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L.L. Bean, the renowned outdoor and recreation retailer, is set to open its first Florida store at the Mall at University Town Center (UTC) in Sarasota. Scheduled for May 9, 2025, this marks a significant milestone for the brand as it expands its presence in the Southeast. A Premier Shopping Destination: The Mall at University […]
Written by Jodi Schwarzenbach on . Posted in Businesses.
Sarasota’s own, The Butcher’s Block, is celebrating 65 years in business. With 50 years spent at their 17th Street location, their ability to thrive within cyclical economic fluctuations, the seasonality of our area, and let’s not forget, a pandemic, is quite extraordinary. Chances are if you are reading this and living in the area, you […]
Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in Events.
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that climate initiatives can be put into action. Covid-19 had fewer cars on the road, less production, and ultimately less pollution. We can keep this initiate going, even as the world returns to normal, and Earth Day 2021 is here to celebrate that. Sure, we don’t need […]
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After four successful years at the Market at UTC in Sarasota, husband and wife team Matt and Chelsea Sluizer have moved their popular Bows and Arrows Boutique across University Blvd to the District at UTC. Located on the southeast corner of University Town Center, in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch business district, the boutique […]
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The Sarasota Winter Carnival brings five days of family fun to The Mall at University Town Center grounds Jan. 16-20.
Written by Laura Bell Adams on . Posted in Music.
Controls Engineer by day, rock star by night! You can see and hear Butch play around Manatee county. He can be seen at the Cortez Clam Factory on Tuesday night when they have their Clam Jam. You can hear and buy his music on his website anytime! Most people would consider Butch to be in the Americana genre of music. But he is an eclectic musician: he also plays Acoustic, Swamp Pop, R&B, Classic and Southern Rock, and Soul. He comes from Indianapolis, Indiana and has been influenced by midwestern music from Chicago, Illinois to Louisville, Kentucky.
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Florida — With four-years as a successful online ladies apparel store under its belt, locally owned and operated Bows and Arrows Boutique opened its first brick and mortar location one year ago. Saturday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., husband and wife team Matt Sluizer and Chelsea Havelka will celebrate the milestone with special discounts, a raffle for giveaways (no purchase necessary), a sidewalk sale, refreshments, sweet treats, and more.
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Businesses.
I just love the dynamics of moving into a new neighborhood and discovering the special attributes that make your home the best. Whether it is special people that you will meet, cozy restaurants you will find, or nature trails that you will explore, feeling at home in your neighborhood extends beyond your walls and is an integral part of residential living. When my husband and I purchased our first home in Sarasota, we discovered a local dive where the wings were out-of-this-world great, and an organic veggie stand where that day’s pick could be purchased at a fresh farmer’s market literally in our backyard.
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Dining.
Who here among us equates food with celebrations? Need to plan a birthday party? Then, what is on the menu? Football season here? What kind of wings are you making this weekend? October has come; let’s bake an apple pie! It is a delectable pattern that binds our happy experiences with culinary favorites, from childhood to old age.
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Dining.
Sarasota Sally grew up in the New Jersey/New York area of the country and one of my favorite memories are the Great Diners that were abundant in that area so when I moved to Sarasota I looked for a diner and I found a fantastic place called Dutch Valley.
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Dining.
Newk’s has just opened its first shop in the University Town Center mall area offering fresh-fast-casual fare at a $7 – $9 price point. Similar to Crisper’s but more upscale, you order from a main terminal and are served and bussed from there.