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Polls for 2008

November 20: Who will win between Barron Collier and Hallandale?
November 20: Who will win between Lely and Dunbar?
November 20: Should the Collier County School District have a full-time attorney?
November 20: Who will win between Naples and Riverdale?
November 20: Who will win between Gulf Coast and Miami-Washington?
November 20: Gov. Charlie Crist is backing a plan to allow tuition hikes at state universities. What do you think?
November 19: If you were/are a student, would you do 100 hours of annual community service to get $4,000 for schooling each year?
November 19: Do you plan to cut back on your holiday spending this year because of the state of the economy?
November 18: How optimistic are you about all of the government bailouts?
November 18: What will the outcome of tonight's FGCU-Kansas men's basketball game be?
November 15: Are you optimistic about the job market picking up in 2009?
November 13: What’s the most you’ve ever won in the Florida lottery?
November 12: How optimistic are you about America's economic future?
November 12: What is the most dangerous intersection in Collier and Lee?
November 12: Do you think crime is a problem in Naples?
November 10: What pests are you more concerned about invading Florida?
November 10: What hypoallergenic dog breed should the Obama family get?
November 9: Should the Baltimore Orioles move their spring training camp to Fort Myers?
November 9: Have you ever paid money to get your fortune told?
November 9: Who is the best college football team?
November 8: Who will win the SEC Championship?
November 7: Who will win the Coconut Bowl?
November 7: Who will get their first win tonight?
November 6: Who has the best chance of being the first woman president?
November 5: Are you happy with the presidential election outcome?
November 4: Should dogs be allowed at restaurants with outdoor seating?
November 3: Should alcohol be served at special events in Naples?
October 30: Which ticket has your vote today?
October 30: Who will win the Florida-Georgia game?
October 29: When do you think the 2008 presidential election outcome will be finalized?
October 27: What do you think about CenturyTel's acquisition of the Embarq telephone company?
October 25: How do you feel about Amendment 2 (Florida Marriage Protection Amendment)?
October 24: Here we go again with stock markets ... what's your opinion of the long-term outcome?
October 23: Have you decided on a Halloween costume yet?
October 19: Who will win the World Series?
October 18: Are you planning on voting early?
October 17: Are you surprised that the Fred Cooper trial was declared a mistrial?
October 16: What do you think it means that the jury has been deliberating for so long in the Fred Cooper trial?
October 15: Who do you think performed best in the third presidential debate?
October 14: With the evidence presented in court what will be the verdict for Fred Cooper?
October 13: Where do you think the $9 million cut to Lee County school employees' contracts should come from?
October 13: Do you think the market fall will stop people from traveling to Florida?
October 13: With today's surge by Wall Street, how long before the Dow again hits its record of 14,000?
October 12: Should the driving age be increased from 16 to 17?
October 11: Are you concerned about your retirement savings with daily drops in the markets?
October 11: Should Naples High be criticized for scoring 91 points against Estero?
October 9: Will the allegations of misconduct against State Sen. Burt Saunders affect your vote in the District 14 U.S. House race on Nov. 4?
October 9: Do you think it’s a good idea for the Lee School District to display advertisements on its school buses?
October 9: Do you think DARE is effective in preventing kids from doing drugs?
October 8: Do you agree with the bailout plan passed by Congress?
October 7: Who do you think performed best in the second presidential debate?
October 7: Did you register to vote?
October 7: What do you think about Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott using Barack Obama’s middle name in a speech Monday?
October 5: Were you ever bullied in school?
October 2: Who did a better job in the vice presidential debate?
October 1: Do you agree with the Senate's approval of the $700 billion financial bailout plan?
September 29: Do you agree with the financial bailout plan before Congress?
September 28: Are you going to play the free Gopher Wit clue game?
September 28: Do you think $700 to rent a three-bedroom, 2.5-bath, one-story ranch house in Bonita is a good deal?
September 26: Did the presidential debate boost your support for either of the candidates?
September 25: Do you agree with President Bush that jobs, retirement and homes are in danger if a bailout isn’t approved quickly?
September 23: Do you think Collier County should sue the state over the possible lease of Alligator Alley?
September 21: What’s your favorite area mall?
September 17: With the stock market slump and worries about AIG, how concerned are you about your money?
September 17: Do you think people should be fired for emails sent on work computers?
September 16: What will the AIG bailout do for the economy?
September 15: Should Segways be allowed on sidewalks?
September 14: Do you feel safe flying in and out of Southwest Florida International Airport?
September 12: What do you think about the possibility of bus fares increasing in Collier County?
September 11: Do you think the anniversary commemorating 9/11 should be a national holiday?
September 10: Do you believe the United States is more secure now than prior to 9-11?
September 8: How concerned are you about identity theft?
September 6: Would you be in favor of a high-speed commuter rail service in Southwest Florida?
September 5: What will you do if Hurricane Ike continues toward Southwest Florida as a category four storm?
September 5: What do you think of Whole Foods coming to Naples?
September 4: Do you prefer a tax hike over the fire assessment?
September 2: Is Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin a good choice for John McCain’s running mate?
September 1: Do you think the new beach parking sticker plan is a good idea?
August 30: What are your plans for Labor Day?
August 28: Should a public park be built at former Grand Central Station site?
August 27: Do you believe that Hillary Clinton's support for Obama is genuine?
August 25: Do you think user comments on Web-based articles will affect the outcome of Tuesday’s election?
August 24: Should students at Barron Collier High School have one or two lunch periods?
August 23: Is Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware a good choice for Barack Obama's running mate?
August 17: Do you think Southwest Florida will get hit by Fay?
August 13: Should tolls be built on Interstate 75 between Lee and Collier counties?
August 13: Should a parking garage be built at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park?
August 13: With gas prices on the decline, will you drive more?
August 13: What do you think about drug and steroid testing for high school athletes?
August 8: Does his admission of an affair change your opinion of John Edwards?
August 6: Collier School Board member Richard Calabrese is recovering from a heart attack. Should the school district temporarily appoint a replacement for him until he gets better?
August 6: What should Bayview restaurant be renamed as?
August 5: Where will Brett Favre find himself this fall?
August 4: JetBlue is now going to charge for pillows and blankets. What do you think?
August 4: The Collier County Sheriff's Office is reporting a decrease in crime in the first six months of 2008. Do you believe you are safer?
August 2: How long should county Animal Services hold animals before euthanizing them?
August 1: Is the U.S. Sugar deal a good thing?
July 31: What do you believe should happen to red-light runners?
July 31: Exxon Mobil posts record gains in 2nd quarter, but doesn't meet analysts' expectations. What do you think?
July 31: As of today, Thursday, July 31, what is your opinion of the war in Iraq?
July 29: A U.N. report says the Mediterranean is becoming more obese because of abandoning its healthy diet in favor of fast food ... what is your opinion?
July 22: Do you believe someone should be arrested for stealing 42 cents from a shopping center fountain?
July 21: Which candidate would you choose to be Marco Island’s new police chief?
July 21: What sport are you most excited to see in this year’s Olympic games?
July 20: How often do you use a pay phone?
July 16: Will you see 'Dark Knight' in the wake of Heath Ledger's death?
July 15: Would you want to see Michelle Obama speak in Fort Myers?
July 14: Should we drill in the Gulf?
July 10: Do you own, or plan to purchase, a hybrid car?
July 6: How are you altering your commutes because of high gas prices?
July 2: Do you think that mandated school dress codes will increase students' academic performance?
July 1: What are your Fourth of July plans?
June 30: What do you like most about living in Florida?
June 26: What are your plans for the Fourth of July this year?
June 26: Are you in favor of drilling in the Gulf of Mexico?
June 23: Should Naples move forward with construction on a downtown parking garage even though Cooper’s hawks are still hanging around?
June 16: Should the Collier County School District hire a private custodial service?
June 16: Should same sex marriage be legal in all states?
June 15: Tiger Woods (-370) is a large favorite to beat Rocco Mediate (plus-300) in the 18-hole U.S. Open playoff. You would have to bet $370 on Tiger to win $100 or if bet $100 on Rocco you'd win $300. Who is the smart bet?
June 12: Should the Red Sox leave Fort Myers and go to Sarasota?
June 10: Should Lee County Animal Services immediately euthanize feral cats instead of allowing them to stay at the shelter for three days?
June 10: Should Naples City Council revoke Sushi Thai Too’s live entertainment permit for having 'scantily-clad' dancers?
June 10: Should Marco start its own power company?
June 6: Who should be Barack Obama's running mate?
June 3: Who will win in November?
June 1: Do you think that markers erected through Clam Bay will ruin the aesthetics of the estuary?
May 28: Should the Naples Police and Fire Department be divided into two separate departments with separate directors?
May 28: What environmental issue are you most concerned about?
May 27: Should Marco hire an outside contractor to conduct a citizens survey?
May 27: Do you want to see Alligator Alley leased to a company?
May 27: With mixed news about home prices and new home sales, what is your opinion of the real estate market in SW Florida?
May 21: How should the replacement of the Judge S.S. Jolley Bridge be funded?
May 21: What do you think of Mindy McCready's latest single?
May 21: Your choice? Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama?
May 20: With the recent coyote attacks on dogs, are you concerned about the safety of your pets?
May 20: What is your opinion of airline service?
May 19: Are you worried about funding your retirement?
May 16: How high can gas prices go?
May 16: Do you think gas prices below $3 per gallon are gone for good?
May 14: What summer blockbuster are you most excited about?
May 13: Who will be the next American Idol?
May 12: Should a pier be built at Vanderbilt Beach?
May 5: Will the additional airline costs discourage you from flying?
May 5: Do downtown events diminish quality of life in Naples?
May 4: What should be the speed limit inside the iROX construction zone?
April 30: If you found a wallet with money in it, would you return it to the owner?
April 30: Should Golden Gate students with too many absences be banned from prom?
April 28: Who is the worst kind of driver?
April 27: Should women seeking abortions be required to receive an ultrasound during the first trimester of their pregnancies?
April 23: Do you think cameras will reduce the number of red light runners?
April 22: Should leashed dogs be allowed in Marco's public parks?
April 20: What are you doing with your stimulus check?
April 20: Do you think Southwest Florida will get hit by a hurricane this year?
April 17: Should employees be allowed to have guns in their vehicles while at work?
April 14: Which Marco city manager candidate do you think should get the job?
April 13: Should beer be sold at the Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center’s concession stand?
April 12: What's your favorite public Southwest Florida beach?
April 10: Do you agree with the proposed budget cuts?
April 8: Do you obey the speed limit when driving in construction zones?
April 7: Who will win tonight's NCAA men's championship basketball game?
April 6: What is your favorite game show?
April 4: Do you think the US is on the right track?
April 2: What is your favorite comfort food?
April 1: What best sums up your thoughts on rebate checks?
April 1: Do you play practical jokes on April Fools' Day?
March 31: Do you think more government regulation is the solution to the financial crisis?
March 30: Which college men's basketball team will win the NCAA championship?
March 26: Which restaurant has the best pizza in Naples?
March 25: If you are a Bonita Springs voter, are you going to vote in the Bonita mayoral runoff election?
March 23: Was the Florida Property Tax Amendment really a good idea?
March 19: Should Collier County public schools install synthetic turf on athletic fields?
March 19: The latest plan for Collier public high school schedules is called a 'block.' Is it?
March 12: Do you think winter residents will return north early because Easter is early this year?
March 10: How do gas prices affect you or your family?
March 8: What do you consider the No. 1 issue in the 2008 presidential election?
March 6: How should Democratic officials solve the Florida/Michigan crisis?
March 4: Do you think the Naples City Council should ban smoking in public parks & beaches?
March 3: How much sleep do you average a night?
February 29: Do you think Florida should lower its drinking age?
February 28: Do you think Roger Clemens told the truth when questioned by Congress about steroids use?
February 20: Which Democratic candidate has the best chance to defeat Sen. John McCain in the general election?
February 20: Presidential politics: Who gets your vote?
February 19: Fidel Castro steps down after nearly 50 years in power.
February 11: What are you doing this Valentine's Day?
February 10: Is the U.S. already in a recession?
February 4: What was your favorite commercial during Super Bowl XLII?
January 31: Who's got the 'American Idol' chops
January 31: What combination of candidates do you think we will see on November ballot?
January 30: How will you spend Super Bowl Sunday?
January 30: Did you believe John Edwards had any chance to be the Democratic presidential nominee?
January 28: Who gets your vote to be mayor of Naples?
January 28: Are you voting for or against the Florida Property Tax Amendment?
January 28: Republicans, who will you choose in Florida's presidential primary?
January 28: Democrats, who will you choose in Florida's presidential primary?
January 25: If the government approves rebates, how would you spend yours?
January 23: Has any of the initial I-75 construction affected your travel?
January 23: Do you agree with Roe v. Wade?
January 19: Where do you stand on the property tax amendment, to be voted on in the Jan. 29 election?
January 16: Has the local real estate market hit bottom?
January 14: Will you vote early?
January 9: Should the video of a shooting death become public record?
January 8: If the Florida primary were today, who would get your vote?
January 5: Which of these 12 people do you believe will shape the news in 2008?
January 5: Who is best qualified to be the next Mayor of Bonita Springs
January 4: Who is your choice to represent SWFL in Congress?
January 3: Now that Obama and Huckabee have won the Iowa caucus, are you leaning toward one of the two candidates?
January 2: What are you excited for in 2008?
January 1: What is your favorite drink to ring in the new year?

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