Home
›
Opinion & Editorial
› Editorials
Editorial: Recent string of successes bodes well for new school
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Build it and they will come. The tag line from the movie “Field of Dreams” appears to be scoring for Ave Maria University, as well. Struggling to meet enrollment goals at an attractive yet temporary campus since 2003, Ave Maria’s inaugural year at its permanent site between Naples and Immokalee is delivering the desired results. Full story »
Editorial: Change the GOP deserves
Thursday, May 15, 2008
To boost their morale and their poor prospects this fall, congressional Republicans had a little ceremony at the Capitol to roll out a new slogan for the party: “The Change You Deserve.” Not only was the slogan uncomfortably close to Barack Obama’s “Change You Can Believe In,” it was also the trademarked ad slogan for Effexor, a prescription antidepressant whose side effects — nausea, irritability, etc. — the Democrats gleefully recited. It’s been that kind of year, actually two years, for the Republicans. Full story »
Editorial: Improvement is possible for Vanderbilt Beach
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Collier County Commissioner Frank Halas came forward with his idea for a fishing pier at Vanderbilt Beach. Though the concept had some appeal, he neglected to consult with as many neighbors as possible early on and was unable to earn their support later. Full story »
Editorial: Hard work rewarded
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Congratulations to Joseph Cofield of Bonita Springs Middle School. He has been named Florida State Educator of the Year by the Professional Educators of Florida. Full story »
Editorial: Petroleum reserve strategy flawed
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Congress has taken an ineffectual step toward curbing gasoline prices. This week it directed President Bush to suspend filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. That the gesture was pure public relations is evidence by the lopsided vote, 97-1 in the Senate and 385-25 in the House. Bush opposed the legislation, but he’s not running for reelection and the lawmakers are and they’re under pressure to do something, anything, about gasoline prices even if it’s almost wholly symbolic, as this is. Full story »
Editorial: Good — and funny — sports
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Two things you can say about politics in Bonita Springs: 1. The victors are gracious to the losers; 2. The victors, as well as the losers, as pretty funny. Doggone funny. Full story »
Editorial: Local donations show heart despite the down economy
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Southwest Floridians come through again. We always respond when the chips are down for our neighbors, and Saturday’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive finale is no exception. Full story »
Editorial: MPO wisely places comfort ahead of technology
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
How refreshing. How reassuring to see that government really can put the people’s interests first. When confronted with a choice the other day between a study of a bus tracking system that would advise would-be passengers whether the buses are on time, transportation planners opted for building shelters — to keep would-be passengers out of the sun and rain. Full story »
Editorial: Golden Eagles show what teamwork can accomplish
Monday, May 12, 2008
Been there, done that. But not quite like this. Collier County, whose high-school and all-star teams have made the community a softball capital, has cheered dozens of titles over the years. Full story »
Editorial: Ahem, Lee officials, please let Collier speak for itself
Monday, May 12, 2008
Quick now: What was the funnier story in Saturday’s editions? The story about the suspected koi thieves who returned to the scene of the crime to affirm their value, or the Lee County officials trying to speak for money that half belongs to Collier County? Full story »
Editorial: A holiday from common sense
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The gasoline-tax holiday as proposed by Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and John McCain may be good politics, but it’s bad economics. Very bad economics. Full story »
Editorial: Proposed Oakes solution is a workable plan
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The stretch of Immokalee Road from Interstate 75 east to Oakes Boulevard can be difficult for motorists to navigate in North Naples. Full story »
Editorial: Cutting custodians more than just ‘staff reduction’
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Janitorial services are in line for privatization as Collier County Public Schools Superintendent Dennis Thompson aims to save money. While there are limits to what we would favor privatizing — jails come to mind — there are few executives in the public or private sector who can fault Thompson’s goals. Full story »
Editorial: Numbers from teen drug survey worth discussing
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Eighty-eight percent of high-schoolers drinking? Eighty-two percent of high-schoolers smoking marijuana and cigarettes? Those are big, scary numbers. Full story »
Editorial: Dog-friendly, voter-friendly
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Man’s best friend is finally being treated as such in Bonita Springs. Part of the city’s Depot Park will be designated as a dog-friendly area — as long as pooches are kept on leashes. Give credit to City Council member Martha Simons, and a majority of her colleagues for going along. Full story »
- The Naples Daily News welcomes letters of up to 250 words.
- Send a Letter to the Editor via email.
- Complete letter-writing guidelines & submission form.
- Questions? Call 239-263-4773.
- Blog for us! Send 3 samples that show off your best prose.
- Obama looks like the nominee. So why won't Hillary Clinton quit?
- Could America use more Robertses and Alitos on the bench?
- Do women have a right to birth control?
- Is economic gloom and doom overblown?
- Does the death penalty make us safe?
- The Observation Post
by Vicki Crawford - The Savvy Shopper
by Jeanne Vogt - The Fishing Report
by Captain Roan
- Weather For Everyone
by Jim Syoen - Stage Your Home
by Ann Porter, CKD - The Blades Blog
by Angela Busch
The Naples Daily News asked readers to help us build an interactive map of Mother's Day greetings from around Southwest Florida and you responded! The majority of our responses were from Collier County, but we received Mother's Day messages from all over the United States, including Louisiana, Arizona, Tennessee, Ohio, New Jersey, Georgia and Missouri, as well as locations on Florida's East Coast. Find your message on our interactive map of Mother's Day Greetings
- What's going on in your neck of the woods? Call our Web desk at 239-403-6102 with your news tips.
- Don't like the phone? Drop us a line or submit your photos via email.
- Head over to our Participate section to learn how to submit your stuff!
Tired of being stuck behind that cement mixer? Wondering if you need to buy stock in Bob's Barricades? Check out our Traffic page and get a handle on gridlock. Get live traffic updates from the Collier County Sheriff's Office and local traffic Web sites. Source the cheapest gas in the area with Gasbuddy.com and always be prepared with the latest weather forecast. No matter where you're driving, naplesnews.com has you covered. Get on the road »
Summer is right around the corner and The Citizen would like find which area beaches are most popular with our readers and why. TAKE OUR SURVEY and share your opinions. Send your best beach story or comment to news@colliercitizen.com. Results will be published in the July Swimsuit edition.
- Armed Forces Day at Naples Zoo -- 05/16/08 at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
- Endangered Species Day at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens -- 05/16/08 at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
- Student Showcase Exhibition 2008 -- 05/16/08 at Art League of Bonita Springs
- 2008 Naples Bayfront Boat Show -- 05/16/08 at Bayfront Marina
- Pollo Tropical Grand Opening Celebration -- 05/16/08 at Pollo Tropical - East Naples
- Fort Myers Miracle vs. Tampa Yankees -- 05/16/08 at Hammond Stadium
- Mother-Daughter Spa Day -- 05/16/08 at Aston Gardens at Pelican Marsh (4800 Aston Gardens Way, Naples)
- Estero Council of Community Leaders -- 05/16/08 at Estero Community Park
