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fresh finds, fun times 🌼 join us for the Night Market this Thursday, May 19 from 5-9 pm featuring 40+ local vendors, @misssusiesnewtownkitchen, fresh flowers from @sweetbsflowertruck, live music by @babylmusic & more ✨ link in bio for more details. #utcsarasota
📍 The Green at UTC, directly across from Gifts and More at @thepaperstore
Golf & Gogh 🏌️♂️🎨 Swing by the new @popstroke at #utcsarasota for a round of golf and save your ticket for 10% off a Monday-Thursday admission ticket to @vangoghsarasota ✨ check out our stories for more details.
📸 @allisonmesserrr / @kahlabru
rolling into the weekend 🏁 start your engines and head over to UTC this saturday for @carsandcoffee941. join us from 8-10 am to see this month's featured row of Corvettes and hundreds of other cool cars on display, while listening to live music and sipping on complimentary coffee from @mademoiselleparis.utc ☕
all show car owners are encouraged to donate $10 at the entrance to support safechildrencoalition , which works to protect children, strengthen families and build community through foster care, adoption and prevention services❤️
📍West District at #utcsarasota, near Ford's Garage. Drive to link in bio for more details.
POV: you're about to dig into a tasty burger and tots from @fordsgarageusa 🤩 Drive over for prime burgers and craft beers, and get in an hour early on Saturday when doors open at 10 am after @carsandcoffee941 🚗
📸 @eatdrinkfindbeauty
april showers bring may murals 🌈 we commissioned talented local artist @lauraannpommier to paint a colorful and bright new mural at our rotating art space between @jpanutc and @blazepizza. titled neon rainbow, the design features three children – modeled after her own grandchildren – who are reminiscent of the characters in the classic tale of peter pan. stop by and share your photos using #utcsarasota 📸
🎨 read more about our may muralist on the UTC blog - link in bio
save the date☀️ may is in full swing with a fun schedule of events. check out what’s happening this week around #utcsarasota:
tuesday:
🐶 barks and brews with @nateshonoranimalrescue, 6-8 pm on the green
wednesday:
📚 storytime with @bnsarasotautc, 10 am on the green
🧘♀️ sunset yoga with hillary from @florida.blue, 5:30 pm on the green
saturday:
🚗 cars and coffee with @carsandcoffee941 from 8-10 am in the lot by @fordsgarageusa
💪 UTCFIT with @mantra_fitness, 9:30 am on the green
🚣♂️ USrowing southeast regional championships from 8 am-5 pm at @nathanbendersonpark
🤠 pinewood derby with @boyscoutsofamerica, 11am at @mallatutc
link in bio for more details
moms are the center of our world 💐 from all of us at university town center, we wish all the moms and mom figures out there a very happy mother's day💖 #utcsarasota
📸 @gracehamlin 📍 @thepaperstore
cheers to 20 years 🥳 @myrustybucket is turning 20 and celebrating with a birthday party on monday, may 9. all are invited to enjoy throw-back menu items and all-day specials, like 1/2 off pizza & apps, $5 burgers, and $1 off beer, wine & cocktails🥂
📸 @beiju_thedoodledude
once upon a time 🌟 join us for storytime with @bnsarasotautc on Wednesday, May 11 at 10 am, featuring children’s stories, crafts and snacks. link in bio for book titles and details 📚
📍 the green at UTC, between michaels and old navy
may the 4th be with you 💫 happy Star Wars Day from your friends at #utcsarasota and @fiveodonutco 💖 If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate, there's a pizza place not so far, far away that's having a Star Wars-themed trivia night and costume contest. Travel to @origin.utc tonight starting at 7 pm. 😉
*closed* mothers are magic 💖 mother's day is sunday and we want to show some love to all kinds of moms -- the mothers, grandmothers, mother figures and more -- with a 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 🌼 we're picking two deserving women to receive a special self-care and wellness gift basket full of goodies from UTC including:
$100 gift card to @siriusdayspasalonandmedspas • $35 gift card to @madeformamamaternity • soap from @buffcitysoap.utcsarasota • slippers from Gifts and More at @thepaperstore • face masks from @ultabeauty ✨
To enter:
1. Like this post
2. Tag a special mom in your life
3. Follow @utcsarasota
Two winners will be announced 5/8 and notified via DM.
📸 @bella__reed
raise the woof 🐕 bring your furry friends to the first-ever Barks & Brews on The Green in support of @nateshonoranimalrescue. join us Tuesday, May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a paw-ty featuring adoptable dogs, craft brews, live music, pup-friendly vendors & more. more pawsome details at the link in bio 🐾
📍 The Green at UTC, between Michaels and Old Navy
fun, fitness & friends 🙌 meet us this Saturday at 9:30 am for #UTCFIT. Join @campgladiatorsarasota for a full-body workout featuring all bodyweight exercises with beats by @tlsentertainmentfl and goodies from our friends at @vitaminshoppe_utc 🤩
This week's class is powered by @nathanbendersonpark and takes place outdoors on The Green at UTC, located between Michaels and Old Navy. link in bio for more details 👏
It's a brewtiful day at UTC✨
📍 @normanloveconfections
Taco 'bout a fiesta 🎉 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us next Thursday from 7-10 pm at a Silent Disco hosted by @silentvibesfl. There will be plenty of dancing, plus food and drinks available for purchase from @poppostaqueria and @origin.utc 🌮🍹
Tickets are free but advanced registration is required. Head to link in bio to register
📍The Green at UTC
Tuesday night plans in the bag 👏 join us 4/26 at 7 pm for our monthly cornhole tournament and social for all skill levels, held in partnership with @haolenaut_941_cornhole 🥳
meet us on the green at #utcsarasota for friendly cornhole competitions, giveaways, music, food and drinks for purchase from @origin.utc 🍕 link in bio for entry fees and more info
One of everything, please🙋♀️ @selvagrill
📸 @eatbonappetit
The type of energy we're bringing into the weekend🔥 We loved having @f45_training_sarasotautc join us for #UTCFIT last week and we’re looking forward to even more fun and fitness this Saturday at 9:30 am with @mackenziemckee , music by @downwithdjtruth and samples from @vitaminshoppe_utc 👏
This week's class is powered by @cryoxl and takes place outdoors on The Green at UTC, located between Michaels and Old Navy. link in bio for more info. #utcsarasota
let's par-tee 🎉⛳ A little birdie told us that @popstroke, the experiential golf and casual dining concept by @tigerwoods, is set to open next week! Swing by the East District at UTC for the public opening on Thursday, April 28 at 12 pm🏌️♂️ Regular hours of operations will begin Friday, April 29 from 9 am to midnight, 7 days a week. #popstroke #utcsarasota
📍 East District at UTC, 195 University Town Center Dr.
lights, camera, action 🎬 join us this Friday, April 22 at 8 pm for our all-new Screen on the Green outdoor movie series. In honor of Earth Day, this month's free show will be Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax🌎
Families and friends of all ages are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to The Green at UTC to watch fun flicks on the fourth Friday of every month. Enjoy onsite concessions, including popcorn from @unclephilsorganicpopcorn , pizza & refreshments from @origin.utc 🍿🍕 Seating is first-come, first-serve and early arrival is suggested.
📍 The Green is located in the West District at #utcsarasota, directly across from Gifts & More at the Paper Store. Link in bio for more details