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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
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📍@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
march into @sprinklescupcakes for limited-time treats, like the irish coffee cupcake with irish whiskey green buttercream frosting🍀💚#utcsarasota @sarasota_cupcakes
who's ready to paddy?☘️ we're starting the shenanigans early with a st. patrick’s day party on thursday, march 13 from 7-9 pm. enjoy an evening filled with live music, green beer and plenty o' family-friendly fun.
🎶 live music by @cloversrevenge
💚 riverview high school’s highland dancers & bagpipers
🍻 festive food & drinks from @roccostacos
🎨 face painting
✨ giveaways + more!
📍the green at #utcsarasota
📷 @girlmom_2
leprechaun-approved fun🍀✨ join us at the top o’ the morning on wednesday, march 12 for storytime with @bnsarasotautc . starting at 10 am, there will be st. patrick’s day-themed stories, crafts and magically delicious snacks.💚
📍the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos
let’s get this paddy started☘️ looking for fun ways to celebrate st. patrick’s day? well, you’re in luck because we’ve got a shamrockin’ lineup of events happening on the green!
🐾 barks & brews
march 11 | 7:00-9:00 pm
st. paddy’s paw-ty with live music, drinks & plenty o’ dog-friendly fun benefiting @nateshonoranimalrescue
📚 storytime with @bnsarasotautc
march 12 | 10:00-11:00 am
fun for little leprechauns with themed stories, snacks & crafts
🍻 st. patrick’s party with @cloversrevenge
march 13 | 7:00-9:00 pm
celebrate with live music, entertainment, face painting, festive drinks & food
your canvas awaits🎨 create your own masterpiece at our outdoor paint & sip class led by @pwatsarasota this sunday, march 9 from 4-6 pm on the green. tickets include all art supplies, step-by-step guidance and complimentary wine to keep the creativity flowing🍷 visit our stories for more details and to reserve your spot ✨
📍the green at utc, near @roccostacos
new month, same energy✨ get moving with this week's lineup of #utcfit classes on the green:
🧘wednesday, 6:30-7:30 pm – sunset yoga with @andrewsantryyoga
flow into the evening with an all-levels yoga class
💃 friday, 6:30-7:30 pm – zumba with @yaelcampbell
new first friday of the month zumba dance workout
💪 saturday, 9:30-10:30 am – utcfit with @chicaboomfitness
full-body workout with beats by @dj_vibez7
all classes are free to attend, no registration required. just bring a yoga mat + water. #utcsarasota
fat tuesday is here 🎷✨ kick off the day of indulgence with limited-time treats from @fiveodonutco, available until 1 pm (or until sold out!).
keep the party going strong at our mardi gras celebration tonight on the green from 7-9 pm. feel the spirit of new orleans with lively music, spectacular entertainment, face painting, traditional fare like gumbo, beignets and crepes, and plenty of beads.
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game on🏆 join us for an all new series of game nights on the green! bring your crew and get ready for a night of fun for a chance to win prizes.
✨ tonight, march 1 | 6-8 pm – family game night: trivia! test your family’s knowledge in a fun-filled trivia showdown. registration is free and opens at 5 pm.
✨ monday, march 3 | 7-9 pm – adult game night! gather your team of 4 friends to compete in a series of fun, physical challenges (like double dare minus the slime) registration is free and opens at 6 pm.
📍 the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos
swipe to see what’s blooming this month at utc✨
your wish for a family fun night came true✨ join us for a free outdoor showing of “wish” at our next movies under the stars this friday, feb. 28.🍿
starting at 6 pm, come meet special characters, enjoy complimentary face painting and onsite concessions. showtime begins after sunset, around 7 pm.
📍the green at #utcsarasota, near @roccostacos
spring is served 🌸 treat yourself to limited-time spring specials at @thebreakfastcompanyfl ✨ #utcsarasota