Plan accordingly! Hours for this weekend: New harvest items for this weekend: Odessa Organic Farmer's Market is located at 8701 Gunn Highway. 

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Food Truck Rally Rolls into Odessa Friday

The monthly event is sponsored by the Odessa Organic Farmer’s Market.

Westchase residents hoping to take a night off from cooking Friday, March 8 could be in luck. Odessa Organic Farmer’s Market is playing host to its monthly food truck rally from 5 to 9 p.m. The event takes place on the farmer’s market’s grounds at 8701 Gunn Highway. This month’s lineup of food trucks includes: For more information about the event, visit the market’s Facebook page, email odessaorganic@gmail.com or call John Ciani at 813-994-8654.

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Tomatoes Galore At This Week's Organic Market

There are four varieties of tomatoes at this week's Odessa Organic Farmer's Market.

Here's what you can find at Odessa Organic Farmer's Market starting Friday. Plan accordingly! Hours for this weekend: New harvest items for this weekend:  

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Organic Herbs, Scallions, Lettuce: Odessa Organic Farmer's Market Harvest Jan. 25-27

A look at what's available at the Odessa Organic Farmer's Market