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Discover homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and artisan treats from cottage food makers in Sarasota, Sarasota County. Under Florida Statute 500.80, home-based food producers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods directly to customers without a commercial kitchen or state license. Browse makers below or list your own business for free.
Showing 5 cottage food makers in Sarasota
View all Florida makers →Custom cookies & cookie decorating parties
Started in 2012 by Cathy VandeMheen, a former teacher who began a custom cookie business from her home kitchen. Located in the Historic Downtown Village in Sarasota. Offers drop-in decorating, birthday parties, custom orders, and company logo cookies.
Organic artisan loaves & focaccia by weekly pre-order
Organic sourdough micro-bakery in Sarasota offering artisan loaves and focaccia by weekly pre-order, with biweekly Friday pickups.
Handmade long-fermentation sourdough with organic ingredients
Family-run home sourdough bakery baking handmade long-fermentation sourdough with certified organic ingredients.
All-natural dog biscuits & pupsicles at the Sarasota Farmers Market
Family-owned business handcrafting all-natural dog biscuits and pupsicles daily from human-grade ingredients, sold from a dog-themed pushcart at the Sarasota Farmers Market.
Custom royal-icing cookies, cupcakes & cake pops
Home-based bakery opened in 2021 under Florida's cottage food law, making custom royal-icing sugar cookies, cupcakes, and cake pops for the Sarasota and Manatee county areas. Featured in Sarasota Magazine.
Cottage food is often sold at local farmers markets. Here are markets in Sarasota County where you can find (or sell) homemade goods.
Sarasota Farmers Market
Sarasota · Saturday
Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market
Sarasota
Meadows Farmers Market
Sarasota
Market days shift seasonally — tap a market to confirm hours. See the full Florida farmers markets directory.
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List Your Business - It's FreeSarasota is part of Sarasota County and Florida's growing cottage food community. Under Florida Statute 500.80, home-based food producers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods directly to consumers without needing a commercial kitchen, food establishment license, or state inspection.
From artisan baked goods to locally-sourced honey, Sarasota cottage food makers offer unique, handcrafted products you won't find in stores. All products are made in home kitchens following Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) regulations.
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