Steve's Produce Comes to Dunedin in Time for Strawberry Season

Steve Paschopoulos has 28 years in the produce business.

He recently branched out from his family's longtime roadside stand in Palm Harbor and moved down the road closer to home at 2058 Bayshore Boulevard, just in time for the Florida strawberry season.

Paschopoulos, 43, of Dunedin said he loves the area he calls home and figured he'd give Steve's Produce & Market a try. His mostly indoor, family-run produce store carries an array of fruits and vegetables from Florida, California, South America and Mexico. 

The in-season tomatoes are from Ruskin and the green peppers are also grown in Florida. Plant City strawberries are in season until April, he said. 

Paschopoulos shared tips on picking out the best strawberries: the deeper the red the sweeter the bite. He also recommended paying attention to the weather when buying strawberries. Rainy weather cause the berries to become soft and mushy, so he suggests waiting a few days after a big rain to buy them.

His store also carries a variety of deli and market items, including Boar's Head meat, breads, frozen seafood, oils, peppers, pasta sauces, olives, cheeses and milk. 

Steve's Produce & Market opened in November.

Hours are Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.