Sarasota mall overcomes doubts, celebrates a big milestone

The Benderson Development and Taubman project has had a tremendous economic impact on the region.

  • By Jay Heater
  • | 5:00 a.m. October 14, 2024
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The Mall at UTC cut the ribbon during its grand opening ceremony on Oct. 16, 2014. The mall turns 10 next week.
The Mall at UTC cut the ribbon during its grand opening ceremony on Oct. 16, 2014. The mall turns 10 next week.
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It was Oct. 16 in 2012 and Todd Mathes was attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mall at University Town Center.

 

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