Business Observer

+ Sally Ullman relocates business to Sarasota
Sally Ullman, an award-winning photographer and owner of Sally Ullman Photography, has relocated her business to Sarasota. Ullman, a Pennsylvania native, began her career as a professional photographer immediately after college, first through advertising photography and graphic design, then as a photojournalist. She is now a studio photographer.

With more than 30 years of photography experience, Ullman brings a unique, well-trained and developed personality to photo shoots. She specializes in family portraiture and also works as a consultant on photographic projects such as website development and visual branding. Ullman is currently offering a half-price session and free 8x10 print with each shoot. Visit SallyUllmanPhotography.com, email [email protected] or call 301-8926.

+ ArtisTree hires new account executive
Ginger Watson has joined ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design as an account executive for its maintenance division.

Watson, a 15-year veteran in the horticulture industry and ISA certified arborist, most recently served as a district manager for an Ohio landscape firm. In her new role, she will continue to build on her expert knowledge of arboriculture and the green industry while managing one of ArtisTree’s central Sarasota County maintenance territories.

“We’re experiencing new growth, and it was time to bring in another account executive who could contribute to our strategic vision in a significant way,” said Joe Gonzalez, ArtisTree CEO and owner.

Founded in 1990, ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design specializes in planned community/commercial maintenance and landscape design/installation. ArtisTree is a privately held company headquartered in Venice, serving Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties.

+ Tervis Tumbler store will open on St. Armands Circle
Tervis Tumbler will open its 31st store May 20, at 319 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands Circle.

The Venice-based company produces drinkware with double-wall design that keeps beverages hotter or colder longer than cups and glasses without insulation technology.

+ Lawson named as Australian Tourist Board representative
Steven Lawson was recently named as the representative of the Australian Tourist Board for the seventh year.

Lawson co-owns St. Armands Travel, 415 St. Armands Circle, with his wife, Carol. He also sits on the New Zealand Tourist Board, Tahiti Tourist Board, Fiji Tourist Board and Cook Island Tourist Board.