Heintz & Becker Golf Cart Series Part 5: Safety Issues Associated With Golf Carts and Low Speed Vehicles
April 12, 2016
Golf Cart Safety The fun, convenience and economy of getting around in a golf cart or Low Speed Vehicle can be very appealing. But, there is a major catch. Golf...
Brain Injury Series Part 8: How Sleep May Improve Post-Concussion Recovery Results
April 8, 2016
As we saw in our last post the very first thing recommended by doctors after a concussion is "rest and recovery," including getting as much sleep as possible. Indeed, the...
Pirates Charities and Bradenton Boosters Giving Back to Local Community
March 24, 2016
There's a lot more to having the Pittsburg Pirates in Bradenton than baseball. Pirates Charities and the Bradenton Boosters are also hard at work helping to make a difference in...
Brain Injury Series Part 7: The NFL Concussion Protocol is Subject of Post-Season Review
March 17, 2016
Throughout the 2015 NFL season, fans were frequently advised that a player was entering the "concussion protocol" and would need to be "cleared" before returning to play. Based on the...
Golf Cart Series Part 4: All Aboard the B-Town Shuttle – It’s FREE!
March 14, 2016
One local company is providing a wonderful FREE shuttle service in downtown Bradenton, Village of the Arts, Tarpon Point, Riverwalk and all the way to McKechnie Field. The service not...
Heintz & Becker Golf Cart Series Part 3: Low Speed Vehicles and “Street Legal” Golf Carts
February 29, 2016
As we discussed in our last post, Golf Carts are not ordinarily allowed to be used on Florida's public roads or streets outside of self-contained retirement communities such as Sun...
Heintz & Becker Boating Safety Series Part 7: Small Craft Advisories
February 18, 2016
We all heard the recent news of that luxury cruise ship that sailed right into weather so horrific that some passengers were fearful for their lives. So, how was it...
Heintz & Becker Golf Cart Series Part 2: Everyone knows what a Golf Cart is – Right?
February 11, 2016
Yes, we all know what a golf cart is - in the general sense. But, for purposes of Florida Law, a "Golf Cart" has a limited, specifically defined meaning. Florida...
Heintz & Becker Brain Injury Series Part 6: Second Impact Syndrome – a Rare Catastrophic Consequence of Multiple Concussions in Youth Athletes
February 3, 2016
The ever expanding medical evidence documenting the harmful effects of concussions has caused serious concerns about sports-related concussions in youth athletes. One particularly serious concern is an event that can...
Golf Cart Series Part 1: Serving Our Growing Number of Golf Cart Lifestyle Clients
January 27, 2016
The number of people choosing to travel by traditional golf carts and newer "street legal" versions just keeps growing. In addition to beautiful communities like Sun City Center and the...
Boating Safety Series Part 6: Tips for Stocking Your Boat’s First Aid Kit
January 25, 2016
Boaters, when is the last time you checked your first aid kit? If you can't recall, then it's time to make sure that your first aid kit is waterproof and...
Painkillers and Children – Concerns about What the FDA is Doing are Increasing
January 13, 2016
By Steve Heintz of Heintz & Becker on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) making the right decisions when it comes to the issue...