TAMPA, Fla. - s4story -- MetroLagoons will host two Lagoonside Markets this November, offering guests the opportunity to shop from local vendors, enjoy live music and spend the afternoon along the water. The free events will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 1 and Nov. 29 at MetroLagoons locations in the Tampa Bay area.

Presented by San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union and Tampa Bay Markets, Lagoonside Markets will feature a diverse selection of local vendors offering handcrafted goods, skincare and wellness products, plants and gardening items, clothing and accessories, pet products and more. Guests can browse unique items, enjoy food and beverages available for purchase, socialize and unwind with live music against the backdrop of MetroLagoons' waterfront setting. Attendees can also purchase a limited-edition Lagoonside Market tote bag for $10 while supplies last.

"We're thrilled to partner with Tampa Bay Markets to showcase the wonderful businesses in our region," said Stephanie Scott, vice president of marketing & sales at MetroLagoons. "From discovering unique products from local makers to enjoying live music by the water, these events offer a fun and relaxing experience for guests while helping support small businesses throughout the Tampa Bay area."

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The Nov. 1 market will take place at Epperson Lagoon, located at 31885 Overpass Road in Wesley Chapel, followed by the Nov. 29 market at Mirada Lagoon, located at 31461 Mirada Blvd. in San Antonio.

Guests must RSVP to attend, but admission is free. To learn more, visit MetroLagoons.com/Lagoonside-Market (https://www.metrolagoons.com/lagoonside-market).

Those interested in becoming a vendor at an upcoming Lagoonside Market can visit TampaBayMarkets.com/Vendor-Applications (https://www.tampabaymarkets.com/vendor-applications). Additional events will be held in the spring.

About MetroLagoons

MetroLagoons brings Florida's signature coastal lifestyle inland with four resort-style, man-made lagoons featuring acres of clear blue water surrounded by sandy beaches. Residents and guests can enjoy a mix of amenities, including a swim-up bar, food trucks, live entertainment, a water slide, a floating obstacle course and more. Located across Tampa and Southwest Florida, lagoon destinations include Mirada Lagoon in San Antonio, Epperson Lagoon in Wesley Chapel, Southshore Bay Lagoon in Wimauma and Brightwater Lagoon in North Fort Myers. Guests can purchase Day Tickets to experience the lagoon and enhance their visit with shaded rental spaces and water activities to create unforgettable experiences in the sunshine. To learn more, visit MetroLagoons.com (https://www.metrolagoons.com/).

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