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calling all night owls 🌙 long summer days are here and that means late summer nights. if you’re looking for a place to eat after 9 pm, you’re in luck! we’ve round up 20+ spots around #utcsarasota offering late-night eats.🍕✨ link in bio for all the delicious details.
let's roll 🏁 head over to #utcsarasota this saturday to celebrate the 12th anniversary of @carsandcoffee941. join us from 8-10 am to see hundreds of cool cars on display while enjoying live music and complimentary coffee from @mademoiselleparis.utc ☕
all show car owners are encouraged to donate $10 at the entrance to benefit @infinitewishesfoundation, a nonprofit organization that provides wish trips for adults with life-threatening illnesses and respite trips for combat-wounded military, veterans and first responders❤️
📍 the west district at utc, near @fordsgarageusa
welcome to sarasota, youth nats 🤩 we wish you the best of luck at the @usrowing youth national championships at @nathanbendersonpark. after the races, soak up all the popular shops, restaurants and entertainment offerings at #utcsarasota✨
#seeyouinsarasota
double the movies, double the fun🎬 our last screen on the green got rained out, so we're doubling up the fun this month with 2️⃣ family-friendly outdoor movies on the green. join us for face painting, character meet and greets, and showtimes starting around 8pm.✨
👩🏽 friday, 6/9: encanto
*starting at 7pm, meet mirabel and isabella
🧛♂️friday, 6/23: hotel transylvania 4
*starting at 7pm, meet mavis dracula and more
📍the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos
limited seating is available. guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
it might be national donut day, but all we can think about are cinnamon rolls😍 we’re so egg-cited to share that @thebreakfastcompanyfl is coming to the shoppes at #utcsarasota this september 🍳 get ready for classic and creative breakfast dishes, lunch offerings, scratch-baked goods and more✨
let’s dance🎵 join us this week for two incredible UTC live on the green shows:
🤠wednesday, may 31 | starting at 7pm
country concert with @ctqcountry featuring @tenillearts
🎸thursday, june 1 | starting at 6:30pm
performance by high-energy dance band @nofilterband
admission is free and no registration is required. chairs and blankets are recommended. link in bio for more details!
📍 the green at #utcsarasota, located near @roccostacos 🌮
berry good mornings start at @mademoiselleparis.utc 🍓✨
📍 the shoppes at #utcsarasota
summer vacation ☀️ we're totally here for hot girl summer, but it's starting to get too hot for outdoor workouts🔥 join us this saturday at 9:30 am for our last #utcfit of the season featuring a 60-minute yoga class with @marinatraubyoga 🧘but don't sweat it yogis, you can still join us every wednesday at 6:30pm for sunset yoga on the green.
📍 the green at #utcsarasota, near @vitaminshoppe_utc
📸 @jomarie__
lunch plans? we've got you covered🌯 enjoy fresh açaí bowls, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, wraps, salads and more at @3natives ✨ open daily in the west district at #utcsarasota.
we're beefing up the dining scene at #utcsarasota 🥩 @flemingssteakhouse is coming soon, so get your taste buds ready for prime steaks, seafood and world-class wines 🍷✨
craving something sweet? 🍦 head to @jenisicecreams to dig into some limited-time flavors, including the widely debated everything bagel made with sesame, poppy seeds, onions and garlic swirled into a subtly sweet cream cheese ice cream. 🥯
other crave-worthy new flavors include strawberry buttermilk, powdered jelly donut, and lemon and blueberry parfait✨ #utcsarasota
☔️ due to weather, this event has been rescheduled to friday, june 9
we don't talk about bruno, but we will talk about next week's screen on the green 🎬 join us friday, may 26 for a free outdoor showing of encanto. bring the fam to meet mirabel, enjoy face painting and onsite concessions starting at 7pm 🍿 the movie will begin right after sunset around 8pm.
