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rev up your engines for the first @carsandcoffee941 of 2025🏁join us this saturday from 8-10 am to see the areas coolest cars on display while listening to live music & sipping on complimentary coffee☕
this month’s event will benefit sarasota high school’s no cap get your cap program. all show car owners are encouraged to donate $10 at the entrance to support at-risk senior students on their journey to graduation🧡
📍 the west district at #utcsarasota, near @fordsgarageusa
better, faster, stronger✨ we’re starting the new year with an all-new lineup of #utcfit classes on the green. find a class that fits your style:
🧘wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm: yoga with @andrewsantryyoga
💪saturdays, 9:30-10:30 am: workouts of varying styles led by local fitness pros. this saturday’s class will be a full-body HIIT workout with @f45_training_sarasotautc featuring beats by @dj_vibez7
all classes are free to attend, no registration required. just bring a yoga mat + water
cold mornings, cozy vibes✨ bundle up and join us for storytime on the green with @bnsarasotautc tomorrow, jan. 8 for stories, snacks and crafts starting at 10 am📚 #utcsarasota
new year, same healthy and delicious menu options🤩 @puravidamiami is now open until 9 pm, making it a little easier to stick to those 2025 healthy eating resolutions✨ #utcsarasota
pass the popcorn🍿 wrap up the winter break at the last weekend of our outdoor holiday movies under the stars series.🎬
this weekend's movie lineup:
jan. 3: frozen II❄️
jan. 4: the greatest showman🎩
the movie begins at 7 pm. starting at 6 pm, enjoy special character visits and onsite concessions🍩 the outdoor theater is located in the west district at utc in the lot near @fordsgarageusa 🔗 in bio for more details
new year, new things to do at utc✨
what a year 🎉 from unforgettable events to exciting grand openings, 2024 has been amazing! thank you for being a part of it all. stay tuned, there’s some much more to come in 2025.
for a recap of the year’s best moments at utc, check out our blog via 🔗 in bio. #utcsarasota
celebrate the holiday magic before it's gone✨ this is the last week to see the dazzling lights, ice skate and enjoy other festive fun.
🎄spectacular light shows
nightly through jan. 5 | 6:30-9:30 pm
🎆family-friendly nye block party
tuesday, dec. 31 | 7-9 pm | the green
🧘 yoga under the holiday lights with @andrewsantryyoga
wednesday, jan. 1 | 6:30-7:30 pm | the green
🎶live on the green: neon new year party with @funky_bonezfl
thursday, jan. 2 | 6:30-9:30 pm | the green
🐴horse-drawn carriage rides
dec. 31 & jan. 2-5 | 6-10 pm | the stable on cattlemen rd.
🎥 holiday movies under the stars
friday, jan. 3 & saturday, jan. 4 | 7-10 pm | near ford’s garage
💪 utc fit with @ridecyclesrq
saturday, jan. 4 | 9:30-10:30 am | the green
⛸️ ice skating presented by @tblightning
daily through jan. 5 | near ford's garage
🎪wonderland: illuminate
now through jan. 5 | showtimes vary | the east district at utc
🔗 in bio for more details
ring in 2025 early and still make it home for a midnight toast 🥂join us for our family-friendly NYE block party on dec. 31 from 7–9 pm, featuring:
🎶 a lively DJ to keep the party going
✨show-stopping entertainment
🎨 face painting
🥂 drinks
🌮 food & treats
📸 photo opps
🎆 countdown to 9 pm fireworks show (the final show of the season!)
make it a night to remember with holiday light shows, horse-drawn carriage rides, ice skating at the rink, and dinner at one of our 80+ eateries✨
📍the green at utc, near @roccostacos
🎥 @adam2lauda
let the good times roll✨ hanukkah is here and it's so much fun-ukkah to celebrate at utc.
🎥holiday movies under the stars: adam sandler's eight crazy nights
saturday, dec. 28 | 7 pm | lot by ford's garage
arrive early for onsite concessions + character meet and greets
🕎hands on hanukkah
sunday, dec. 29 | 4–6 pm | mall at utc, macy's court
crafts, sweet treats, entertainment, menorah lighting and more
the festivities aren’t over yet🤩join us friday, dec. 27 from 7 to 10 pm for utc holiday soul, presented in partnership with greatness beyond measure and sarasota african american cultural coalition. enjoy a family-friendly, soulful celebration featuring:
🎤live performances by tampa bay’s hottest artists
🎶 holiday beats by dj solo
🥂drinks from @georgiesutc
🍰 sweet treats
🛍️ local vendors
🎟️ raffles + prizes
✨ plus so much more!
