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biscuits with the boss ⚽ score a goal with the new ted lasso-inspired flavor at @jenisicecreams 🍦✨ this delicious team-up of crumbly shortbread cookies and buttery sweet cream is only available for a limi(ted) time. #utcsarasota
sea you soon 🐟 help us welcome our future neighbor, @motemarinelab, during a special event at @nathanbendersonpark on wednesday, april 12 from 6-9:30 pm. enjoy signature drinks, fintastic food from over 10 #utcsarasota restaurants, live music and an exciting update on mote's new location ✨ swim to link in bio for tickets
let's go to the movies 🎬 bring a blanket, grab to-go from one of our district restaurants, and enjoy a family movie night on the green every fourth friday of the month.
this friday, march 24, in honor of women's history month, we're playing the disney classic Mulan. showtime begins after sunset around 7:30 pm. arrive early starting at 6:30 pm for onsite concessions and a special character meet and greet✨ link in bio for more details.
sip & shop 🥂 join us for our monthly shopping event this thursday, march 23 from 5-9 pm on the green at #utcsarasota.
🍷 sip on complimentary drinks
🎵 listen to live music by @emilyrossmusic
🛍️ shop a curated collection of local women-owned businesses in celebration of women's history month
link in bio for more details ✨
taco tuesday goals 🌮 but everyday is a fiesta at @roccostacos ✨ #utcsarasota
spring has sprung 🌷 the new season is blooming with fresh shops and restaurants coming soon to #utcsarasota, including the highly anticipated opening of @yardhouse on april 2 ✨ discover more new additions on the horizon in our latest blog -- link in bio.
happy saint patrick’s day💚 we’re feeling very lucky to be part of this community! thanks for joining us for a week full of green and good times✨ #utcsarasota
who’s ready to paddy? ☘️ celebrate st. patrick’s day eve with us at the night market now until 9pm. enjoy live music by @mactiercelticrock, traditional Irish fare, green drinks, 30+ local vendors, and more. see you soon✨
📍the green at #utcsarasota near @roccostacos
the pot o' gold you've been looking for✨
📍 @eatfreshkitchen in the shoppes at #utcsarasota
let the shenanigans begin 💚 we've got lots o' fun planned for the green this week:
🐾barks & brews
march 14 | 6:00-8:00 pm
a st. paddy’s paw-ty for dog lovers featuring live music, drinks & dog vendors to benefit @nateshonoranimalrescue
🪁kids club
march 15 | 9:00-10:00 am
creative movement class with @jodisobol
💃st. paddy’s zumba with @yaelcampbell
march 15 | 5:30-6:30 pm
get ready to dance your shamrocks off
✨night market
march 16 | 5:00-9:00 pm
featuring live music by @mactiercelticrock, traditional irish fare, green drinks & 30+ local vendors
💪utc fit with @chicaboomfitness
march 18 | 9:30-10:30am
meet us on the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos. link in bio for more details.
start your week on a high note 🎶 bring your friends and join us next monday, march 20 at 7 pm for music bingo! test your music knowledge and you might just leave with a gift card to one of your favorite spots at utc👏 it’s free to play + seating is first come, first served. link in bio for more details.
📍the green at #utcsarasota near @roccostacos
lucky pup 🍀🌈 join us tuesday, march 14 from 6-8 pm for a st. pawtrick's day party on the green at utc. this month's barks & brews will be plenty o' fun featuring live music, craft brews and raffles to benefit @nateshonoranimalrescue 🐶
📷 @itsbrucebih
something new, something blu 💙 st. armands culinary gem @blukouzina is coming to the west district at UTC 👏 get ready for a greek getaway with authentic dishes, like spanakopita, moussaka and grilled whole fish, in a setting straight out of santorini. stay tuned for opening details ✨#utcsarasota
let's hear it for the girls 👏 today, we're celebrating #internationalwomensday and all the strong, creative & inspirational women at UTC who share their entrepreneurial superpowers to make the district an even better place to shop, dine & play ✨
💗Karen Odierna of @cropjuice
💗Christine Nordstrom of @fiveodonutco
💗Kim Fishman of @jerseygirlbagelshop
💗Poonam Maini of @tandoorsarasota
💗Jeni Britton Bauer of @jenisicecreams
💗Franciska Bray of @perspirelakewoodranch
💗Michele Loudermilk of @boardandbrushlakewoodranchfl
💗Kera Hamilton of @facefoundrie
💗Karen Medford of @siriusdayspasalonandmedspas
💗Jan Nicolson of Wish Boutique
💗 plus many more
it's your lucky day ☘️ we've got a shamrockin' fun lineup of events planned in honor of st. patrick's day, from lively late-night celebrations to family-friendly activities for leprechauns of all ages.💚grab your green and head to the link in our bio for the full event lineup 🌈#utcsarasota.
📍 @popstroke 📷 @topknottae
cutest little clovers 🍀 put on some green and join us wednesday, march 8 at 10 am for storytime on the green with @bnsarasotautc featuring st. paddy’s day-themed stories, crafts and snacks 💚#utcsarasota
beep beep 🚘 join us for @carsandcoffee941 on saturday, march 11 from 8-10 am. see hundreds of cool cars on display while listening to live music and sipping on complimentary coffee ☕
in support of our newest neighbor @roccomangel of @roccostacos, who was diagnosed with MS, this month's event will benefit @mssociety 🧡 all show car owners are encouraged to donate $10 at the entrance to help fund research and support services that empower people living with MS.
📍 the west district at #utcsarasota, near ford's garage
shop, drink & be irish 🍀 get ready for plenty o' fun at our st. paddy's day-themed night market on thursday, march 16 on the green at #utcsarasota. feast on traditional irish fare and green drinks, while shopping 30+ local vendors and enjoying live performances by @mactiercelticrock and @drakeschoolofirishdance 🌈shenanigans start at 5 pm with maverick and lulu from @ctqcountry ✨ link in bio for details.
📸 @sydneylinthicum
if you need us, we'll be at @selvagrill 🤩 ICYMI: Selva is now serving lunch Mon-Fri from 12-4 pm. the menu features a selection of the most popular appetizers, ceviche, skirt steak salad, grilled corvina sandwich and more 🍽️ #utcsarasota
al fresco fitness ✨ join us this week for free outdoor fitness classes on the green at #utcsarasota.
🧘3/1 from 5:30-6:30 pm: yoga with @andrewsantryyoga
💪3/4 from 9:30-10:30 am: HIIT workout with @prosperbradenton featuring a DJ + free goodies from @vitaminshoppe_utc
free to attend, no registration required. just bring a yoga mat and water.