Community and Entrepreneurship Showcased at a new West Augustine Pop-Up Market

Today marked the beginning of a new pop-up market in the heart of West Augustine. The pop-up market featured local vendors at the field at the Church of God in Christ located at 760 W King Street, and there were games, good food, music and a sense of community. 

The pop-up market is organized by Tyronda Myers, a local entrepreneur and the owner of Spoil Her Because, a mobile spa here in West Augustine. She was looking for a network of people in her business, and when she could not find one that she felt fit her business' profile, she decided to create one herself. "We definitely have a need for this in West Augustine. We have a need for this come-togetherness within the community from different walks. The diversity right within our own community, I think that it is a positive look, and I think that the small steps that we're taking with doing this event will make bigger outcomes later."

Tyronda Myers, organizer of the West Augustine pop-up market and owner of Spoil Her Because

Myers explains how the pastor at the church has been supportive of the idea to create a West Augustine pop-up market, and she considers the church lawn to be the perfect location. "It is in the heart of our community. The Church of God in Christ is a very predominant church that's been here, and a lot of people know it. We felt that this church and this spot would be the perfect location to start our mission."

Sheriff Rob Hardwick and local officers showed up to shop and be a part of this West Augustine community event, and two of the St. Augustine Glory players, Kione Morgan and Deion Johnson, competed against Hardwick and his team in a potato sack race. 

Local vendors from the West Augustine community came out to showcase their products and businesses, and some vendors came from the greater St. Augustine area, Jacksonville and Palm Coast to be a part of the market.

The St. Augustine Glory, St. Augustine's professional basketball team, was out supporting the West Augustine pop-up market while spreading their own mission of "creating a winning community through basketball." Owner of the St. Augustine Glory Brad Clark played the team's theme song getting everyone in the community spirit, and he live streamed from the event to help spread the word.

Jewels For Oshun showcased her original jewelry and headwraps including her signature earrings popular in the community. You can find Jewels For Oshun on Instagram, where she features her jewelry.

West Augustine native Tyree Tobler promoted his St. Augustine real estate business, and he reached out to West Augustine residents wanting to become homeowners. Tobler has had great success in the community, and he is always proud to show off when he helps another community member become a first-time homeowner.

Artist Jennifer Grannis from Whimsy by the Sea showcased her original resin designs including jewelry she had created in support of the St. Augustine Glory. 

Sabrina Bordley came out to promote her Paparazzi jewelry, and she brought an entourage including her mom. You can find Sabrina B at her She Humbly Bows Boutique on Facebook. 

Vanessa Lenoir was thrilled to come out to support the West Augustine pop-up market by sharing her work. She explains how anyone on Medicare can receive one pair of customized shoes a year, and she is happy to come out and set up shoe parties, if a group of seniors in the community are interested in receiving the free shoes. You can reach Lenoir at 904-392-5377 or email her at vanessa@procomfortmedical.com, if you or someone you know is interested in receiving a pair of free customized shoes. 

Laveta Flye-Burts came from Jacksonville to promote her beauty-care business Seacret. She sells beauty products made with minerals from the dead sea, and she was busy showing how her products work through demonstrations.

Monica Saavedra from Palm Coast showed off her homemade soaps, conditioners, shampoos and more under her brand Bubbletown by Momo. You can find her products on Facebook as Bubbletown by Momo. 

Harmony Senior Services in West Augustine were at the event spreading the word about their local  home health care services in St. Augustine. You can find them online, if you need their senior services for a family member at Harmony Senior Services, Inc. St. Augustine.

Caroline Anastasio was at the event showcasing her Color Street nail care products. 

Mary Kay Consultant Nikki Warner was out showing off her products inviting anyone interested in signing up and checking out her Mary Kay products. 

Tyronda Myers hopes that today's pop-up market in West Augustine is just the first of many. "Our goal is trying to do this on a monthly or on a bi-monthly basis," she says. "We have developed a mailing list, where you can send us an email, if you would like to be a part of our next pop-up market."

To become a part of the pop-up market or for more information, you can contact Tyronda Myers at info@spoilherbecause.com"