The term "diamonds in rough stones" certainly applies to what visitors experience at the Paradise Flea Market in Cape Coral on the third Wednesday of every month. People expect to find a variety of typical long-term family assets and novelties. However, this kind of forum adds non-traditional and unorthodox products-from new handmade artist work to entrepreneurs offering women's fashion and beauty products to rare coin suppliers-for the Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park Ballroom The monthly activity brings more dimensions.

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Since its closure due to the pandemic in December last year, the fourth annual edition will return to the venue on September 15th, with 15 independent suppliers, and will be held on Wednesday, October 20th and the third every month thereafter. Continue to be held on Wednesday.

Kyle Karczewski, a senior leisure expert at Cape Coral Parks and Recreation, said that in the past during the peak season, the event attracted more than 40 independent suppliers, and he hopes to hold it once a year except in June and July.

Annie Griesser believes that her participation as a supplier in sunset celebrations in the park and other flea markets and antique fairs is partly motivated by sustainability considerations.

"I like to see reusable things instead of throwing them away," she said, while providing Betty Boop animated characters and Barbie dolls as well as clothes and fashion accessories passed to her by her mother.

"She really likes Betty Boop, her hair looks like this character," she said, "her friends said she looks like her!"

In addition to his many tools, she also displayed Japanese cultural souvenirs from her father's visit to the country during the Korean War.

"This is the history of our family," said Griser, who moved to the area from Green Bay nine years ago. "I made a lot of new friends with other vendors and visitors. When people see what they like, I am very happy to see people's joy."

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Among her handmade pillows and towels, Sew Deb Creations embroiderer Debbie Kessler-Woodward also provided a special way to enjoy the holidays-Santa’s magic key is embedded in the pocket of a small pillow, and made of plush Indoor "snowball".

"Florida has no chimneys or snow," she said, adding that another benefit of the snowballs she created is that "when you throw them, they won't destroy anything."

Cape residents Myra Kinnaird and Christine Onorevole, both direct sales representatives of the $5 Paparazzi Jewelry, share a supplier table full of the company's rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more accessories.

"All jewelry is free of lead and nickel," Kinnaird said. "This is an interesting fashion with a limited budget."

Before or after browsing, visitors can enjoy a snack or drink at Boat House Tiki Bar & Grill across the street, or sunbathe on the beach of the yacht club.

Vendors also traditionally include painters and vendors of high-season sports and music souvenirs. They maintain social distance from each other in the 6,000-square-foot space of the banquet hall and encourage everyone to wear masks.

Griesser also likes the friendship between suppliers.

"We support each other and talk to each other," she said.

Time: The third Wednesday of every month from 10 am to 2 pm The next one will be Wednesday, October 20

Location: Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park Ballroom, 5819 Driftwood Parkway.

Cost: Free admission. Supplier table: $20. Suppliers must register in advance.

For more information and registration: 239-574-0806. Capeparks.com