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✨10 days of holiday giveaways✨ on the 4th day of giveaways, #utcsarasota gave to me...a day of pampering🎶 we want to help you de-stress this holiday season with the ultimate self-care package💆enjoy goodies from the new @elasemedspas including a $100 gift card, facial cleanser and spa headband, plus a blowout from @drybarshop_sarasota
and a $50 giftcard to @thevenetiansarasota 🤍

to enter:
1. like this post
2. tag a friend
3. follow @utcsarasota

1 winner will be announced in our story & on this post on dec. 9. reminder: this is our only account and we will never ask for your financial information.
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✨10 days of holiday giveaways ✨ on the 3rd day of giveaways, #utcsarasota gave to me...a shopping spree at utc🎶 today, we’re gifting you a new stanley tumbler filled with a $100 gift card to @thepaperstore and a $100 gift card to shop any of the tjx companies stores at utc.

to enter:
1. like this post
2. tag your shopping buddy
3. follow @utcsarasota

1 winner will be announced in our story & on this post on dec. 6. reminder that this is our only account and we will never ask for your financial information.
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✨10 days of holiday giveaways✨ on the 2nd day of giveaways, #utcsarasota gave to me…a chance to enjoy the newest spots at utc🎶 today, we’re spreading the cheer with a $25 gift card to each of our latest additions:

🎁 @alo
🎁 @puravidamiami
🎁 @eatnakedfarmer
🎁 @madewell

to enter:
1. like this post
2. tag a friend
3. follow @utcsarasota

4 winners will be announced on dec. 5 in our story and on this post! reminder: this is our only account, and we will never ask for financial information.
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closed ⛸️ winners: @jillnthornton & @jasmindakkak

✨10 days of holiday giveaways✨ on the 1st day of giveaways, #utcsarasota gave to me…a fun outing for the whole family!⛸️🎄

lace up your skates and get ready to hit the rink at utc presented by @tblightning, because we’re giving away a family 4-pack of ice skating tickets! after skating, refuel with lunch and some special goodies from @chickfila 🤍

to enter:
1. like this post
2. tag a friend
3. follow @utcsarasota

2 winners will be announced in our story & on this post on dec. 4. winner must be available to pick up their prize at the rink at utc before jan. 5. reminder that this is our only account and we will never ask for your financial information.
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pov: you just stepped inside wonderland: illuminate🎪✨ meet us under the big top at utc for a dazzling holiday show by @nikwallenda and @circusartssrq filled with incredible stunts, storytelling and magic from around the globe, now through jan 5. visit the 🔗 in bio for more details + to purchase tickets. #utcsarasota ...

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let’s talk turkey🦃 the thanksgiving plate and the southern comfort plate from @eatnakedfarmer are here to kick off thanksgiving week right🤩 need catering? order now and pick it up the day before thanksgiving.

for more festive eats and a list of restaurants open on thanksgiving day, visit out our blog - 🔗 in bio. #utcsarasota
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let’s kick it ⛸️ the rink at utc, presented by @tblightning, is back and cooler than ever. lace up your skates and meet us at this real ice skating rink in the west district at utc, next to ford’s garage.💙

check out our stories for more information on hours, ticket prices and to reserve your spot online.
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your holiday wish just came true✨ @alo is now open on the upper level of the @mallatutc. find your zen with their yoga-inspired collections, luxe fabrics, exceptional fit, and welcoming community. shop the grand opening today and enjoy a free gift with $300 purchase (while supplies last). #utcsarasota ...

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shop, drink + be merry✨ join us for the utc night market this thursday, nov. 21 from 6:30-9:30pm. shop for unique holiday gifts from 30+ local vendors while enjoying seasonal sips from @georgiesutc and live music by @sugarvibeband 🤩 #utcsarasota ...

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the holidays are calling✨get ready for some festive fun this week at #utcsarasota:

🎄dazzling nightly light shows
every 30 minutes | 6:30-9:30 pm

🎶music bingo
monday | 7-9 pm | the green

🪁utc kids club with @jodisobol
wednesday | 9-10 am | the green

🧘yoga under the holiday lights with @andrewsantryyoga
wednesday | 6:30-7:30 pm | the green

🛍️holiday night market
thursday | 6:30-9:30 pm | the green

🐴horse-drawn carriage rides
thursday-sunday | 6-10 pm | the stable on cattlemen rd.

