Editorial: Election 2008 - Collier Fire Boards
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008
There are plenty of races — all nonpartisan — on the ballot in Collier and Lee counties for fire control districts. Though their campaigns are low-budget and voters don’t get to hear much from them, these candidates aim to shape important public policy and spend your tax dollars. Full story »
more Editorials
- Editorial: At no taxpayer expense, this flexibility necessary
- Editorial: Paterno has the acumen, experience board needs
- Editorial: Stars, Dollars, Spurs & Coconuts 10-11-08
- Editorial: Award suits Mayor Nelson
- Editorial: Board candidates provide varied, valuable strengths
- Editorial: A fitting honor for ‘Mother’
- Editorial: Ray, Wilkinson best suited to serve Collier, Lee voters
- Editorial: Lee County Sheriff
- Editorial: Incumbents best choices in Florida Legislature elections for Lee
Editorial: Election 2008 - Collier Fire Boards
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008
There are plenty of races — all nonpartisan — on the ballot in Collier and Lee counties for fire control districts. Though their campaigns are low-budget and voters don’t get to hear much from them, these candidates aim to shape important public policy and spend your tax dollars. Full story »
more Election 2008 Endorsements
- Editorial: At no taxpayer expense, this flexibility necessary
- Editorial: Paterno has the acumen, experience board needs
- Editorial: Board candidates provide varied, valuable strengths
- Editorial: Ray, Wilkinson best suited to serve Collier, Lee voters
Editorial: Stars, Dollars, Spurs & Coconuts 10-11-08
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
more Stars, Dollars, Spurs & Coconuts
Letters to the Editor: October 13, 2008
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008
A collection of recent letters to the editor. Full story »
more Letters to the Editor
- Letters to the editor: October 12, 2008
- Letters to the Editor: October 11, 2008
- Letters to the Editor: October 10, 2008
- Letters to the Editor: October 9, 2008
- Letters to the Editor: October 8, 2008
- Letters to the Editor: Oct. 7, 2008
- Letters to the Editor: October 6, 2008
- Letters to the editor: October 5, 2008
- Letters to the editor: October 4, 2008
- Letters to the editor: October 3, 2008
- LETTERS to the editor: October 2, 2008
- Letters to the Editor: October 1, 2008
- Letters to the Editor: Sept. 30, 2008
- Letters to the Editor: September 29, 2008
Michael Peltier: Election folks prepping for the big day
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008
Jennifer Edwards may have lost her voice last week, but the Collier County Supervisor of Elections did not lose her focus. With a little over three weeks to go until Election Day, Edwards said in a crackling voice that her office and those of colleagues around the state are ready for what could be a record turnout of voters spurred by economic conditions and a highly visible presidential race. Full story »
more Columnists
- Jay Ambrose: The Biden gaffes
- Jeff Lytle: 'Name-calling' not unique to campaigns
- Ben Bova: Our new world could be the moon
- Brent Batten: Peering into Sen. Saunders' connection with a pyramid
- Don Farmer: Let’s evacuate the Capitol
- Brent Batten: Biden fans the flames in SW Florida
- Dan K. Thomasson: FBI gets open license to snoop on citizens
- Brent Batten: Sarahmania sweeps through (and outside) Germain Arena
- Michael Peltier: Florida appears key state again for president
- Jeff Lytle: One thing we won’t miss about Hunter
Guest commentary: Music is fundamental part of well-rounded education
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Re: Bob Hagen’s letter to the editor published Monday.
