Vinny you weren't aware of a straw poll. What planet are you from? And you want to be Sheriff??

Victor, Oh Kevin Rambosk brought more supporters, Hey goofy, that's the idea where were all the ex disgruntled deputies who idolize you so much??

Kevin Rambosk was the WINNER by a long margin. Throw in the towel Mr. and Mrs.Ortino's It's time

According to the Colliercitizens4integrity web site Mr. Ortino is not welcome back at the Florida Highway Patrol, was a poor performer while there who did not get along well with others. This information is conveyed by documents which appear genuine and official. If this is indeed true then why is this not getting any attention or action from the Naples Daily News or the local networks whose job it is to present the truth. If this stuff is indeed true it is a story that needs to be told. If not then Mr. Ortino is being done a horrible injustice and that needs to stop.

diamondgal, why are you always so bitter?

Way to go Ortino!! You had the average citizen voting for you & Rambosk had the CCSO & their families come. He can't carry this election just on those people alone. They all brought their kids & the kids can't vote on Aug. 26. VOTE ORTINO!!!!!!

Hey Toesmom - Last time I checked, CCSO employees were tax payers and voting citizens too.

Get a life and face the handwriting on the wall .... it's O V E R !!!!!!!

I think it's wonderful that we as a county have reached a point where we have an opportunity to consider someone of Cuban American heritage as the Sheriff of the county. Regardless of if you vote for him or not, given the rapidly growing influence of the latin community and the numbers that are moving here from Dade and Broward as well as direct migrating, this is inevitable. Bueno, Victor Ortino, Bueno.

Hey lawyerboy they are taxpayers & voting citizens too but he won't carry this election on the CCSO vote alone. It's not over. Maybe you guys better get a life & face that once ORTINO is in some of the tribal members dirty little secrets might come out.

#6 - you made a typo.

Should read "Adios, Victor Ortino, Adios"

Typical of the NDN. The civic association did not back Rambosk. Most of the voters in the straw poll were high ranking members of the sheriffs office, not memeber os the civic association. And those brass members of the sheriffs department brought their kids, wifes, etc. to stuff the ballot box. Come on. And the NDN, always in the back pocket of the incumbent Rambosk spins the truth and decieves the public.

August 26 only registered voters will be voting. I hope that Rambosk is not able to again play dirty pool and stuff the ballot box unfairly and unethically. Rambosk is desperate for his job and for good reason.

ORTINO is the new sheriff, the best choice the only real smart choice for Collier County.

People, don't let the bloggers fool you. Check out the candidates and their history. Then you will see and you will vote ORTINO on Aug. 26.

lawyer boy is so wrong. wow. amazing that anyone can be that wrong. incredible.

But, as for the debate and the civic association Mr. Coyote is correct. Its so sad that the NDN is so partisan and easily duped or bought. We the People deserve better.

Ortino for sheriff. We the taxpayer cannot afford more years of Rambosk rule and Rambosk spending.

Even if Rambosk did get 100 of his former co-workers to show up and vote for him, doesn't that say a lot about him as a boss? How many co-workers from FHP do you think Ortino could have gotten to show up for him? Zero point Zero!

IMjustsayN, Ortino is not Cuban-American, he is Italian. Ask him yourself.

So Rambosk brought supporters? Why didn't Victor or Vinnie? Previous to Rambosk resigning his position, Toesmom, W Coyote and MrSmith all claimed Rambosk "forced" the deputies to attend. I have not heard them say that recently. Maybe because it was a convenient lie? I can’t believe the whining because Rambosk has support. Pitiful. His following just disproves the Ortino camps claim that the deputies support him and not Rambosk. Where are they then?

diamondgrl, what dirty secrets? You have been drinking Toesmom's Kool-Aid haven’t you?. If any of you had any proof of anything you allege, you would have used it. At least give some facts - that's what the real police deal in.

Sling, the documents are real. I was working here then and knew Victor and there were more articles than what is on that site.

OK Coyote we will check out their backgrounds. Just go to http://colliercitizens4integrity.org/ and see for yourself. (I can't believe you actually suggested it.)

Look at the resumes for the Naples Police Chief candidates - Victor does not have the experience or qualifications to be the Chief of NPD, but he wants to be Sheriff? there is only one person qualified. Vote RAMBOSK for Sheriff!

straw polls are just rude. why even "report" them. unless to motivate the "loser"?

Curatolo – 285

MacClugage – 183, closer than i thought for conservatives. look out kathy!

Sprague – 331, wow. hard to believe that will hold but lets hope!?!

SCHOOL TAX AMENDMENT

• Yes – 157

• No – 238

i belive people don't trust thomson. of course i'm good with that cus i don't either! but i've got $10 that says it'll pass.