limited seating is available. lawn chairs and blankets are recommended. link in bio for more details✨
📍 the green at #utcsarasota, located near @roccostacos
let's fast forward to the weekend ⏩ we've got your weekend covered with fun things to do around #utcsarasota
💪 utc fit with @chicaboomfitnesssarasota
saturday | 9:30-10:30 am | 📍the green at utc
free outdoor workout with beats by @downwithdjtruth
🐉sarasota international dragon boat festival
saturday | 9am - 4pm | 📍 @nathanbendersonpark
5th annual festival featuring dragon boat races, health and wellness villiage, food trucks, beer garden & more
🥕 @veganfest_sarasota
sunday | 11am - 5pm | 📍 @nathanbendersonpark
vegan event featuring plant-based food, educational speakers, live music, a kids zone & more
💦fab & fit class
sunday | 10-11am |📍 @mallatutc
free jazzercise class hosted by athleta
calling all country music fans 🤠 saddle up, because we have a special utc live on the green just for you! join us wednesday, may 31 for a boot scootin’ good time featuring a live performance by rising country star @tenillearts ✨
the free outdoor concert starts at 7pm with special guests maverick and lulu from @ctqcountry and an opening performance by country artist @kevinmikulamusic 🎸 limited seating available, chairs + blankets are recommended.
📍 the green at #utcsarasota, located near @roccostacos
📸 @tenilleartsupdates
blue skies & pizza pies 🍕✨
📍 @blazepizza #utcsarasota
night life ✨ join us on the green this thursday, may 18 from 6:30-9:30pm for the utc night market 🌙 shop local vendors, listen to live music by @jezabellerocks & sip on drinks from @georgiesutc 🥂 we’ll see you there! #utcsarasota
moms are the center of our world💐 wishing all the moms and mom figures out there a sweet mother's day 💖 #utcsarasota
📍 @jenisicecreams 📸 @stacycunneen
walking into mother's day weekend like...💖 celebrate mom with specialty dining at #utcsarasota.
🥂 @georgiesutc
indulge in a brunch buffet complete with a mimosa & bloody mary bar (reservations required)
🌮 @roccostacos
complimentary dessert or happy hour margarita for mom with entrée purchase
✨ @fordsgarageusa
brunch from 10:30am-3:00pm with $5 mimosas for mom
🏌️♂️ @popstroke
complimentary mimosa for mom with the purchase of a round of golf
🍴 @tandoorsrq
enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet with flavorful indian cuisine (reservations required)
🥖 @mademoiselleparis.utc
savor a special 4-course dinner with live music
(reservations required)
🐟 @bonefishgrill
dinner special featuring filet, scallops and shrimp paired with a wildflower martini
🍰 @glorydaysgrill.flga
free bread puddin' bites + $15 bonus card with entrée purchase
🍩 @fiveodonutco
free donut for moms & single dads with a kiddo in tow! open 8am-1pm or until sold out
☕ @rainingberriesofficial
free coffee for mom with any purchase
📸 @chlo_canterbury
revving up for the weekend 🚘 join us for @carsandcoffee941 this saturday, may 13 from 8-10 am. come see hundreds of cool cars while listening to live music and sipping on complimentary coffee from @mademoiselleparis.utc ☕
in honor of national foster care awareness month, this month's event will support @thetwigcares, a local organization that provides free clothing, shoes, accessories, books and more to over 300 foster children each month.💙 all show car owners are encouraged to donate $10 at the entrance to benefit this important charity.
📍 the west district at #utcsarasota, near @fordsgarageusa
get pumped 🏋️♂️ join us this saturday at 9:30am for a workout on the green with @f45_training_lwrsouth + @prosperbradenton 💪the high-energy, full-body HIIT workout for all fitness levels is being hosted by @lululemon and will feature beats by @downwithdjtruth and goodies from @vitaminshoppe_utc 🤩
#utcfit classes are held on the green at utc, near @roccostacos. no registration is required, just bring a yoga mat and water. #utcsarasota