As a retired music educator with a 42-year career of dedicated service to both public school and collegiate music students, and the father of three musician daughters, one of whom is currently teaching as a music educator in the Collier County Public School system, I feel compelled to respond to Hagen’s views of the place of music in the school curriculum. Full story »
As a retired music educator with a 42-year career of dedicated service to both public school and collegiate music students, and the father of three musician daughters, one of whom is currently teaching as a music educator in the Collier County Public School system, I feel compelled to respond to Hagen’s views of the place of music in the school curriculum. Full story »
more Guest Columns
- Guest commentary: Vote yes for Collier students
- Guest commentary: No time to wait: Everglades restoration must remain a priority
- Guest commentary: What None of the proposed amendments clear the bar of constitutional issues
- Guest commentary: What Make sure your vote will count
Perspective: Goodlette & Golden Gate
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
One of the most interesting busy intersections in Southwest Florida these days is the corner of north-south Goodlette-Frank Road and east-west Golden Gate Parkway in Naples. Full story »
more Sunday Perspective
- Jeff Lytle: 'Name-calling' not unique to campaigns
- Ben Bova: Our new world could be the moon
- Guest commentary: Music is fundamental part of well-rounded education
- Washington Calling: No privatization of Social Security
- Guest commentary: Sister's breast-cancer scare saved my life
- Guest commentary: Vote yes for Collier students
- Guest commentary: No time to wait: Everglades restoration must remain a priority
- Looking Back: The year: 1959. The setting: Naples’ Fifth Avenue South
- Guest commentary: What None of the proposed amendments clear the bar of constitutional issues
Brent Batten: Peering into Sen. Saunders' connection with a pyramid
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Is the online travel company for which Burt Saunders serves as a director a pyramid scheme? The Attorney General of California says it is.
Saunders, an attorney, a state senator and a candidate for Congress, says it’s not. Attorneys can argue the fine distinctions between a legitimate multilevel marketing business and a pyramid for billable hour upon billable hour. In fact, Saunders says, that’s go Full story »
Saunders, an attorney, a state senator and a candidate for Congress, says it’s not. Attorneys can argue the fine distinctions between a legitimate multilevel marketing business and a pyramid for billable hour upon billable hour. In fact, Saunders says, that’s go Full story »
more Brent Batten Columns
- Brent Batten: Biden fans the flames in SW Florida
- Brent Batten: Sarahmania sweeps through (and outside) Germain Arena
Don Farmer: Let’s evacuate the Capitol
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
The way to clean up the mess known as the U.S. Congress is to enact term limits, as I recently suggested in this space. Some readers apparently agree. This would replace career politicians who spend most of their time making sure they get re-elected. Term limits would preserve Congress for those who want to serve, then leave, rather than hanging on forever. Full story »
more Don Farmer Columns
- Don Farmer: Financial mess proves it’s time to rein in Congress
- Don Farmer: Still Worthwhile, Those 31 Words
A New Perspective: Amendment: when in doubt, vote it down
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
You should have received your sample ballot in the mail, this past weekend. Comments were heard such as, “What were all of those amendments about?” or “I was more confused after reading them.” Full story »
more Collier Citizen Opinion
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Love it, hate it, think the state should wait? Governor Charlie Crist has been getting an earful about the plan to lease Alligator Alley. Now's your turn. Tell the Governor how you feel! »
- Interactive map of coyote incidents from Estero down to Marco Island
- Surveillance camera video of coyote attack in East Naples
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Since March 6, coyotes have been fingered in a string of attacks against dogs, cats and goats in Lee and Collier counties. Coyotes have killed three small dogs, injured three others, and caused a man who came into contact with the coyote’s saliva and a woman who was bitten by one to have rabies shots.
Tim Aten and Brad Kane attempt to answer the burning questions about Southwest Florida that bother residents to no end. Get the answers » Got questions burning a hole in your keyboard? E-mail specific queries with your name and city of residence to intheknow (at) naplesnews.com.
It’s with great pleasure that we introduce Swimsuit 2008, our third annual swimwear edition. We take pride in the fact that all models involved are from right here in our community. This is where they live, work and play. Check it out! »
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- Education Channel Special: "Vote 2008" -- 10/13/08 at airing on on The Education Channel, Comcast Cable 20
- Pine Ridge Government Complex Groundbreaking -- 10/13/08 at 15650 Pine Ridge Road in South Fort Myers
- Exhibit: "3 Women of Merit: Part 2" -- 10/13/08 at The von Liebig Art Center
- East Naples United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch -- 10/13/08 at East Naples United Methodist Church
- FGCU Founder's Cup Golf Tournament -- 10/13/08 at Mediterra
- Makeover Monday at Blu Sushi -- 10/13/08 at Blu Sushi - Fort Myers
- Lunch With The Arts: Janis Siegel & Joan Sonnenberg -- 10/13/08 at The von Liebig Art Center
- Planetarium Show: "Skies Over Southwest Florida" -- 10/13/08 at The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