Ramble, just to be clear, you were intimidated by off-duty deputies because they have military haircuts and wore green and gold? Seems to me this was a political event and colors play heavily into political events. They were showing pride in their agency and their candidate.

forgot about the sheriff race, but for the most part, riding around town Ortino has more lawn signs. hows that for a straw poll?

Ortino – 150
Rambosk – 279

Nice. Take (not even) a couple quarters out of a fountain and you’re locked up eternally. Violate federal law and the brainless elect you to enforce the law.

Mimi, you must be kidding. You obviously don't get to far out of Golden Gate.

Wow, I just went to the link that "oldpig" posted, if it's true it really makes Ortino look bad. What about it Ortino supporters, how do you respond? I'm curious. Is it true, or are these things made up?

Tookie, you are speaking about something you know nothing about. Your liberal beliefs are what's wrong with society today. No federal law was violated. And theft is theft. It does not matter if its a couple quarters, or a million dollars.......it's still theft.

Maybe the guy's wish was to be arrested, anybody think of that?

Flacrkr, just fishing for a responce. but local Teamsters are out for Ortino. i believe he was let go for cause. i'm also not happy with keeping the CCSO leadership attitude intact. the police, in a free democracy, are to serve and protect, not be sharks in a tank looking for a violator of some minor mistake.

I was at the "straw poll" too, what a joke. I was embarassed by the actions of some of my co-workers. Kevin brought all his upper echelon, their wives and kids to vote. Let me see now, 279 divided by three, that's 90 deputies, their wives and at least on child. So you;ve got 90 scared deputies to vote. Sure aint 1367 is it? On August 26th, it'll be registered voters only, no kids and the wives and deputies cant vote for their kids at home or withthe babysitter. Kevin sure does look good. Thats all? Where's the beef? gnads? He should have straighted out some stuff before he resigned, oh thats right JW wouldnt let him.

Congratulations, Sheriff Rambosk.

Excellent job at the forum. I voted for you. I was glad to see you doing so well and having so many supporters show up.

I was also. Ortino's supporters had about four or five people that were obviously not old enough to vote. Rambosk's supporters had several of their kids voting, I stopped counting at 25, and I think some even voted more than once. I am not really sure who to vote for in the real election. I know how the general public has been treated in the past by the current sheriffs dept, i.e., my family. I hope this will change if Rambosk is elected. Still not sure. Besides I'm a Democrat and we've not had a real voice in this race in the past. Are there any other democrats out there that have any idea what to do?

I live in Golden Gate and went to the forum last night mainly to see the school board candidates as Kevin already has my vote. I really thought that since Mr Ortino lives in Golden Gate that there would be a lot of our neighbors there for him. Not the case. All the neighbors and Golden Gate residents I saw were for Kevin. Everyone that sat in my row talked about how much they like him and will vote for him. And these weren't deputies.

I would like to share something with the voters of Collier County.

Victor Ortino emailed me and others on his email list to come to the GG Community Center for the straw poll.

Apparently, like many others, I could not attend. This outrageous untruth that he has spread in this news article is one reason that I will NOT vote for Mr. Ortino. EVER.

I think it says a lot for Kevin Rambosk that his supporters that they got the word out and showed up en masse. Good for him!

Mr. Ortino does not have the following that Mr. Rambosk does. I understand why.

After learning of this and other fabrications in both his resume and his campaign, I am joining several others in throwing my support to Mr. Rambosk. You'll be a fine Sheriff, Kevin!

God Bless.

I got there a few minutes late because I had to work late. I waited about an hour but had to leave. Only one voting machine to work with. I dont know what naples news is talking about, I'm a member of the Golden Gate Civic association and I dont know anyboyd in my organization that backs rambosk. I left before voting but you could add about thirteen people on my street and the next one over who are voting for Victor. Rambosk doesnt care about local folks who live out here. We already know that.

I live in Golden Gate and I back Kevin Rambosk.

I didn't attend the debate, but my son did and he said Victor got his butt bruised pretty mightily by Rambosk.

But I already knew that would happen!

GO RAMBOSK!

Ginny O

The 80's called and they want their shoulder pads back.

The 70's called and want their granny skirt back.

Victor

The FHP called. They dont want you back.

I think Rambosk just campaigning like he is right now has re-energized his campaign. I drove to work today and counted 20 bumper stickers and at least 10 window clings.

And once again, Amerivest Realty wants its logo back. What a crap sign!

Adios, Victor. You're history.

The "Screw the Rules" T-shirt that your supporter was wearing at your campaign table was priceless. You have some quality folks there, buddy.

Go back to whatever it was you were doing before your wife made you run. Two failed candidacies in one family says enough, don't you think?

