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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 🛍️
closed 🎒winner: @breelaine !!🎉
✏️GIVEAWAY✏️ we're kicking off back-to-school season with a shopping spree at utc. from school supplies to first-day fits, we're helping one lucky winner ace back-to-school prep.
what you'll win:
📓$100 target gift card for all the essentials
👗$100 tjx gift card for first-day looks
🛍️$50 lululemon gift card for a new backpack or accessory
👟$50 dsw gift card for new shoes
🥗$50 @eatnakedfarmer gift card for healthy family meal
✨ 40oz stanley tumbler to stay hydrated in class
to enter:
1. like this post
2. follow @utcsarasota
3. tag a friend
giveway ends wednesday, aug. 6. one winner will be announced in our stories and in this post. reminder that this is our only account and we will never ask for your financial information.
end-of-summer fun you won't want to miss✨ #utcsarasota
raise your hands if you're looking for some fitness + fun this week🙌
🧘sunset yoga
wednesday | 6:30-7:30 pm | the green
all skill levels yoga with @andrewsantryyoga
👶fit4mom stroller strides with @fit4mom_lakewoodranch_sarasota
friday | 9-10 am | the mall at utc
indoor workout for moms with kids in tow
💐posies flower truck
friday | 7-9 pm | near @eatnakedfarmer
build your own fresh floral bouquet with @posiesflowertruck_sarasota
👟fab & fit: club pilates
saturday | 10-10:45 am | the mall at utc
🎲family game night: that's my jam
saturday | 6-8 pm | the green
fun spin on 'name that tune' for a chance to win prizes
son of a nutcracker🎄we're wrapping up christmas in july with a special outdoor showing of "elf" at movies under the stars this friday, july 25.
join us on the green for a holly jolly night featuring meet & greets with buddy and jovie, face painting and more. festivities start at 7 pm, movie starts after sunset around 8 pm. 🍿
🎁in the spirit of giving, please bring new school supplies for the @thelwrba school supply drive to benefit local students in need in our communinity.
📍 the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos
make room in your jewelry box, @gorjana is now open at the @mallatutc ✨
summer is served ✨ cool off with the perfect seasonal drinks & desserts at #utcsarasota
new mural alert🤩 a vibrant artpiece by @artof_dal has just landed in our rotating art space, celebrating the beauty of summer with bright blooms and blue herons✨
find it near @eatnakedfarmer in the west district at #utcsarasota before it flies away this october.
🎨 get to know the artist behind the work on the utc blog - link in bio
merry + bright✨ jingle all the way to the green this thursday, july 17 for a special christmas in july edition of the night market! get ready for snow much fun from 6:30-9:30 pm.
🎅visits with santa
🎶live music by @keithjameslive
🛍️local vendors
🥂sips + treats
❄️snow falls
✨and plenty of holiday cheer
🎁in the spirit of giving, all are encouraged to bring new school supplies to support the @thelwrba school supply drive! help us make this school year a little more merry and bright for local elementary, middle and high school students in need.
📍 the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos
hot take: merry looks good in the middle of the year🎅 utc is turning up the cheer with christmas in july, featuring festive events and 25+ ho-ho-hot deals around the district. ✨ available now-july 20, unwrap the full list of offers at the link in bio.
the new watermelon taffy flavor from @jenisicecreams is 10/10 🤩🍉 #utcsarasota
santa paws is coming to town 🎅 join us for a christmas in july paw-ty tonight from 7–9 pm at barks & brews! grab your pup and jingle all the way to the green for pet pics with santa, live music, bites from @florenceandthespiceboys & @annamariaoysterbar , a puppy petting station, raffles & more to benefit @nateshonoranimalrescue ✨
christmas in july is here🎄join us for festive events on the green and exclusive summer savings all month long.
🐾 barks & brews
july 8 | 7–9 pm
a howl-iday party for pups and their parents featuring pet photos with santa, live music, vendors and more to support @nateshonoranimalrescue
🛍️ utc night market
july 17 | 6:30–9:30 pm
a holiday market with local vendors, seasonal sips, snow, photos with santa and live music by keith james
🎵 music bingo
july 21 | 7–9 pm
classic bingo with a festive twist featuring your favorite holiday hits
🎬 movies under the stars: elf
july 25 | 8 pm
a free outdoor screening of elf with character meet and greets, concessions and more
🎁 plus, shop ho-ho-hot deals from select utc shops and restaurants. link in bio for the full list of offers
📸: @girlmom_2
fourth of july weekend plans? we’ve got you covered 🎆
📍 @nathanbendersonpark | july 3
kick off the holiday with fireworks on the lake driven by @lambosarasota! starting at 5:30 pm, enjoy live music, a kids zone, tasty eats, and a dazzling fireworks show around 9 pm
📍 @popstroke | july 3
grab your crew for a rooftop fireworks watch party from 7–10 pm featuring mini golf, light bites, and amazing views. tickets available at the link in bio
📍 west district at utc | july 4
build your own red, white and blooms at @posiesflowertruck from 7–9 pm🌸
📍 @florenceandthespiceboys | july 4
keep the party going with great cocktails, bites and beats by dj gabe from 9:30 pm–12:30 am
📍 @mallatutc | july 5
bring your appetite to suncoast’s largest food truck festival — with 75+ trucks, live music, and a family fun zone from 11 am–8 pm
anyone else wanna a cupcake real bad?✨ discover star-spangled sweets and fireworks-worthy ‘fits around utc. visit our stories for fourth of july weekend inspo.
july is lookin’ bright ✨celebrate summer with fireworks, festive fun, and a sleigh full of christmas in july cheer all month long at #utcsarasota
eat great late✨ @3natives is now open 'til 8 pm (7 pm on sundays). perfect for healthy dinners, sunset stroll snacks or a post-workout treat.
spotted: new summer menu items at @eatnakedfarmer 😎 one year, four delicious seasons at #utcsarasota and every one has been our favorite✨
fridays are for flicks the whole family will love🎬 join us for a free outdoor showing of despicable me 4 at our next movies under the stars this friday, june 27. 🍿
starting at 7 pm, enjoy a summer night out with minion meet & greets, complimentary face painting, and onsite concessions. showtime begins after sunset, around 8 pm. ✨
📍the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos