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Guest commentary: CH2M contract is not a good deal for Bonita taxpayers
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
I have been the chairman of the Lee County Building Industry Oversight Committee (BIOC) for more than 10 years. This committee’s role is to make sure that the money collected from building fees is used only for the Building Department in accordance with state law. Full story »
Guest Commentary: There's only one clear solution now to Iraq war
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
To the people of our country, I have a solution to the present conflict in Iraq, and I invite all to review it and comment.
If you agree with me, please clip this article and send it to our elected officials. If you disagree, please e-mail me at robertdorta@aol.com to opine. I’d love to hear your solutions. Full story »
If you agree with me, please clip this article and send it to our elected officials. If you disagree, please e-mail me at robertdorta@aol.com to opine. I’d love to hear your solutions. Full story »
Positive lifestyle changes begin in the home
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Research shows that many families already know they need to be more active and eat healthier foods, but they often don’t know where or how to begin. The thought of making an immediate and drastic lifestyle change can be daunting and discourage many families. What families need is that extra boost to get them started in the right direction and at a pace that is comfortable for them. Full story »
Guest commentary: Will Sarah Palin emerge as America’s Margaret Thatcher?
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Daughter of a small-town grocer, Margaret Thatcher was elected leader of Britain’s Conservative Party at the age of 49, with zero international experience. Earlier she held junior ministerial posts and served as U.K. Secretary for Education and Science. Full story »
Guest commentary: This Labor Day, salute those who build our nation
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008
Labor Day is a holiday set aside to give our nation the opportunity to pause and celebrate the American worker. However, there is one member of the country’s work force who is often overlooked — the construction industry craft professional. Full story »
Guest commentary: Take care of yourself; schedule ‘well patient’ checkups
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
How often should you see your physician? What should be done to keep you in good health? These are two excellent questions that have been addressed by multiple studies and summarized by the National Guideline Clearinghouse on its Web site: www.guideline.gov/. Full story »
Guest commentary: Collier schools channeling more students’ “high energy”
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
High-energy, rambunctious children can become champions. Michael Phelps, Olympic gold-medal swimmer, has demonstrated what it takes to be a champion. He did it with sheer dedication and perseverance. He will serve as an inspiration to thousands of youngsters who now see it is possible to emulate a champion. Full story »
Guest commentary: WGCU’s choice a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
As a music educator, I am appalled with the decision of WGCU-FM officials to stop broadcasting classical music on the regular FM frequency. Several years ago WGCU severely cut back its classical music programming, so its recent decision did not come as a total surprise. Full story »
Guest Commentary: Corporal punishment has no place in our public schools
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
Despite evidence of the ineffectiveness of corporal punishment, many school districts in Florida continue to allow this practice.
A recent joint report from the American Civil Liberties Union and “Human Rights Watch” says more than 200,000 children were spanked or paddled in U.S. schools last year. Full story »
A recent joint report from the American Civil Liberties Union and “Human Rights Watch” says more than 200,000 children were spanked or paddled in U.S. schools last year. Full story »
Guest commentary: DUI checkpoints are expensive — and ineffective
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
Labor Day, as the name suggests, celebrates our country’s labor force. Over the holiday weekend, millions of hard-working Americans will take that theme to heart by doing … well, as little work as possible. But many others — including police officers nationwide — will still be on the job, working tirelessly to ensure the safety of our extended weekend and roadways. Full story »
Guest commentary: Clam Bay, and oversight panel, belong to the public
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008
The recent guest commentary by a Pelican Bay resident, Ted Raia, offers good reason as to why the Daily News endorsement of a new, broad-based, Clam Bay Committee is right on target. Raia thinks the new committee will lead to “disastrous” consequences. I could not disagree more. Full story »
Guest commentary: Gag grouper fishery plan is profitable and sustainable
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008
The health of the Gulf of Mexico fisheries has just passed an important crossroads. On Aug. 14, managers responsible for the health and sustainability of our marine resources voted 16-1 at a Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) meeting in Key Largo to end overfishing and protect important fishing economies for generations to come by implementing a science-based management plan for gag grouper. Full story »
Guest Commentary: Commuter rail should be at top of Crist’s list
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has announced a new economic stimulus plan — Accelerate Florida — and called for state agency heads to spend nearly $30 billion in approved construction funds to jump-start Florida’s sluggish economy. At his press conference announcing the plan, Crist said, “That’s dough that’s got to go.” Central Florida leaders are asking the governor to make sure that Central Florida Commuter Rail is at the top of that list. Full story »
Guest Commentary: Offshore oil drilling boon or bust to Southwest Florida?
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008
Although local gas prices are slowly coming down, Southwest Florida residents are still feeling the pain at the pump. Recent opinion polls indicate that a majority of Floridians support offshore oil drilling in the hopes that gas prices will decline rapidly without disturbing our water quality. Full story »
Guest Commentary: Florida’s failing sewage treatment facilities
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008
While it has slowed down recently, Florida’s growth has boomed in recent years. Unfortunately, this growth has created a lot of problems since it has outpaced our ability or willingness to address its impacts. Schools, roads, water supplies are all strained. And nowhere is this crisis more apparent than in Florida’s sewage treatment infrastructure. Full story »
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From azaleas to zip lines, our columnists weigh in on any number of topics. Real estate, golf, fishing, hot-button issues and even the niceties of etiquette. Read 'em and weep »
Twenty-three suspected growhouses have been busted this year in Collier County. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has now discovered 30 grow houses on the year. Get more information on the growhouse busts in Collier & Lee and around the state in our interactive map!MORE MAPS: Coyote incidents in Southwest Florida
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- 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.
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- Roy's Cooking Class: A Taste of the Islands -- 09/07/08 at Roy's - Bonita
- Naples City Improv -- 09/07/08 at Bice Ristorante
