"S" Also Stands for Shopping!

Every vacation always requires some shopping time.  If you are interested in more than just shopping at the typical touristy store fronts, that you may want to check out the The Mall at University Town Center (UTC).  There are 115 stores in the mall that sell:

Photo Credit: Mark Gordon

• clothing and shoes for men, women, teenagers, and children
• lingerie
• jewelry and accessories
• home furnishing
• electronics and entertainment
• food specialties
• healthy and beauty
• sporting goods
• optical wear
• books, cards, and gifts
• luggage and handbags
• children's toys

There are also 20 eateries and restaurants within the mall that offer quick service options to fine dining meals. The cuisine selections at the UTC include:

Photo Credit: UTC Photo

• Chinese (mandarin)
• sushi
• pizza 
• burgers
• soft pretzels
• pastries
• ice cream
• coffee and tea
• specialty chocolates
• and a variety of options at the following restaurants:
• Cheesecake Factory
• Brio Tuscan Grille
• Kona Grill
• Seasons 52
• Yo! Sushi
• The Capital Grille
• Sophie's (inside Saks Fifth Avenue)

The mall just recently opened on October 16, 2014, and the mall is 98% environmental friendly as it includes LED lighting.  There is also a glass ceiling that only lets in light, and not the Florida heat. It is also a technologically advanced center as there is Wi-Fi and charging stations for smartphones and cars. UTC is the only mall that has a digital directory to help you get around the two story and 880.000 square feet shopping mall.  

With all of the stores and delicious cuisine to taste, you and your family will sure have fun for hours on end in the air conditioning to escape the Florida sun and heat.

Don't forget pack comfortable walking shoes and a credit card for when you come to visit UTC.

Fore more information about the mall, here is their link: UTC

For a PDF version of the map: UTC Mall Directory

Source: UTC Article

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