NEPA's largest Flea market reopens in Dickson City
The largest flea market in northeastern Pennsylvania opens its doors in Lackawanna County.
The market, located in the Circle Drive-In in Dickson City, has been operating since the 1970's and houses over 20 vendors on its opening day of the season.
"We love our community. We love seeing everybody come together. We really enjoy having everybody. We get to know our vendors. We get to know our customers, so it's really a great thing, especially when it gets warmer. It'll be even better," said Cathie-Jo Langan, the Circle Drive In Manager.
Organizers say the flea market will be running every Sunday through November.
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Developer targets Oldsmar Flea Market site for apartments
The flea market has been a weekend destination for bargain hunters since 1980, when Richard Ferkich Sr. founded it after noticing tenants selling items from self-storage units. Developer Grady Pridgen purchased the property in 2018 for $11.35 million and transformed it into a shopping and entertainment venue with more than 800 potential vendor booths selling antiques, produce, collectibles, clothing and more.
But vendors have faced steep rent increases. The Tampa Bay Times reported in late 2023 that some saw rents nearly triple.
“I’m right on the edge,” Sharon Micek, who has operated Sam’s Books at the flea market for more than 31 years, told the Times. Micek said her rent for a 20-by-20-foot unit without air conditioning had doubled in two years, topping $1,600 a month with utilities. “If rent goes up again, I hope that I can sell enough books to keep up.”
Alton Oldsmar is one of several projects under Kolter Multifamily’s Alton brand along the Gulf Coast, including Alton Palmetto, which will feature apartments ranging from 661 to 1,188 square feet.
“This is a submarket where demand is outpacing institutional supply,” Jeff Kruse, managing director at Kolter Multifamily, told Multi-Housing News. “We are able to deliver a highly livable product on an efficient basis, in a location supported by real migration, job access and long-term growth fundamentals.”
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