For many area families, a trip to Pecan Park Flea and Farmers Market was more than a shopping excursion. It was a weekend tradition and a livelihood for hundreds of small business owners.
Now, after nearly 40 years, the beloved institution on the northside of Jacksonville is closing its doors.
The remaining 20 acres of Pecan Park Flea & Farmers Market was sold at the end of May for $8.55 million to a partnership linked to the Butler family. The new owners plan to redevelop the site into an automobile dealership, according to management with the flea market…