20 Questions With Ian Black

Ian Black is the founder of Ian Black Real Estate. He has worked in commercial real estate, in Sarasota-Manatee since the 1980s but prior to that, he lived in his

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One Liners Hillsborough: Detroit Wing Co., Big Storm Brewing and more

► The city of Tampa will use funds from a $5.35 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to upgrade the Ashley Drive interchange in the city’s downtown district. 

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Mansions on the Market: Casa Playa Privada Siesta (PHOTOS)

Address: 7722 Sanderling Road, Sarasota List price: $14 million Specs: 2 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 2,580 square feet Details: Welcome to Casa Playa Privada Siesta, located in one of

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One Liners Pinellas: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast, Raising Cane’s and more

► Cane & Barrel, a rooftop bar and cocktail lounge, opened at the 172-key AC Hotel by Marriott at 110 Second St. N. ► Hold-Thyssen, a full-service commercial real estate

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CEO Connect: Steve Johnston talks housing market, failures and more

Ideal Agent is a Tampa-based company, established by Steve Johnston in 2016. The company uses the latest technology to make the home selling and home buying process less stressful. The

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One Liners Pasco: Gary Plastic Packaging, Shumaker and more

► Morganna’s Alchemy, a company that develops skincare products with an emphasis on anti-aging, hair growth and personal care products, celebrated its grand opening, at 6610 US Highway 19, New

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The president of United Landmark Associates talks about real estate trends in Tampa Bay

Don Niederpruem is a 30-plus year real estate marketing veteran whose company, United Landmark Associates, has been on the leading edge of marketing some of the largest projects in the

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One Liners Hillsborough: Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa Bay Partnership and more

► Tampa-based artist Ya La’ford was honored with the Blanche Armwood Legacy award at the annual National Alumnae Association of Spelman College Tampa Bay Chapter event. (Pictured above)  ► Travis

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Mansions on the Market: Waterfront estate on Oceanview Drive (PHOTOS)

List price: $14 million Specs: 9 bedrooms | 12 bathrooms, 2 half-bathrooms | 12,522 square feet Details: This private waterfront estate, on Oceanview Drive, was custom-built by Alvarez Homes and

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One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: Pulte Homes, University Town Center and more

► Gateway Commons Shopping Center, in Palmetto, has added Pure Barre, Mid-Florida Insurance Group, the Blend Coffee & Cocktails and will soon announce a fast-food restaurant, a wireless provider and

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The CEO of Valor Capital has big visions for projects in Tampa Bay

It’s not the first time we’ve heard this part of the story. In fact, it’s becoming quite the theme. Someone visits the Tampa Bay area, falls in love and, down

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One Liners Pinellas: FKQ Advertising & Marketing, Chargebacks911 and more

► Little’s, a drive-through restaurant serving sliders, tenders, fries and malted milkshakes, plans to open at 4th Street North and 87th Avenue, in St. Petersburg. (Rendering above) ► St. Petersburg’s

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