New South Lakeland Marketplace Gives Small Businesses a Home

Combining the allure of a farmers market with the convenience and stability of a storefront, The Makers Market & Farmacy opened in June at 4604 Cleveland Heights Blvd.

Husband and wife Phil and Cheryl Thall designed the marketplace to give local businesses a permanent place to sell their products. The owners see the space as an alternative to a typical grocery store.

Two months in, the marketplace boasts over 80 vendors, providing everything from baked goods and spices to handcrafted jewelry and sewn pieces. During the summer months, produce is sourced from regional farms throughout the Southeast until more local growers begin harvesting in the fall…

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