The Venice Farmers Market is the newest recipient of the Venice Spirit Award. Randy Moore, the publisher of South County Healthy Living made the announcement today. The award recognizes an individual, couple, business, or nonprofit making a meaningful contribution to the health and vitality of area residents. The Venice Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning on Venice Island. Venice Farmers Market is the eighth recipient of the Venice Spirit Award since 2019. Prior award winners include Mission Organic Café & Coffee, Restorative Medical Center, The Island Bookshop, Big Bam Bikes, Aspire Direct Primary Care, Venice Urban Forest, and Venice Island Gallery. Other community awards presented by South County Healthy Living and its sister publication Englewood Healthy Living includes the North Port Spirit Award, Englewood Spirit Award, Sarasota County Spirit Award, Wildlife Champion Award, Inspiring Artist Award, Venice Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Englewood Lee Reid Lifetime Achievement Award.