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did you hear the sweet news? @sprinklescupcakes is now open in the shoppes at utc!🧁their cupcakes and other treats are as good as they look. head over and try. late-night cravings? order some sugary goodness from the cupcake atm open 24/7✨ #utcsarasota
let the good times roll💜💛💚 join us for a special mardi gras edition of utc night market this thursday, feb. 20 from 6:30-9:30 pm, featuring:
🎷jazzy tunes by @mikeimbasciani1
🍹drink specials from @georgiesutc
🛍️fab lineup of local vendors
🎭free beads + custom cups (while supplies last)
📷photo ops
✨plus so much more!
📍the green at utc, near @roccostacos
send this to your valentine 💌✨ #utcsarasota
will you beet mine? 🫶 we’re in love with the valentine’s day exclusive heart beet latte (served hot & iced) from @puravidamiami that’s available now through the end of february 💕
will you be our galentine? 💖 gather your gal pals and join us for a special galentine’s party on the green this thursday, february 13 from 6-8 pm.
celebrate your heart out with:
🎶 live music by @babylmusic
🥂 special sips
💐 build your own bouquet with @posiesflowertruck_sarasota
🌿 create your own terrarium with @fancyleafplantco
✨ brow bar by @europeanwaxuniversitytowncente
🧁 @sprinklescupcakes + other sweet treats
plus, the first 20 guests will receive a free bouquet from posies flower truck as our galentine’s gift to you! 💌
love at first bite😍 @flemingssteakhouse is officially opening at #utcsarasota on monday, february 10! get ready to savor prime steaks, fresh seafood, expertly paired wines and more. visit our stories to make your reservations✨
car lovers, this one's for you🚘buckle up and join us for @carsandcoffee941 this saturday, feb. 8 from 8-10 am. fall in love with hundreds of cool cars on display while listening to live music and enjoying complimentary coffee from @mademoiselleparis.utc + @cfautc ☕
all show car owners are encouraged to donate $10 at the entrance to benefit @mealsonwheelssarasota 💗
📍 the west district at #utcsarasota, near @fordsgarageusa
love rocks 🎸💘dance your way into the month of love at utc live on the green this thursday, feb. 6 from 6:30-9:30 pm featuring the high-energy band that everyone loves: @nofilterband
📍the free outdoor concert series is held on the green, near @roccostacos
love is in the air at utc💖 celebrate your heart out at our cupid-approved valentine’s day events:
🐾feb. 11, 7-9 pm: barks & brews
bring your pup to this valentine’s pawty with live music, treats & more
📍the green
📚feb.12, 10-11 am: storytime with @bnsarasotautc
little ones will love this special storytime with crafts & snacks
📍the green
💋feb. 13, 6-8 pm: galentine’s party
gather your gal pals for special sips, sweet treats, live music, crafts & more
📍the green
🌸feb. 14, 5-9 pm: posies flower truck pop-up
build a beautiful bouquet for yourself or a special someone
📍the west district at utc, near blaze pizza
🎨backdrop by: @ohwhatfunpartyco
your reminder that valentine's day is next week 💘 plan your perfect date at utc! head to our website for special date ideas, from romantic dinners to golf with a view. 🔗 in bio.
📸: @popstroke
roses are red, violets are blue, utc has a full month of fun things to do 💘
celebrate the year of the snake with us🐍🧧 gather at the green at utc on friday, february 7 from 7–9 pm for a vibrant lunar new year celebration filled with dragon and lion dances, musical performances, crafts, snacks and so much more.
closed❤️winners: @rachelputty & @lex_wish
🧧GIVEAWAY🧧 happy lunar new year! to celebrate the year of the snake, we’re giving away a bundle of prizes to two lucky winners 🐍 each winner will receive $25 gift cards to the following utc district destinations:
1️⃣ @puravidamiami
2️⃣ @eatnakedfarmer
3️⃣ @alo
4️⃣ @madewell
5️⃣ @traderjoes
6️⃣ @homesense_us
7️⃣ @shakeshack
8️⃣ @crumbl
✨ bonus prize: 1-month membership to @hotworxutc
to enter:
1. like this post
2. tag a friend to help bring them some luck
3. follow @utcsarasota
2 winners will be selected on feb. 7. winners will be announced in our story and notified by direct message by this account only.
thank you so much to everyone who played cornhole for a cause on saturday. we had lots of fun and raised over $13,500 for @vetssrq through the charity cornhole tournament with @haolenaut_sports 👏
ready to play more cornhole? join us tomorrow for the monthly utc cornhole tournament on the green at 7 pm. grab a partner or come solo for a social event and friendly competition for all skill levels with music, raffle prizes and more. visit our stories for more details🤩
lights, camera, action! 🍿 movies under the stars is back at utc every fourth friday of the month with an all-new lineup of family-friendly flicks. bring your blankets and bundle up for our first outdoor movie night this friday, jan. 24 featuring a showing of IF, a magical story about imaginary friends.
showtime begins after sunset, around 7 pm. starting at 6 pm, enjoy character meet & greets, complimentary face painting, onsite concessions + more. limited seating available.
📍the green at utc, near @roccostacos
🔗in bio for more details and the full movie lineup
today’s forecast calls for a warm bowl of ramen 🥶🍜 cozy up at @jaramenutc and stay indoors a little longer to test your luck at their all-new clawcade, featuring dozens of claw machines filled with plushies, prizes and more.
consider this your sign to visit utc this week✨
🪁utc kids club: gameland
wednesday | 9-10 am | the green
10+ game stations for kids of all ages to explore and experience
🧘sunset yoga *canceled due to weather
wednesday | 6:30-7:30 pm | the green
all skill levels yoga with @andrewsantryyoga
🚣unleash the dragons: dragon boat festival
wednesday-saturday | 8 am-5 pm | nathan benderson park
dragon boat festival featuring food trucks, workshops, races and more
👶fit4mom stroller strides with @fit4mom_lakewoodranch_sarasota
friday | 9-10 am | the green
outdoor workout for moms with kids in tow
💐posies flower truck
friday | 7-9 pm | near blaze pizza
build your own fresh floral bouquet with @posiesflowertruck_sarasota
🎥movies under the stars
friday | 7 pm | the green
outdoor showing of IF plus face painting, character meet & greets and onsite concessions
💪utc fit
saturday | 9:30-10:30 am | the green
60-minute bootcamp style workout with @campgladiatorsarasota
🏆charity cornhole tournament
saturday | 2-5 pm | the green
Cornhole tournament for all skill levels to benefit @vetssrq
dry january never tasted so good 🍹 keep the buzz-free fun going with these mocktails at utc. sip your way through the month with our top pics in the blog, 🔗 in bio. #utcsarasota
2025 is looking bright✨blast into the new year with our vibrant new mural in the west district🎨 sarasota-based artist @moschburg brings his global perspective to life with a stunning design inspired by the journey into 2025 and the hope for a brighter future.
check it out near @blazepizza + @jpan_sushi, on display now through march.
🔗in bio to read more about the artist! #utcsarasota
come one, come all 🎡the sarasota winter carnival opens tonight at 5 pm! today through monday, enjoy exciting rides, games, carnival food and more at @mallatutc, near the east grand entrance.✨
🍔as an added bonus to the five-day carnival, there will be a street food invasion on jan. 18-20 featuring delicious eats from 50+ food vendors.
parking and admission are free. single and unlimited ride tickets are available for purchase.🔗 in bio for hours & more details.