The Mall at University Town Center

Sarasota’s best shopping and dining destination with 150+ stores and restaurants. The Mall at University Town Center (UTC) is the premier destination for shopping, dining and entertainment on Florida’s Suncoast. Locals and visitors alike enjoy more than 150 stores and restaurants, many unique to the local market, offering a distinctive mix of fashion, beauty, lifestyle and home furnishings, including Sephora, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s and Dillard’s. Dining options suit every taste, whether it’s a sweet treat or sit-down meal at Capital Grille, Seasons 52 or The Cheesecake Factory. Amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and a children’s play area make it easy to spend the day, while a rotating calendar of pop-ups, live music, trunk shows and seasonal experiences ensures every visit feels fresh. Spring breakers and snowbirds flock to the nearby golf courses and white-sand beaches of Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island—then make UTC a must-visit stop. Conveniently located just 7 miles from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, the mall is accessible via Sarasota County’s Breeze Transit bus service and a short drive from St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Port Charlotte, Venice, Sarasota and Longboat Key. Parking is easy with multiple self-parking areas, valet options, EV charging stations and bike racks available.