University Town Center

WELCOME TO THE CENTER OF IT ALL

UTC is where friends and families find themselves at the center of it all — at Sarasota-Bradenton’s favorite shopping, dining and lifestyle destination. Soak up the Florida sun in this open-air environment where new discoveries are always waiting to be made, and favorites are waiting to be enjoyed again.

Conveniently located at I-75 and University Parkway, the UTC District features more than 250 specialty shops and over 80 fast-casual to fine-dining restaurants. Stroll the various centers to discover popular national brands and local favorites, such as Marshalls, HomeGoods, PGA TOUR Superstore, Barnes & Noble, Shake Shake, Ford’s Garage, Fresh Kitchen, Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, Yard House, Selva Grill, Crumbl Cookies, PopStroke and so much more.

In addition to shopping and dining, there’s always something happening at UTC for families and friends to enjoy. The district’s expansive green space is a hub for family-friendly fun, free outdoor fitness classes, live music, outdoor movies and more.