Windy, but so what?

Dawn Ogilvie holds onto her tent as a wind gust threatens to send it sailing across East Manatee.

Ogilvie of All Natural Artisan Soaps was one of the vendors on opening day of the Community Farmers Market at Health Park East, 6040 53rd Ave. E.

She talked to customers who journeyed all the way from west Bradenton, as well as those who came from across the street, like Audrey and Dave Snyder of River Landing, shown with Dawn.

There wasn't a discouraging word to be heard: good turnout, lots of fresh produce and other items, but it was windy.

The new market will open 2:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through April.

Jim