http://naplesnews.com/news/opinion/editorials/naplesnews.com Stories: Editorialsen-usopinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/28/strongeditorial-dont-hold-back-details-when-public/The mysterious case of the Aug. 8 death of 25-year-old Tia Poklemba of Bonita Springs is troubling. How someone could be so brutal to another human being and leave her for dead on a residential street in the middle of the night in San Carlos Park indicates an evil almost beyond words. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:26:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/28/strongeditorial-dont-hold-back-details-when-public/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/27/editorial-one-jim-dandy-gym-floor/St. John Neumann High School basketball players, other students and their fans will notice a big difference this year. Their gymnasium has a brand new, beautiful hardwood floor — replacing rubber-coated cement — for classes and games. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:44:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/27/editorial-one-jim-dandy-gym-floor/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/27/editorial-park-gives-back-hosting-concert-worthy-c/When King Richard’s Family Fun Park in North Naples came close to being developed as a residential neighborhood a few years ago, citizens let it be known the amusement park had earned a soft spot in their hearts. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:43:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/27/editorial-park-gives-back-hosting-concert-worthy-c/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/27/editorial-looking-save-money-without-endangering-l/Good news. The idea of merging or consolidating at least some of Collier County’s independent fire districts is still alive. Fire chiefs are scheduled to get a briefing on the status of plans this week. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:43:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/27/editorial-looking-save-money-without-endangering-l/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/26/editorial-most-incumbents-fare-well-turnout-vote-c/It was a great election — if you were an incumbent. Having a strong heart helped, too, to deal with the real and other results reported throughout Tuesday evening by the Collier County Supervisor of Elections Office. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:28:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/26/editorial-most-incumbents-fare-well-turnout-vote-c/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/26/editorial-park-gives-back-hosting-concert-worthy-c/When King Richard’s Family Fun Park in North Naples came close to being developed as a residential neighborhood a few years ago, citizens let it be known the amusement park had earned a soft spot in their hearts. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:26:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/26/editorial-park-gives-back-hosting-concert-worthy-c/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/25/editorial-if-you-didnt-vote-already-then-your-time/Rise and shine. This is the day we have been anticipating. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:59:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/25/editorial-if-you-didnt-vote-already-then-your-time/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/25/editorial-determined-and-cautious/Chastened by their years in the minority and threats by the Republicans to make that status permanent, the Democrats are determined that nothing will derail their prospects of regaining the White House, and that begins with their convention in Denver. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:59:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/25/editorial-determined-and-cautious/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/25/editorial-evacuees-plight-existed-fays-downpours/When we think of bad weather targeting mobile home parks, we usually think of high winds — tornadoes and hurricanes. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:59:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/25/editorial-evacuees-plight-existed-fays-downpours/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/24/editorial-make-your-choices-count/Every vote is important. How well we remember that from the 2000 presidential election in Florida. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:45:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/24/editorial-make-your-choices-count/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/24/editorial-allstate-case-shows-government-can-get-i/It started in January with Florida insurance regulators throwing down the gauntlet to one of the state’s largest insurance companies. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:45:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/24/editorial-allstate-case-shows-government-can-get-i/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/24/election-2008-daily-news-endorsements/  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:26:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/24/election-2008-daily-news-endorsements/opinion/editorial/endorsementshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/23/primary-elections-our-recommendations/Endorsements of the Daily News editorial board for Tuesday's elections. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:19:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/23/primary-elections-our-recommendations/opinion/editorial/endorsementshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/23/editorial-your-primary-duty-vote/Come Tuesday, everything is up to the voters in Southwest Florida. The summary of this newspaper’s editorial board’s choices of candidates for the primary elections is on the cover of this section. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/23/editorial-your-primary-duty-vote/opinion/perspectivehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/23/editorial-tackling-freshman-failure-worth-extra-ef/We are reminded of the fundamental importance of education in the workplace. It took a downturn in our development-dominated Southwest Florida to appreciate the connection between a diverse base of knowledge and being able to earn a living. This impression is measurable as well as anecdotal, with unemployment as well as vocational-technical school enrollments going up. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/23/editorial-tackling-freshman-failure-worth-extra-ef/opinion/perspectivehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/22/editorial-stars-dollars-spurs-coconuts-8-23-08/Saturday’s editorial space is taken by our Dollars, Stars, Spurs and Coconuts feature. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:46:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/22/editorial-stars-dollars-spurs-coconuts-8-23-08/opinion/editorials/stars-dollars-spurs-coconutshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/21/editorial-timetable-and-withdrawal/The Bush administration, which has adamantly opposed timetables and a date for withdrawal from Iraq, has reached tentative agreement with Baghdad on both. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:45:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/21/editorial-timetable-and-withdrawal/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/21/editorial-last-call-early-voting/Friday and Saturday are your last chances to cast ballots prior to Tuesday’s primary elections. Once again we encourage as many voters as possible to take advantage of “early voting” to reduce waiting in line on election day. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:45:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/21/editorial-last-call-early-voting/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/19/editorial-basketball-team-lines-rim-rattling-excit/The Florida Gulf Coast University men’s basketball team has been busy. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:45:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/19/editorial-basketball-team-lines-rim-rattling-excit/opinion/editorialshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/19/editorial-estero-has-true-maestro/The arts can play a big role in a community’s enrichment, commerce and fun. Estero has potential to be a hotbed of all kinds of art. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:45:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/aug/19/editorial-estero-has-true-maestro/opinion/editorials