👶fit4mom with @fit4mom_lakewoodranch_sarasota
friday | 9-10 am | the green

⛸️the rink at utc presented by @tblightning
opens friday | near ford’s garage

🎥holiday movies under the stars
friday & saturday | 7-10 pm | near ford’s garage

🎪wonderland: illuminate
opens friday | showtimes vary | the east district at utc

💪utc fit with @crunch.university
saturday | 9:30-10:30 am | the green

🎆festive fireworks
saturday | after the 9 pm light show | the west district at utc

plus so much more! 🔗 In bio for more details
📸: @thegirlypearly
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cup of cheer✨holiday shakes are back at @shakeshack! treat yourself to the sweetest sips of the season, like christmas cookie, chocolate yule log & apple cider donut🤩 #utcsarasota ...

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it’s showtime ❄️ our holiday movies under the stars series kicks off this weekend. snuggle up for free showings of your favorite festive films every friday and saturday night at 7pm in the lot near ford’s garage. arrive early for special character visits and concessions starting at 6pm🍿seating is limited, so bring a blanket and chairs.

this weekend’s holiday movie lineup:

🌕11/15: the nightmare before christmas
🧙11/16: harry potter and the chamber of secrets

link in bio for more details + full movie lineup✨
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the most wonderful time of the year is officially here ✨ celebrate the start of the holiday season with a sleigh-full of festive fun happening this week at utc.

🎄 dazzling light shows: every 30 minutes from 6:30-9:30 pm
🧘‍♀️ yoga under the holiday lights: wednesday, 6:30-7:30 pm on the green
🐴 horse-drawn carriage rides: thursday-sunday, 6-10 pm
🎤 karaoke: friday, 7-9 pm on the green
🎥 holiday movies under the stars: friday & saturday, 7 pm (the lot near ford’s garage)
🎡 fall festival & carnival: friday-sunday at @mallatutc
💪 utc fit with @f45_training_sarasotautc: saturday, 9:30 am on the green
🎆 fireworks: saturday after the 9:00 pm light show
🎅 santa’s flight academy: photos with santa at @mallatuc (reservations recommended)

link in bio for all the holly jolly details ❤️ #utcsarasota
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let the paw-ty continue🐾bring your pup and meet us on the green tomorrow, nov. 12 from 7-9 pm for our monthly barks & brews event to benefit @nateshonoranimalrescue, featuring:

🍻brews from @oakandstonerestaurants
🎶live music by @sugarvibeband
🛍️pup-friendly vendors
🐶a puppy petting station
🎟️raffles and more!

📍the green, near @roccostacos
📸: @lovezoeyandcocoxoxo
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what a magical night🎅✨thank you for sleighing into the season with us at santa’s grand arrival parade! a special thanks to @nikwallenda and his wife erendira for lighting up the night with their sky-high act, all of our merry and bright parade participants, and to @cassadeepope for rocking around the tree at our after-party! 🎄#utcsarasota ...

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the trees are trimmed, the halls are decked, and santa claus is coming to town tomorrow🎅✨ join us for a festive evening starting at 5 PM featuring a grand parade along cattlemen, the first lightshow of the season, fireworks, an after-party with @cassadeepope and so much more. all the holly jolly details are in link in bio. #utcsarasota ...

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let’s get the party started ✨as a prelude to the parade, we’re kicking off the festive fun tonight at utc live on the green with @nofilterband. grab your friends and get ready to rock into the season from 6:30-9:30 pm🎶 

admission is free and no registration is required. chairs + blankets are recommended.

📍the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos
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hop in your sleigh, because holiday drinks have arrived at @foxtailcoffeeutcsarasota ✨ this delicious new lineup is giving us all the festive feels (and caffeine) we need to finish installing the millions of lights for santa’s grand arrival parade this saturday!🎅 ...

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