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Sarasota County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in Sarasota, Venice, North Port and 1 other communities. Under Florida Statute 500.80, these makers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods from their home kitchens with no commercial license required.
Showing 5 makers in Sarasota County
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.
Recurring markets where Sarasota County cottage food makers sell directly to customers. Schedules shift seasonally — tap a market for directions and verify hours before you go.
Sarasota Farmers Market
Sarasota Saturday
Year-round, since 1979
Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market
Sarasota
Meadows Farmers Market
Sarasota
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List Your Business - It's FreeSarasota County is part of 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.
Popular cottage food products in Sarasota County include baked goods like cookies, cakes, and breads, as well as jams, honey, granola, candies, and dried herbs. All products must be properly labeled with ingredients, allergens, net weight, and the required cottage food disclaimer.
Whether you're in Sarasota or Venice, you can find homemade products or start your own cottage food business. Browse our guides and free tools to get started, or browse all makers across Florida.