Happy Tomato Now Features Recycled Art

You can get more than fresh fruits and locally grown vegetables at the .

Now, you also can pick up a piece of artwork at the produce stand at 3623 Lithia-Pinecrest Rd., Valrico.

Owners Ron and Tiffini Masessa have begun carrying a line of unique colorful sculptures and wind chimes created by Temple Terrace artist and welder Jeffrey DeBlasio using recycled tools, utensils and other metal pieces.

Prices for a set of whimsical wind chimes range from $20 up while DeBlasio's sculptures, suitable for outdoors, range from $29 to $99.

In addition to the artwork, the Masessas offer local honey, local honey, Whatever Pops all-natural popsicles made in South Tampa, fresh pasta made in Clearwater, local fresh, boiled peanuts and orchids.

Also on special this week are Washington cherries for $2.50 a pound while supplies last.

The Happy Tomato is Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They accept all major credit cards.

For more information, visit the website or call 813-653-1683.