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UTC Blooms With New Mural for Spring
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some bunny told us the night market is this thursday🐰 hop over to the green on april 17 from 6:30-9:30 pm for an egg-stra special night featuring live music by @sugarvibeband , 30+ local vendors, drinks from @georgiesutc + free photos with the easter bunny from 7-9 pm✨
📍the green at utc, near @roccostacos #utcsarasota
get egg-cited, friends 🐰 easter is almost here and to celebrate, we hid 36 colorful eggs around #utcsarasota this morning plus 2 golden grand prize eggs! find an egg, scan the QR code & follow instructions inside to win a $10 gift card or the $100 grand prize to @popstroke ✨
one prize per person. peep the link in our stories for rules and more details. now hop to it!🥕
last call✨ have you tried the three-course taste of utc menus yet? restaurants like @selvagrill are serving special menus until april 15 🍴hurry, the tasty deals end tuesday!
🔗in bio for all the details. #utcsarasota
hop to it🐰start building their baskets with egg-stra fun finds from @thepaperstore
📍west district at #utcsarasota
so many choices, so little time✨ taste of utc is going on now until april 15. stop by to score specially priced menus at 10 of your fav utc eateries.
visit link in bio to explore the offerings + make your reservations. 🍽️ #utcsarasota
📍@postkitchenandbar
easter’s on its way and we’ve got plenty of opportunities to visit with the bunny🐰 here’s where to catch him for photos + festive fun:
🐾 barks & brews
april 8 | 7–9 pm | 📍the green
bring your pup to pose with the bunny and enjoy a paws-itively perfect evening filled with live music, drinks and local vendors to support @nateshonoranimalrescue
📚 storytime with mother goose
april 9 | 10–11 am | 📍the green
join us for spring-themed stories, snacks, crafts & photos with the easter bunny
🛍️ spring night market
april 17 | 6:30–9:30 pm | 📍the green
shop local while enjoying live music, seasonal sips & free bunny photos from 7–9 pm
🌸 easter egg-stravaganza
april 18 | 12–2 pm | 📍the mall at utc
fun-filled afternoon with egg hunt, bounce houses, live entertainment & more
🐇 bunnyville
now–april 19 | 📍the mall at utc
visit bunnyville for professional photos with the easter bunny. walk-ups welcome, reservations recommended
new season, new art 🌺 a vibrant new mural by @anniedartist has bloomed at utc, celebrating the growth and beauty of the springtime season.✨
spring over to the west district (near @eatnakedfarmer) to snap a pic with the new mural and share with us using @utcsararasota.
🔗 in bio to learn more about the artist!
hippity hoppity, barks & brews is on its way🐰 gather your pups and join us tuesday, april 8 from 7–9 pm for a springtime paw-ty on the green, featuring live music, drinks, vendors, and free pet photos with the easter bunny. the monthly event is held in support of @nateshonoranimalrescue 🐾🤍 #utcsarasota
ready to rock 🙌 utc live on the green is back this thursday, april 3 from 6:30-9:30 pm🎸bring your friends and get ready to sing + dance the night away with @22nrocks 🎶
📍the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos
follow the flavor🍴 taste of utc is back! stop by until april 15 to enjoy special three-course lunch and dinner menus, plus deals on sweet treats from your favorite restaurants around @utcsarasota and @mallatutc. visit link in bio to see who’s participating and menus. ✨ #tasteofutc #utcsarasota
april is hoppin’ with fun things to do at #utcsarasota 🐰
brunch everyday? yes, please! 🥂 from savory to sweet offerings, we've rounded up the top 10 places to brunch around utc.
find all the tasty details in our blog. 🔗 in bio
📍@thebreakfastcompanyfl
📍@cheesecakefactory
📍@fordsgarageusa
📍@georgiesutc
📍@konagrill
📍@mademoiselleparis.utc
📍@oakandstonerestaurants
📍@postkitchenandbar
📍@puravidamiami
📍@roccostacos
popular opinion: movies are more magical under the stars ✨ so, grab your broomstick and join us this friday, march 28 for a free outdoor showing of wicked on the green, because pink goes good with green 💚🩷
the fun will kick off at 7 pm with face painting, onsite concessions and visits from elphaba & glinda. the movie will begin after sunset around 8 pm. limited seating available - chairs and blankets recommended!
📍the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos
smile and say carrots 🥕 now through april 19, hop over to @mallatutc for photos with the easter bunny 🐰 furry family members are also invited for pet photos this sunday from 6:30-8 pm.🐾
reserve your spot now -- link in stories 🌸
get ready, sarasota-bradenton! bean boots are made for walkin’ … and they’re walkin’ straight into the sunshine state. 🥾🌞 outdoor retailer @llbean is opening its first florida location later this spring, right here at utc! adventure is just around the corner - stay tuned for all the details✨
spring has sprung 🌸 and so have new flavors at @3natives! sip on the tie-dye twist smoothie & dig in to the coco dragon chip bowl, available now for a limited time✨ #utcsarasota
spring is in the air🌻 celebrate the first day of the spring season at the utc night market on thursday, march 20 from 6:30-9:30 pm. enjoy a fun-filled evening of live music by @mixedsignalband, sips from @georgiesutc & 30+ local makers selling fresh goods✨
📍the green at utc, near @roccostacos #utcsarasota
happy st. patrick’s day! 🍀 reliving last week’s festive fun and feeling extra lucky for our community 💚#utcsarasota
eat, drink & be irish ☘️🍻 on monday, find your st. patrick’s day gold at @annamariaoysterbar with all-you-can-eat corned beef and cabbage & $2.99 green beer!
hungry for more festive dining and drink specials? visit 🔗 in bio for our st. paddy’s roundup 💚 #utcsarasota
happy pi day🍕 grab a pie at some of our favorite pizza spots around utc:
📍 @valentinopizzeria
📍 @blazepizza
📍 @cpk
📍 @oakandstonerestaurants
📍 @origin.utc