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A New Perspective: Readers respond to last week’s tax talk
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
You sure let me have it on last week’s column. There was quite a discrepancy in taxes, depending on when you purchased your home and where it was located. Full story »
On the Mark: There should be only one agenda
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
Too many times, the motivation that drives our local codes is lost in the process. When it comes to deciding what a written law or code means, the interpretation Full story »
Around Town: Eat out, then serve community
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
I know that this column is now being read in many parts of Collier County, but I like to write about what I know best and that is where I live - East Naples. Full story »
LETTERS to the editor: August 29, 2008
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
Dear Editor:
I read Russell Tuff’s column, “Property taxes down...” and I guess it depends on where you live and how you look at it.
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I read Russell Tuff’s column, “Property taxes down...” and I guess it depends on where you live and how you look at it.
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Bridge Scene: Bridge game has many benefits
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
We hear the question, “Is playing bridge a good thing” and of course we all answer in the affirmative, but do we realize how good it is? According to the experts, bridge can be a lifelong pursuit of new challenges, a learning process that never ends. Full story »
On the Mark: Working our way out of unemployment
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
The optimistic predictions for an early end to our economic situation have not materialized as quickly as we had all hoped. Full story »
A New Perspective: Property taxes down, water levels rising
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
You probably received your proposed property tax statement this week. Mine came on the same day as Tropical Storm Fay. Is it a coincidence? Only Rod Serling knows. Full story »
The High Road: Let’s name this decade the ‘aughts’
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
I don’t know why it’s taking so long for people to realize that while saying, “The year two thousand,” was okay in the millennium year, it is most decidedly not okay to call the years since then, Full story »
LETTERS to the editor: August 22, 2008
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Dear Editor:
Reading letters from Virgil Cottongim and Anthony Marx regarding a public ATV area for Collier County, I understand their concerns. Full story »
Reading letters from Virgil Cottongim and Anthony Marx regarding a public ATV area for Collier County, I understand their concerns. Full story »
Bridge Scene: ‘Fifth Chair’ fosters the game
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
The Fifth Chair Foundation is an International organization dedicated to fostering bridge education on the Internet and attracting new players to the game. The name Fifth Chair stands for the kibitzer’s chair. The kibitzer is a person who pulls up a chair to a table to watch four other people play bridge; he must not comment on the play but sit quietly to observe and learn.
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A New Perspective: Seeking the lean, mean efficient machine
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
The Collier County Productivity Committee will be meeting, Aug. 20, to discuss a “Lean Government Initiative.” Full story »
On the Mark: Coletta is clear choice for District 5
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
In less than two weeks, voters in District 5 will be asked to choose between two candidates running for the office of county commissioner. Full story »
Ciao!: A great time to be & eat in Naples
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
Is this a great time to be in Naples or this a great time to be in Naples?
Travel on local roads is hassle free. Beaches are empty. Full story »
Travel on local roads is hassle free. Beaches are empty. Full story »
LETTERS to the editor: August 15, 2008
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
Dear Editor:
I am sorry for people who get bent out of shape about school uniforms. They are not there to stifle creativity, they are there to improve discipline and get the students to focus on school work
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I am sorry for people who get bent out of shape about school uniforms. They are not there to stifle creativity, they are there to improve discipline and get the students to focus on school work
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A New Perspective: Early voting means it’s endorsement time
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
This issue of the Collier Citizen is the last edition prior to early voting, which begins Monday, Aug. 11, for the Primary Election. The actual Primary Election Day is Aug. 26. Full story »
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