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East Coast Marketplace Comes to the Heart of Doral With Its Fifth Market

The Doral Central Park entrance sign in large blue and white lettering, surrounded by flower beds under a bright blue sky, with a digital display showing the park name beside it.

East Coast Marketplace continues to expand its presence in South Florida and announces the opening of its fifth market, this time in one of the city's most iconic spaces: Doral Central Park.

Starting Saturday, October 10, residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a new community gathering spot, open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The market will run through the first weeks of December and, after a break over the holidays, will resume in January 2027.

The arrival of East Coast Marketplace marks the return of the Saturday Market to Doral Central Park, now with a renewed concept that will bring together a wide variety of vendors, food options, fashion, beauty, jewelry, wellness, handcrafted products, and organic fruits and vegetables.

More than a place to shop, the market aims to become a space to enjoy with family, discover new offerings, and directly support local talent.

A Market With a Special Mission

This opening represents much more than a new stop on the East Coast Marketplace calendar.

Doral is going through a particularly sensitive moment. The uncertainty surrounding current immigration policies has affected the peace of mind of many families, as well as the activity of numerous small businesses across the city.

Behind every business there are people who produce, sell, create jobs, and depend on the community's activity to support their households. When visits drop, the consequences show up directly in sales, confidence, and opportunities for growth.

For that reason, arriving in Doral carries a special meaning for Lucia Marinelli, CEO and founder of East Coast Marketplace, and for her entire team.

The organization wants to do its part to help bring back the activity, the joy, and the economic energy that have always defined this community. The new market was created with the mission of opening up opportunities and standing alongside those who keep working to move their businesses forward.

An Invitation to Entrepreneurs

East Coast Marketplace is making a special call to vendors who previously took part in markets in the area to come back and be part of this new chapter.

The call is also open to new food concepts, local producers, artisans, designers, and businesses in fashion, beauty, wellness, and food.

The goal is to build a market that is diverse and true to Doral's identity: a multicultural city made up of hardworking families and people who have turned their knowledge, traditions, and ideas into working businesses.

For East Coast Marketplace, every space represents the chance for a small business to find new customers, raise its visibility, and move forward in becoming established.

Growth With Purpose

The opening at Doral Central Park confirms the steady growth of East Coast Marketplace as a market operator and a creator of community experiences in South Florida.

Reaching a fifth market is the result of an operation built on planning, logistics, compliance, and a close relationship with vendors, visitors, and communities.

Behind every market day there is a team that coordinates locations, handles operational requirements, supports the participants, and looks after every detail to deliver an experience that is organized, inviting, and personal.

Starting October 10, Saturdays will once again be a chance to get together, discover new brands, and support local talent at Doral Central Park.

Because when a community comes together again, it also begins to regain its confidence.

Want to Showcase Your Brand in Doral?

If you run a business and want to connect with new customers, raise your visibility, and be part of the new Saturday Market at Doral Central Park, this is your opportunity.

Apply now as a vendor and become part of the East Coast Marketplace community!

Apply Here as a Vendor (opens in a new tab)

Doral Central Park Saturday Market

Start: October 10

Hours: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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