http://naplesnews.com/news/opinion/editorials/naplesnews.com Stories: Editorialsen-usopinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/19/editorial-bonita-springs-land-plan-spurs-distrust/Government and even some citizens wonder why government can sometimes have such a bad name. They wonder why so many people are always on the lookout for and suspicious of abuses of power. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:58:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/19/editorial-bonita-springs-land-plan-spurs-distrust/opinion/perspectivehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/19/editorial-tv-or-reality-grownups-behaving-badly/The quest for control. Bad manners. Dragging children into it. Adults behaving badly. What are we describing? Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:56:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/19/editorial-tv-or-reality-grownups-behaving-badly/opinion/perspectivehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/18/editorial-police-officer-shooting-has-unanswerable/Why us? We ask that question on many levels when something tragic happens on the magnitude of the police officer being shot and killed in the line of duty in downtown Fort Myers early Friday morning. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:43:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/18/editorial-police-officer-shooting-has-unanswerable/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/18/editorial-make-sure-rules-are-clear-fgcu/Rules can be a work in progress. But getting them right is important, especially when freedom of speech is involved in a setting that is supposed to nurture lively exchanges. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:41:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/18/editorial-make-sure-rules-are-clear-fgcu/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/18/editorial-let-merchants-take-lead-naples-visioning/The city of Naples is on the verge of another long-range planning exercise for the Fifth Avenue South area. The word chosen by City Hall is visioning — to reflect what is seen by business and residents as best for the future. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:39:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/18/editorial-let-merchants-take-lead-naples-visioning/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/17/editorial-doing-it-numbers/A new state survey identifies waterways most in need of cleaning. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:39:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/17/editorial-doing-it-numbers/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/17/editorial-dampened-undeterred/Extremes. Florida and its weather are full of them. We can go from cool to freezing overnight. We can go from idyllic to hurricane-lethal in a day. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:38:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/17/editorial-dampened-undeterred/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/17/editorial-smooth-driving-all/There is lots of substance to go along with the pomp when the ribbon is cut Friday for 15 miles of freshly widened Immokalee Road from U.S. 41 to Shady Hollow Boulevard east of Oil Well Road. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:38:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/17/editorial-smooth-driving-all/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/16/editorial-avoid-power-plays/Glenn Tucker, who was a Marco Island City Council member for 10 years, has withdrawn his firm from contention to become the city’s legal counsel. Good for him and the city. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:30:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/16/editorial-avoid-power-plays/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/16/editorial-all-board-study/Congratulations to the Bonita Springs Fire Department. It is the last to embrace a study of merging the three fire departments in southern Lee County. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:30:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/16/editorial-all-board-study/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/16/editorial-minimize-nitpicking/Tolerance, compromise and respect are key parts of successful condominium living. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:30:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/16/editorial-minimize-nitpicking/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/15/editorial-search-efficiencies/Congratulations to the Board of the Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:30:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/15/editorial-search-efficiencies/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/15/editorial-dont-bend-panic/President Bush is following through on trying to lift bans on additional potential offshore sites for oil and natural gas. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:30:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/15/editorial-dont-bend-panic/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/15/editorial-big-plans-gone-awry/Nearly everyone derived some sense of satisfaction from a story the other day about the security system microphones eavesdropping on the plans of would-be burglars of a jewelry store in Bonita Springs. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:30:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/15/editorial-big-plans-gone-awry/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/14/editorial-rain-check-due-free-day/Sunday was billed as a free open house at all Florida state parks such as Lovers Key, Delnor-Wiggins and Collier Seminole in Southwest Florida. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:33:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/14/editorial-rain-check-due-free-day/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/14/editorial-power-panel-too-unwieldy/Never a dull moment on Marco Island. Just when it seemed a peace was settling over the civic landscape following a surprise pro-sewer sweep in the February Marco City Council elections, we see the potential for sparks to fly once again at City Hall. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:33:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/14/editorial-power-panel-too-unwieldy/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/14/editorial-spinoff-facility-plan-promising-start/Interesting proposal. One that could be good for business, clients, local jobs and even Florida Gulf Coast University. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:33:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/14/editorial-spinoff-facility-plan-promising-start/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/13/editorial-students-take-lead/The gopher tortoise now enjoys state “symbol’’ status thanks to local students. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:53:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/13/editorial-students-take-lead/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/13/editorial-volunteer-efforts-abound/The level of dedication to making our community a better place for those who need a helping hand never ceases to amaze. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:52:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/13/editorial-volunteer-efforts-abound/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/13/editorial-get-public-involved/Victor Morales has announced his resignation as chief of police in the city of Naples, effective Aug. 1. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:52:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/13/editorial-get-public-involved/opinion/editorials