📍 the green at utc, near @roccostacos
may all your days be merry and bright✨ happy holidays from your friends at #utcsarasota💙
sugar, spice and everything nice🍩✨limited-time treats are available at @fiveodonutco today until 1 pm (or until sold out!).
looking for more sweet news? we've rounded up the restaurants that are open on christmas day in case you burn the turkey or just don't feel like cooking. check it out now on our blog.🔗 in bio
the cold never bothered us anyway ❄️ come skate with elsa and anna on sunday, dec. 22 at the rink at utc, presented by @tblightning ⛸️meet us there from 6:30-8:30 pm💙skate to link in bio to reserve your skating tickets.
‘twas the weekend before christmas🎄 jingle all the way to utc to enjoy these holiday happenings ✨ link in bio for all the holly jolly details.
🎥: @life_withkaymarie + @adesignstory
shopping in a winter wonderland✨🎁 meet us on the green for the utc holiday night market this thursday, dec. 19 from 6:30-9:30pm. shop 30+ local vendors for unique, last-minute gifts for everyone on your list, while enjoying festive treats, live music by @keithjamesmusic and a special visit from santa🎅 #utcsarasota
elf-in’ around✨ elfie’s on the loose and ready to spread some holiday cheer at utc! now until christmas eve, he’ll be hiding all around #utcsarasota, and he’s counting on you to help him spread the festive spirit.
how to join the fun:
📸 when you spot elfie, snap a photo and share it on your social media by tagging @utcsarasota (one entry per person)
🎁 we’ll randomly award 2 winners each day to with a $25 gift card. winners will be selected each morning from the previous day’s entries
👀elfie’s hiding in a new spot each day, so check our stories daily for clues
merry + bright✨ get ready for a sleigh-full of festive fun happening this week at utc:
🎶holiday music bingo
monday, dec. 16 | 7-9 pm | the green
🕎hanukkah celebration with @six13sings
tuesday, dec. 17 | 6:30-8:30 pm | under the big top in the east district at utc
🪁utc kids club with @jodisobol
wednesday, dec. 18 | 9-10 am | the green
🧘yoga under the holiday lights with @andrewsantryyoga
wednesday, dec. 18 | 6:30-7:30 pm | the green
🛍️holiday night market
thursday, dec. 19 | 6:30-9:30 pm | the green
👶fit4mom stroller strides with @fit4mom_lakewoodranch_sarasota
friday, dec. 20 | 9-10 am | the green
💐posies flower truck pop-up @posiesflowertruck_sarasota
friday, dec. 20 | 7-9 pm | near blaze pizza
🎤karaoke on the green
friday, dec. 20 | 7-10 pm | the green
🎥holiday movies under the stars
friday & saturday | 7-10 pm | near ford’s garage
💪utc fit with @prosperbradenton
saturday, dec. 21 | 9:30-10:30 am | the green
🎆festive fireworks
saturday, dec. 21 | after the 9 pm light show | the west district
⛸️ice skating with anna & elsa
sunday, dec. 22 | 6:30-8:30 pm | the rink at utc
plus so much more! 🔗 in bio for more details
toy drive time🚗 join us for a special @carsandcoffee941 holiday toy drive this saturday, dec. 14 from 8-10 am with maverick and lulu from @ctqcountry! in the spirit of giving, all are encouraged to bring new and unwrapped toys to benefit the @toysfortotsofficial 🎁
stay for brunch afterwards at @fordsgarageusa which opens early at 10 am🥂
📍near ford’s garage at #utcsarasota
happy hanukkah✨celebrate the festival of lights early at our community celebration on tuesday, dec. 17! join us for a fun-filled evening held in partnership with @temple_emanu_el_sarasota from 6:30 to 8:30 pm featuring:
🎤live music by the acclaimed jewish a cappella group @six13sings
🍩festive treats from @fiveodonutco + @florenceandthespiceboys + @unclephilsorganicpopcorn
🎨face painting
🖍️crafts
✨plus so much more!
guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit @bgcsarasota_desoto 🎁
📍under the big top at #utcsarasota, 195 university town center dr. 🎪