[quarter man]

Does anybody know of any roadside fresh produce/farm stands?

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Cliffg77

Does anybody know of any roadside fresh produce/farm stands?

Maybe Brown's on 301 near the betting parlor ? Not sure, they might just have the same stuff as the grocery stores and the "farmers" (?) markets in Brownwood and Lady Lake.

I have seen "pop up" ones from time to time (on the back of a pickup) with melons when in season, peaches, oranges, corn, depending on the season. The ones I've noticed were at 466 at Rolling Acres road.

[Pairadocs]

[QUOTE=Pairadocs;2209195]Maybe Brown's on 301 near the betting parlor ? Not sure, they might just have the same stuff as the grocery stores and the "farmers" (?) markets in Brownwood and Lady Lake.

I have seen "pop up" ones from time to time (on the back of a pickup) with melons when in season, peaches, oranges, corn, depending on the season. The ones I've noticed were at 466 at Rolling Acres road.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

The ones I've noticed were at 466 at Rolling Acres road.

That location has had lots of car accidents.

Go to Brownwood on Saturday morning and see what they have for sale. One guy sells very good pot pies.

[tophcfa]

On 466 by the Lighthouse Seafood store.

[Papa_lecki]

There are 3 or 4 farms represented at the Brownwood farmers market every Saturday.
They offer lots of fresh fruits and veggies.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

On 466 by the Lighthouse Seafood store.

The Poster asked about "fresh" roadside stands.

The one at 466 by Rolling Acres Rd. sells junk for too much money. You'll get much better at Publix.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The layout of this part of the state isn't really conducive to roadside farm stands. Most roadside stands in my old state of Connecticut were on secondary roads that connected areas of commerce or residential neighborhoods with each other, with farms in between.

Around here, once you leave the main drag, you're on a secondary or tertiary road that stretches for many miles before you see anything else. Everything in the middle is farms, usually horse farms, citrus groves, or just ranches with family-owned horses on them. There's really no reason for anyone to travel that far away from the main roads, unless they live there or are visiting friends/family who live there.

It'd basically be similar to going all the way to Jacksonville to buy that one brand of paper you like best from their Jimbob's Office Supply House, because the local Staples doesn't carry it.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by VApeople

That location has had lots of car accidents.

Go to Brownwood on Saturday morning and see what they have for sale. One guy sells very good pot pies.

You mean the Farmers Market that USED TO be at Spanish Springs before it was moved closer to where new homes are being built!

[Ecuadog]

Every time I pass the corner of South Highway 475 & County Highway 475A, I want to stop at O'Steen's Market & Farm. One of these days I will.

Website... click here.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

You mean the Farmers Market that USED TO be at Spanish Springs before it was moved closer to where new homes are being built!

Apparently S.S. was not worth it any more to the vendors (?), but, the Lady Lake one IS GROWING. Of course down side is you have to go in auto. I would guess if it was still profitable, the S.S. market would have continued ? ? I really don't know the stats, but, are there really more people/homes to buy produce, honey, etc. near Brownwood than S.S. ?

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by VApeople

That location has had lots of car accidents.

Go to Brownwood on Saturday morning and see what they have for sale. One guy sells very good pot pies.

Most years in melon season, very nice family sells their melons at that location from their truck. I've found them very good, much better (in my opinion) than California melons. Don't live close enough to see, but have to pass there once or twice a day. Haven't seen any accidents but probably have been, most intersection have had accidents at one time or another.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

The the Lady Lake one IS GROWING. Of course down side is you have to go in auto.

You can get to the Lady Lake Farmers Market (and driving range) by golf car via Palermo Place.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

You can get to the Lady Lake Farmers Market (and driving range) by golf car via Palermo Place.

Wow, I didn't know that - and equally awesome is that my periodontist's office is in the building just south of the soccer field. I could park my golf cart at the little front lot at the market on Rolling Acres, and walk around the corner and up a block to get to the periodontist.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Wow, I didn't know that - and equally awesome is that my periodontist's office is in the building just south of the soccer field. I could park my golf cart at the little front lot at the market on Rolling Acres, and walk around the corner and up a block to get to the periodontist.

It’s a beautiful golf cart ride from the historic section. After going through the Del Mar gate you can drive through Chula Vista then take the tunnel under Rio Grand and go through Mira Mesa and come out right onto Palermo Place. There is also good bass fishing in the pond you will come out right in front of on Palermo Place. It’s one of our go to bike riding routs after getting an ice cream at Kilwins in SS. You can also park your cart at the driving range.