Elaine Pittman is looking forward to the annual flea market at the Old Lutz School.
She’s a staple at the annual event, hosted by the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club.
Nicknamed the ‘Plant Lady,’ Pittman will have her signature booth displaying an array of plants and flowers outside.
“Plants have always been my hobby,” the 87-year-old explained. “I had my first garden bed when I was about 11 years old living on Long Island.”
Over the years, she has sold African violets, Christmas cactus, amaryllis and kalanchoes plants of different sorts.
Not far from Pittman’s booth will be the woman’s club ‘juniorettes.’
The teenage girls will be selling baked goods to satisfy hungry patrons.
Rooms throughout the school have been stocked with various goods. Each room has its own theme.
One room displays racks of clothes organized by size, while others offer jewelry,
chinaware and electronic appliances, among others.
Outside, there will be tents showcasing furniture, handbags, shoes, toys and seasonal decors.
Pat Serio, another club member, said “you can’t beat our prices.”
Plus, she noted: “Everything is carefully cleaned, organized and well-priced.”
The club is still accepting donations to help raise money to benefit the woman’s club scholarship program and other local causes. The money that Pittman raises through plant sales is used to benefit Christian Social Services, which, among other things, helps feed the hungry.
Donors who have items they’d like to contribute to the flea market are welcome to drop off items at the school on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. February 27 is the last day to drop off donations.
This year’s flea market will be March 1 and March 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission and parking will be free to the public.
For additional information, call Annette Bellingar at (813) 482-8183.
Flea Market
Where: Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41, Lutz
When: March 1 and March 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Details: The Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will sell clothes, furniture, kitchen appliances, toys, dishes and other items. Baked goods and drinks will also be available.
Info: Call Annette Bellingar at (813) 482-8183.
Published February 20, 2019
