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hop in your sleigh, because holiday drinks have arrived at @foxtailcoffeeutcsarasota ✨ this delicious new lineup is giving us all the festive feels (and caffeine) we need to finish installing the millions of lights for santa’s grand arrival parade this saturday!🎅 ...

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CLOSED✨ winner: @katelyngarner

ho-ho holly jolly giveaway🎅 join us this saturday, nov. 9 as we ring in the season with santa's grand arrival parade, the first lightshow of the season, festive fireworks, after-party with @cassadeepope and so much more✨ we want to put you (and three friends) in the center of the action with a chance to win a magical experience riding in the parade in a horse-drawn carriage. to enter:

🎁 like this post
🎁 tag the three friends you're taking to the parade
🎁 follow @utcsarasota

winner announced via DM and on this post on wednesday, nov 6. must be available to participate in the parade starting at 6 pm on saturday, nov. 9. link in bio for parade details.
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happy howl-o-ween 🎃 thanks for spending spooky szn with us and helping to raise $15k for @nateshonoranimalrescue through the pumpkin patch🧡🐾

📸@remyrose_goldendoodle
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10 things we love about santa’s grand arrival parade:

1.epic after-party concert with the voice winner @cassadeepope💖
2. heartwarming veterans tribute
3. thrilling tree lighting
4. holiday parade
5. santa claus
6. spectacular fireworks
7. millions of twinkling lights
8. DJs and special entertainment
9. festive giveaways
10. food trucks
 
join us for an extra merry celebration on november 9✨ visit link in bio for all the details🎅
#utcsarasota #cassadeepope
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2 week forecast: merry & bright! ✨ kick off the season with us on saturday, nov. 9 at santa’s grand arrival parade and after-party concert with @cassadeepope

join us for a merry celebration featuring:
❤️ special veterans tribute at 5:45 pm
🎄gravity-defying tree lighting by @nikwallenda and his wife erendira
🎅parade with 50+ floats, marching bands, dance troops, plus santa claus
🎆 festive fireworks
🎸live musical performance by @cassadeepope


the festive fun starts at 5 pm with live DJs, holiday characters, giveaways, food trucks and more fun spread along the parade route. 🔗 in bio for event schedule + parade map
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cutest pumpkin in the patch🧡 join us for a fa-boo-lous lineup of events this weekend at #utcsarasota✨

🎃pumpkin patch
now-oct. 27 | see stories for times |📍 the green
pick your perfect pumpkin to benefit @nateshonoranimalrescue

💐posies flower truck pop-up
today | 7-9 pm | 📍the west district, near @jpan_sushi
build your own floral bouquets with @posiesflowertruck_sarasota

🔮movies under the stars
today | 7 pm | 📍the green
outdoor showing of hocus pocus with special visit from the sanderson sisters

🚘sarasota cars & coffee
saturday | 8-10 am | 📍the west district
trunk-or-treat featuring hundreds of cool cars, coffee, live music & more to benefit @msabc_sarasotamanatee

💪utc fit with @clubpilateslakewoodranch
saturday | 9:30-10:30 am | 📍the green
free outdoor pilates workout with beats by dj vibez

📸IG: @cathjenkinsnoel
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happy haunting🍬 halloween is a week away and we’re getting in the spirit with a spooktacular scavenger hunt! we’ve hidden 40 mini pumpkins + 1 extra special grand prize pumpkin around the utc district.  if you find one hidden outdoors, scan the QR code and follow the instructions to win an eerie-sistable surprise.✨
 
one prize per person. link in bio for rules and scavenger hunt map 🎃
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just a bunch of hocus pocus✨ there are some wickedly fun events brewing in the utc district:

👻halloween dance party
oct. 24 | 7-9 pm |📍the green
let’s boo-gie with live entertainment, music & drinks from @georgiesutc

🔮movies under the stars
oct. 25 | 7 pm | 📍the green
outdoor showing of hocus pocus with special visit from the sanderson sisters

🚘sarasota cars & coffee
oct. 26 | 8-10 am |📍the west district
trunk-or-treat featuring hundreds of cool cars, coffee, live music & more to benefit @msabc_sarasotamanatee

🍬 trick-or-treat on the lake
oct. 29 | 5:30-8 pm |📍nathan benderson park
trick-or-treating, live music, a halloween movie &
more

💃halloween zumba
oct. 30 | 6:30-7:30 pm |📍the green
spooktacular zumba fitness party with instructor @yaelcampbell
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pumpkin spice and everything nice🎃

📍@puravidamiami

📍 @rainingberriesofficial

📍 @jerseygirlbagelshop

📍@thebreakfastcompanyfl

📍@cropjuice

📍@foxtailcoffeeutcsarasota

you can now get your pumpkin fix at 10+ spots around the utc district. see the full list in our food food guide on the blog, link in stories✨ #utcsarasota
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carve out some fall fun🎃🍂 join us for the fall night market tonight from 6:30-9:30 pm on the green. all the fall vibes await with live music by @swiperightband, a pumpkin patch to benefit @nateshonoranimalrescue, cider donuts from @fiveodonutco, seasonal sips from @georgiesutc, and unique finds from local vendors🧡

📸 @ltaylormetcalf
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gourd news🎃 the pumpkin patch is back on the green at #utcsarasota✨ come pick your perfect pumpkin now through october 27, with all proceeds benefitting @nateshonoranimalrescue 🐾

pumpkin patch hours👇
mon-fri: 3-6 pm
sat: 10 am-6 pm
sun: 12-5 pm
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sarasota🤝 @puravidamiami

south florida’s fav all-day café has finally arrived on the west coast.🌴 stop by this dreamy new spot in the west district at #utcsarasota for healthy and delicious superfood smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, salads, wraps, bowls, and gluten-free and vegan sweet treats✨
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cheers to 10 years! 🥳 the @mallatutc is turning 10 this month, and we’re excited to celebrate a decade of amazing shopping, dining and entertainment. get ready for a month-long celebration filled with special giveaways, fun activations and more🎉 for more details, head to 🔗 in bio. ...

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