A music video shot in Sarasota could be what gives Daniel Landers his first dose of success stateside. The video “Love Me Tonight,” a single Landers is currently shopping to U.S. labels, has garnered more than 10,000 hits on YouTube. “It was kind of a renegade film project,” Landers said. “We put a lot of effort and fun into it.” 

The video was directed by Landers’ famous mother Audrey Landers (of Dallas fame) with cinematography by John Rusnak. Shot over two days in locations including Siesta Key beach and fields off Bee Ridge Road, the short film spotlights a new side to the 21-year-old musician, who enjoyed success abroad after making it to finals of the European version of X Factor. Back then, Landers’ sound was more power pop, but today he is exploring a more confessional singer-songwriter side to his own writing. That comes after studying music in the University of Miami’s conservatory.

“I feel like before I was a singer and writer, but not necessarily a musician,” he said. “When I taught myself piano and expanded on my guitar playing, I learned to compose in contemporary genres and classical as well. I became the musician I wanted to start becoming.” 

See Daniel Landers' video "Love Me Tonight" on SRQ Backlot

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight today promoted seven employees to new ranks to fill vacancies created by retirements and organizational changes. Lieutenant John Jernigan was promoted to the rank of Captain. In the Law Enforcement Division, Sergeant Dale Barshinger was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and promoted to the rank of Sergeant were Detective Adam Kaskey, Deputy Chuck Flint and Deputy Sam Lutz. In the Courts and Corrections Division, Sergeant Russell McManamy was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and Deputy Donald Bennett was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. 

Sarasota Sheriffs Department

Seventh Avenue West LLC has purchased a 4 unit multifamily apartment complex for $160,000 from Joseph Tallariti.  Sam Watkins of Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT represented the Seller and E.V.E Joy of Tierra Verde Realty, Inc. represented the Buyer. 

Coldwell Banker Commercial

Porter Radiation Oncology, an affiliate of 21^st Century Oncology, has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Radiation oncology (radiation therapy) is the careful use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer. A radiation oncologist may use radiation to cure cancer or to relieve cancer symptoms. Porter Radiation Oncology is in its 40^th year at the Bee Ridge location, and since obtaining its first ACR accreditation in 1998, it has consistently been recognized as an ACR-accredited facility. 

Porter Radiation Oncology