I heard his wife made him run so she could live vicariously as an elected official since she couldnt do it on her own. Newsflash: neither will he.

Vote for Kevin.

I am a democrat and we vote also. I have met some our counties "finest". The first one stopped me for nothing then tried to chat me up. He was later allowed to resign from his position at the CCSD jail. The second one I ever have close personal contact with was at the mall, shopping in uniform. We do need change. I went to the strawpoll looking for answers and I think I found them.
ORTINO ALL THE WAY FOR Sheriff. I dont care about the FHP thing or the remarks made by some of deputies on this blog site.

In another month Vinny and Vic will fade away.
No Experience. No Education.

If a loved one of yours was a victim of a horrible crime, who would you want at the head of the agency chasing down the bad guy? There is your answer.

Kevin in '08 and '12 and '16...

See the Marco Island Police Chief finalists resume here http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2008/j...
Ortino nor Vinnie would ever be hired for Chief. How on earth is either qualified to be Sheriff?

What about it Ortino supporters, was her fired from FHP or not? If it is true, why on earth would you support someone who's only actual Law Enforcement experience was a job that he got fired from? Did everyone wake up and take crazy pills or something. "Federal Law Enforcement experience" gimme a break. I was an MP too, and beleive me it is no where near the same thing.

Vinnie, you are too much. Honestly you crack me up, are you running as a publicity stunt for your limo business or is it on a dare. Which ever it is, please keep it up, you're bringing some much needed comedy to this race.

Vic you must remember one of the 20 guiding principles of karate-do:

"Do not think of winning. Think rather, of not losing."

Vic, you can't possibly win so instead of taking a big loss at the polls- exit gracefully and with respect now.

Be a good karateka and let it go.

Rambosk is our next Sheriff.

IT'S TIME FOR SOME ANSWERS! SOME TRUTH.

CANDIDATE ORTINO - PLEASE IN YOUR OWN WORDS AND WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS - EXPLAIN EXACTLY WHY YOU WERE FIRED FROM THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL. YOU DODGE THIS ISSUE CONTINUOUSLY AND YOUR SUPPORTERS SEEM TO IGNORE IT.

IF YOU THINK YOU CAN WIN, WHY HIDE YOUR PAST? COME CLEAN WITH YOUR PAST FAILURES.

Kevin Rambosk sounded great last night. Its such a relief to have someone with great experience and good moral character running for such an important office. I am encouraging all my friends and family to vote for Kevin. There is no way I am risking my kids future and safety on someone with no credible experience in public safety.

WAHHHHHHHHHH! Victor!

Rambosk brought people! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

And then they showed up! WAAAAAAAAAAH!

My name is Victor and I'm a whiner.

mimibuck......... I am calling you out....you stated the local teamsters are backing Ortino....if thats true reveal what you think you know

First of all, Ortino's underage daughter and her underage friend voted. Several other children that were with Ortino supporters voted. Yes, both sides had some kids that voted. The vote was not scientific but appeared to show Rambosk has far more support.

As for the debate, Ortino continued to make untrue assertions that are easily proven to be false when you look at the publicly documented facts. Go to www.colliercitizens4integrity.org and see the facts about all of the candidates. The bios, platforms, and candidate claims are checked against the documented public record.

An examination of the public employee records demonstrate that Rambosk's resume is accurate, While Ortino's claims of 3 years of experience with the Florida Highway Patrol is not accurate. The record clearly shows that he only had 18 months experience with FHP. Keep checking for updates, the integrity site will be updated every few days with more public record information. Also, the school board candidates are being added to the site.

The proven facts don't lie.

Ortino was not fired from the FHP. He resigned. His jacket is available for everyone to read. As for the debate last night...I was there. It was a shame to see so many of Collier County's finest sitting in chairs while at least four handicapped people were standing (not enough room for them to sit) and several mothers of young children were reduced to holding their children. As Collier County's finest, I believe they should have offered the chairs to the handicapped and mothers of the young children. This really shows the character of those attending. The Rambosk supporters wouldn't clap for anyone, even school board candidates. Rambosk actually grimaced when he tried to smile. Brigid O'Malley was do a little jig and waving balloons when other candidates were talking, attempting to distract them. Also, I noticed many, many people leaving the debate because of lack of seating. Also, when the sheriff's candidates were up, instead of switching who answered questions first, it was the same every question, Vinny, Victor Ortino, Kevin. All the other candidates who were asked questions got to go in a roundtable fashion. This gave Kevin a better chance to think about the question, but he spent his time trying to defend himself instead of talking about the issues. At least Vinny and Victor Ortino spoke about what they believe to be the issues...and Ortino was right on target.

