Women's Clothing Store in Sarasota, FL

About the Store

Ann Taylor at University Town Center is located at 140 University Town Center Drive in Sarasota, Florida, within the premier shopping and dining destination of the greater Sarasota-Bradenton region. Conveniently situated at the intersection of Interstate 75 and University Parkway, the UTC district serves shoppers from Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, Osprey, and communities throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Ann Taylor is located among more than 150 specialty stores and 80 dining destinations across the UTC District, making it a premier destination for fashion, dining, and lifestyle shopping on Florida's Gulf Coast.

Our Sarasota store carries petite, regular, curvy, and tall sizes across the full Ann Taylor collection, offering polished styles for work, weekends, travel, and special occasions. Customers visit from throughout the Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan area and the surrounding Gulf Coast region, making University Town Center the most vibrant shopping destination between Tampa and Fort Myers.

If the style or size you're looking for isn't available in-store, our associates can check inventory and help arrange in-store pickup or home delivery. We also accept anntaylor.com returns in-store—simply bring your packing slip or order confirmation for assistance.

Getting Here

By car: University Town Center is located at 140 University Town Center Drive in Sarasota, at the intersection of Interstate 75 and University Parkway. University Parkway also serves as the primary access road for Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, located just minutes west of the mall. The center is easily accessible from communities throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties and offers ample parking throughout the property, providing convenient access to Ann Taylor and neighboring retailers.

By transit: Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) provides bus service to the University Town Center area, with stops along North Cattlemen Road near the mall. Visit scgov.net/scat for current schedules and route information. Most visitors find driving the most convenient way to reach the center.

About the Area

University Town Center is Sarasota's premier shopping and lifestyle district, comprising the enclosed Mall at University Town Center alongside a vibrant surrounding district of open-air shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues totaling more than 250 specialty stores and 80 dining destinations. The mall itself spans 880,000 square feet across two levels and is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy's, drawing shoppers from across the Sarasota-Bradenton region and from visitors discovering Florida's famed Gulf Coast. Its address at I-75 and University Parkway — just south of the Manatee County line and minutes from Lakewood Ranch — places it at the geographic and commercial center of the region's most dynamic growth corridor.

Sarasota is one of Florida's most celebrated cities, renowned for its world-class arts scene anchored by the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and the Sarasota Opera; its stunning Gulf Coast beaches including Siesta Key, consistently ranked among America's best; and its vibrant culinary and cultural community. The greater Sarasota-Bradenton area draws residents and visitors from across the country who come for the beauty, lifestyle, and warm year-round climate. Ann Taylor's location at University Town Center provides convenient access to elevated women's fashion for professionals, families, seasonal residents, and visitors throughout the Gulf Coast region.

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