About Us
A Husband-and-Wife Team
Behind the Market
Fort Lauderdale Farmers Market is created and operated by Oxana and Karim Laitaoui, the husband-and-wife team behind Laitaoui Hospitality Group. With experience in hospitality, restaurant operations, branding, partnerships, events and customer experience, they bring a hands-on approach to creating a market that is organized, welcoming and community-focused.
Meet the Founders
Oxana & Karim Laitaoui
Oxana Laitaoui
Oxana leads the creative and community side of the market. Her relevant experience includes branding, marketing, partnerships, events, business development and customer-focused concepts. She oversees vendor selection, outreach, promotion, programming and the overall visitor experience.
Karim Laitaoui
Karim brings more than 25 years of international hospitality experience. His background includes restaurant openings, multi-location operations, staffing, purchasing, service standards, budgeting and day-to-day management. At the market, he focuses on vendor logistics, setup, food operations, safety and smooth weekly execution.
Our Vision
Local Businesses. Good Food. Community.
Our goal is to create a well-organized, welcoming Saturday market where local businesses can grow and the community can enjoy good food, local products, family activities and a strong neighborhood atmosphere.
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