DUCK KEY PARADISE OPEN MARKET IS BACK ON TUESDAYS

Mariella Saavedra lays out tables of one-of-a-kind wood creations at Just Accents’ wood carving tent.

As cooler temperatures drive visitors to the Florida Keys for the winter and spring, the island of Duck Key is once again ready to showcase a collection of the best food vendors and artisans from around the Keys and South Florida. Made possible by the generosity of Club Duck Key, the market will run every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March 28, 2023. The market features up to 35 vendors each week, ranging from perennial favorites like Mediterranean Delight, Homestead Produce and The Cheese Lovers to new entries like Just Accents wood carving, jeweler Chiki’s Store and a made-to-order taco stand.

“We are very excited to return for our second seasonal market at Club Duck Key,” said market planner Rosa Perez. “We look forward to continuing to see our amazing customers and welcoming all new ones.”

Visit the market at Club Duck Key, 100 San Juan St., Duck Key.

Alex Rickert made the perfectly natural career progression from dolphin trainer to newspaper editor in 2021 after freelancing for Keys Weekly while working full time at Dolphin Research Center. A resident of Marathon since 2015, he fell in love with the Florida Keys community by helping multiple organizations and friends rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Irma. An avid runner, actor, and spearfisherman, he spends as much of his time outside of work on or under the sea having civil disagreements with sharks.