Opa-Locka Flea Market Gets A Second Chance And A New Location

By Johania Charles, Miami Times Staff Writer, the Miami Times

Jun 3, 2022

The Opa-Locka flea market, which was set to close permanently later this month after a 40-year run, will find a new home. The city's commissioners fought to secure a new location and allow vendors to remain on the property for another 90 days.

Gathering for a press conference at Sherbondy Village, commissioners announced the news to dozens of residents and vendors.

"I am pleased to have reached a resolution that will allow our vendors more time, provide for a new home, and open the City's doors to the new opportunities that redevelopment [to] the old site will bring," said Darvin Williams, Opa-loka's interim city manager in a statement. Atlantic Hosiery, located at 13499 NW 42nd avenue, Opa-Locka, FL 33054, will be where the flea market is moved. Check back next week for more information on this developing story.

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