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your fitness routine called—it’s waiting for you on the green 🙌 saturday morning utcfit classes are back! join us on the green this saturday at 9:30 am for a free + fun full-body workout with @rowhouselakewoodranch featuring beats by @dj_vibez7 ✨
just bring a yoga mat and water, no registration required.
from sunny lunches to starlit dinners, taste the best of utc during our special dining event, happening now thru sept. 15 🍴 link in bio for menus + more details.
📍 @apollonia_mediterranean_grill + @selvagrill #utcsarasota
tail-waggers 🤝 tailgating. football season is back and we're throwing a fall tailgate pawty for fans and mvps (most valuable pups). show your team spirit and huddle up at barks and brews on tuesday, sept. 9 from 7-9 pm.
🎸live music
🦴specialty vendors
🍻brew samples from @3daughtersbrewing
🍴bites from @florenceandthespiceboys
🍧treats from @ritasice
🐶puppy petting station
✨raffle prizes
all proceeds will benefit @nateshonoranimalrescue, a non-profit animal rescue in lakewood ranch that provides homeless dogs and cats with a safe, loving environment while they wait to be adopted.
📍the green at utc, near @roccostacos
you had us at sweet treat 🧁stop by @sprinklescupcakes to try all the new fall flavors and enjoy 20% off your purchase during taste of utc.
📍@sarasota_cupcakes, shoppes at utc
pizza, puppies & performers, oh my✨ @blazepizza is celebrating 10 delicious years at utc with a newly redesigned restaurant -- and you’re invited to the grand re-opening bash! join us saturday, sept. 6 and enjoy:
🍕 $5 pizzas all day (10am–10pm)
🎪 entertainment (5–7pm): watch aerialists, jugglers, and stilt walkers from @circusartssrq while meeting adoptable pets from @nateshonoranimalrescue
🎁 wheel of fire prizes: spin to win blaze merch, free pizza, or even pizza for a year
summer’s out, flavor’s in ✨ taste of utc is back! now through sept. 15, enjoy three-course menus + dessert deals from a variety of restaurants around @utcsarasota & @mallatutc 🍽️ see participating restaurants + menus at the 🔗 in bio.
📍 @florenceandthespiceboys
new season, new things to do at #utcsarasota✨
@coach has arrived at utc👜 discover their iconic bags, shoes, and accessories now on the lower level of the @mallatutc ✨
tbt🥳 @perspiresaunastudio is turning 3 and you’re invited to the anniversary celebration this weekend (august 29–31) at the sauna studio at utc🎉
✨ vip gift bags for founding & annual members
🎟️ raffle prizes
🤝 local vendors
🧡 anniversary special: use code weare3 for 50% off your first month of irelax, irecover, or iritual memberships (valid in-app or in-studio only, 8/29–8/31)
the wait is over: pumpkin spice and other fall flavors have landed at @foxtailcoffeeco 🍂
🎃 pumpkin spice latte
🥞 maple pancake latte
🍎 spiced cappucino
🍓maple-berry latte
utc just got a whole lot sweeter🍧 @ritasice is now open at the shoppes at utc, near sprinkles✨
new core memory unlocked 🔓 join us tonight (aug. 22!) for a free showing of inside out 2 at movies under the stars✨ starting at 7 pm, enjoy special activities, complimentary face painting, character meet & greets and onsite concessions🍿
showtime begins after sunset around 8 pm. bring a blanket or chairs and grab your spot on the green. limited seating is available.
📍the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos
augtober vibes 🎃 hello again, pumpkin szn. cozy fall scents are back @buffcitysoap ✨ #utcsarasota
aloha, friends🌺soak up the island vibes at our luau-themed night market on thursday, aug. 21 from 6:30-9:30 pm! meet us on the green for hula dancers, tropical drinks and island beats by @sugarvibeband. shop treasures from local makers and enjoy this end-of-summer celebration.✨ #utcsarasota
sarasota, authentic modern furniture is now within reach. ✨@designwithinreach is now open at the @mallatutc, bringing modern, built-to-last pieces that elevate every room. come make yourself at home and explore the full collection🛋️
📍 lower level, near macy’s
say aloha to the dog days of summer🌺🌴 join us tuesday, aug. 12 from 7-9 pm for our barks and brews luau paw-ty! hula over to the green with your friendly pups for an end of summer celebration featuring drink samples, live music by @sugarvibeband, local vendors, splash pads, a puppy petting station + more to benefit @nateshonoranimalrescue 🐶 #utcsarasota
📸@cash__likejohnny @mckenziesrqhomes
rev up your summer with @carsandcoffee941 ☀️ drive over to the mall at utc this saturday from 8-10 am for a morning fueled with cool cars, a live DJ, complimentary coffee and more.
this month’s event will benefit @dreamersacademysrq, a tuition-free public charter school. show car parking is $10 to help stock the school library with much-needed books.📚
after the show, grab a bite at @popstroke or @fordsgarageusa - both opening early at 10 am. ford’s garage is donating 15% of restaurant sales from 10 am to noon to this month's charity partner ❤️
Update: this event has been canceled due to weather
we're bringing the heat this friday🔥zumba is back august 8 from 6:30–7:30 pm with @yaelcampbell and her zumba rockstars✨
join us on the green for a high-energy, feel-good workout. free to attend, no registration needed. just bring water, wear comfy clothes and get ready to move! #utcsarasota
cue the music ✨ utc live on the green is back this thursday, august 7! from 6:30–9:30 pm, enjoy a free outdoor show by @22nrocks, playing crowd favorites from every era.🎶 seating is limited, so chairs and blankets are recommended.
📍the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos
shopping mode: activated🤩 tax-free shopping is in session and this year, you’ve got the whole month to save! now through august 31, stock up on back-to-school supplies and first-day fits at all your favorite stores at #utcsarasota 🛍️