Posted on February 21st, 2012
Although New Orleans is the Mardi Gras headquarters, it is celebrated throughout the west coast from Texas to Florida. This means that many tourists will visit the area and business will increase tremendously for week.
Officials in Mobile estimate that nearly one million people will travel to the area in order to celebrate the Mardi Gras season. Mobile claims to be where Fat Tuesday began back in the 1700s.
According to the Washington Post, when tourists travel to the area, they will spend money on hotels, food, stores, and other goods and the events stretch on for weeks. A study that was done in 2004 showed that nearly $225 million was made in the Mobile area during the Mardi Gras season.
The events have also become more popular since then and probably have a higher economic impact now. The state of Florida also celebrates Mardi Gras and many cities offers a more laid back version of the celebration.
The Clearwater personal injury lawyers are hoping that you and your family have an exciting and safe Mardi Gras celebration.
Posted on February 14th, 2012
Florida lawmakers are still discussing whether or not texting while driving should be banned by all drivers, but it has been a somewhat controversial topic because some lawmakers feel that it will be a way for government to intrude on the lives of Americans.
“There are already laws on the books that make it illegal to drive unsafely,” said Jim Harper, director of information policy studies for the libertarian Cato Institute. Florida has a “reckless driving” law.
Others, especially those who have been injured by drivers that were distracted by their cell phones. A Senate Bill to outlaw texting and driving is currently waiting on its third vote but has already gone through three committees. The version that is in the House has not yet gone anywhere.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a distracted driver, you need experienced representation on your side to help you through this time. Contact the Clearwater auto accident lawyers of Tragos & Sartes, P.L, by calling 727-441-9030.
Posted on February 7th, 2012
Two people were sent to the hospital after a scuba diving accident occurred in Florida over the weekend. After arriving to the hospital, one person has succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident.
According to officials, one man was found in Boynton Beach suffering from cardiac arrest. The 47-year-old man was transported to the Bethesda Memorial Hospital in order to be treated, but he later died.
The other diver was also transported to the hospital in order to be treated for decompression sickness. The investigation into the incident is underway, but it has been said that there has not been “foul play.”
Our condolences are with the friends and family of the victims at this time.
Posted on January 31st, 2012
Ten people were killed as a result of a Florida car accident that occurred on Sunday.
According to authorities in the area, the accident occurred near Gainesville on Interstate 75 because of a visibility issues that were caused by a mixture of fog and smoke from a nearby brush fire.
Five cars and six tractor trailers were involved in the accident. Ten people were killed and 18 were injured as a result. Some of the vehicles burst into flames after the collision.
The visibility was so poor in the area, emergency crews could not see where the victims were when the arrived at the scene and had to be guided by screams and voices. It was estimated that the wreckage was spread out over a mile of the Interstate.
Most people were treated for chest injuries and broken bones, but people that were more seriously injured were taken to trauma centers. Before the pileup occurred, the roadway was closed due to poor visibility and the accident occurred after it was reopened.
Posted on January 24th, 2012
Clearwater restaurants prepare for Valentine’s Day and some places are offering special menus for the day.
The Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa has released a press release about the menu. They will be offering a soup and salad course, and an entree and desert.
Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest days for restaurants of the whole year and many begin to make reservations now so that they do not miss out on the opportunity to go to their favorite place with a loved one.
Also, the clerk of the Circuit Court has announced that he will be offering a group wedding on Valentine’s Day at the Botanical Gardens in Largo.
For more information on these events or other Valentine’s Day events in the area, visit the Tampa Bay Newspaper online today.
Posted on January 16th, 2012
The fatal cruise ship crash that occurred off the coast of Giglio after the captain ordered the ship to take an unapproved path. Six people have been pronounced dead as a result of the crash and 16 are still unaccounted for.
The accident occurred when the captain took the liner on an unapproved path and it was struck by a coral reed causing it to topple to its side. The captain is currently in jail at this time and is being investigated by prosecutors on charges including manslaughter, abandoning ship and causing a ship wreck.
The rescue efforts are still underway, but have been put on hold at this time because the ship made a shift into rough waters and near a 30 foo seabed drop.
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victims at this time.
Posted on January 10th, 2012
An exhibit to honor the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scout organization has now opened in Florida’s Historic Capitol Museum.
Fifteen Tallahassee Girl Scout leaders were at the opening of the “Girl Scouting In the Sunshine State: Celebrating 100 Years” exhibit. The exhibit features memorabilia from that past 100 years of Girl Scouts which began in March 12, 1912.
The exhibit will run now through August 5 with a special celebration on March 10, a special birthday party for the Girl Scouts. There are seven Girl Scout councils that had a hand in creating an event for the tribute. There are nearly 5,00o Girl Scouts in northwest Florida alone.
The Clearwater personal injury lawyers of Tragos & Sartes, P.L. are interested in spreading the word about news and events in the community. For more information on this exhibit, visit the Tallahassee web site today.
Posted on January 3rd, 2012
A wrongful death lawsuit filed against the City of Tallahassee and the police department is about to begin its jury selection.
Tthe parents of a 23-year-old woman have filed the lawsuit claiming she was killed while working as an undercover agent in a drug deal and things went wrong.
The woman was helping police in order to work off a previous drug issue, when she was given thousands of dollars to buy drugs from two known Tallahassee dealers. The deal was supposed to happen in the park, but she followed the two dealers to another location.
Police lost track of the woman and the two dealers later shot her five times. The two dealers were sentenced to life in prison as a result. Jury selection is supposed to start tomorrow.
Posted on December 27th, 2011
A woman was killed when the boat she was driving sank and in the choppy waters of the Florida Keys.
According to officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the boat sank quickly in the water and the 36-year-old woman was trapped inside the cabin when it went down.
Seven people were saved from the 25 foot charter boat. One person was also trapped in the cabin but was rescued by emergency crews. He was transported to the hospital after in critical condition.
The boat was operated by the Key Largo Scuba Shack and the accident occurred shortly after the divers completed their first two dives. The boat began taking water and sank in nearly two minutes. It is unknown why the people were trapped in the cabin during the boat accident.
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim at this time.
Posted on December 19th, 2011
Police are currently investigating an alleged drunk driving accident that occurred on Sunday.
According to police, the accident occurred at the intersection of Winter Lake Road and King Road at 10:20 p.m. when a 44-year-old man struck a patrol car that was parked on the roadway investigating a crash. The rear of the patrol car was damaged in the crash and the driver of the car was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, contact the Clearwater car accident lawyers of Tragos & Sartes P.L. by calling 727-441-9030 today.