I went to www.colliercitizens4integrity.com
and found it to be fair to all the candidates.

Flackr, how about pulling your head out of gods (tried to use a naughty word), and have someone read you the Hatch Act? Rambosk certainly could be prosecuted for his willful violation of the Act, but he’s been given a “third” chance by osc. Obviously, this wasn’t the case with the fountain fellow. So what seems to be good judgment? Because the dolts of the republican race of Kollier Kounty believe they can do anything, well, that isn’t quite true. I’m sure sane, independent thoughts escaped your mind quite some time ago, but wake-up, the confederacy lost the war. Personally, I don’t support any of these bozo’s, and would like to see the State more in line so that compliance with Federal statutes is attainable.

I would like to know more about the Colliercitizens4integrity web site the Document memo from FHP is it real? I noticed how the fonts don't match esp.. if you look at the "r"s and also the EER/bs at the bottom. doesn't bs stand for bulls@#t? If real so sad, If fake someone commented a couple of felonies!!??!!

Correction:

http://colliercitizens4integrity.com/

(This comment was removed by the site staff.)

I can argue with Ortino supporters until I'm blue in the face, but honestly what's the point. I might as well argue with my cat, at least the cat would recognize a lost cause and give up.

Ortino and Rambosk's records speak for themselves. You can put whatever spin you want on Ortino's past, but the fact is that he did a tour in the military, worked for FHP, and then became a P.I., and oh yeah he's a Karate dude! How on earth does that qualify him to run a Sheriff's Office? I admit that having Chuck Norris for Sheriff would totaly rock, but Ortino is no Chuck Norris, he's some dumpy dude that got fired from FHP, oh right, he resigned.

Rambosk has two degrees, was a city manager, a Chief of Police (came up through the ranks), and has FBI training, what else does the man have to do? Walk on water? Maybe he should just fill your head with empty campaign promises and just tell you want you want to hear, oh right, Ortina's got that covered already.

Come August all of you Ortino supporters will realize what idiots you are and that, thank god, you are in the minority. Then again, you probably won't realize you're idiots, only that you're in the minority.

OMG # 44 diamondgal..........OMG

That is the best of all the blogs......I can't stop laughing........OMG

mothernature...What about Ortino's supporters??? Couldn't they have given up their seats if their were in fact handicapped people and mothers with their children standing because there were no seats? Why is it just the deputies that you are blaming?
And I know who you are. Would you decide on one name and stick with it. Kust like on leo affairs where you were using several names.

Another thing, if colliercitizens4integrity is a 501 (c) 4, then how come the state of florida doesn't have them listed, nor does the Internal Revenue Service?
Here's some interesting reading on a 501 (c) 4 from the IRS.

http://www.unclefed.com/IRS-Forms/200...

I wonder who is behind colliercitizensforintegrity since no kind of legal papers can be found? The way the IRS statement reads, this is probably somehow affiliated with Rambosk or some of his people....interesting...

Better play catch up 1st!! here is a hint!

Collier County Board of County Commissioners
In November of 1996, Jim ran for County Commissioner against two incumbent republicans. The race was close, with Jim losing by 36 votes.

In November 2000, Jim ran again and won by a 3 to 1 margin. He was re-elected in 2004 without opposition. In order to devote full time to being a Commissioner, Jim closed his Equipment Rental Store of 16 years in the summer of 2001. You can follow Jim’s political career through the Naples Daily News at www.naplesnews.com.

Federal Funding
The Congressional Delegation including Congressmen Mario Diaz-Balart and Connie Mack, Jim Mudd, County Manager with his professional staff, Collier County realized federal funding opportunities for the first time in this community’s history. And at a time when revenues are in jeopardy, alternate sources are a continuous challenge for the Board to identify to provide the population of 330,000 the roads, water, public health and safety and other required services. Total awarded $3 million. (2007). Commissioner Coletta was instrumental in having the Everglades / 75 future interchange recognized as the county’s number one priority.

Accomplishments

Southwest Florida Reginal Planning Council
As Chairman in 2007, first, the Legislative Initiative is what I am most proud. Legislators from many counties and regions interacted with the state Legislative Delegation at a critical time when our future revenue stream is questionable to prevent further loss of home rule. Second, the development of the Babcock Ranch, almost 14,000 acres of agricultural land in Charlotte County, received conditional approval to create an integrated community which fosters human interaction, sustainability and preservation of the natural environment. Third, proposed changes to several Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) and the associated concerns. Due to the Council’s interaction, affordable housing units would not have not been suggested otherwise.

Native,
I use only one name. Sorry to bust your bubble. As for Ortino supporters, they waited to take seats, walked outside, etc., until many people left and then took seats...I know, I have medical difficulties and didn't sit down until there were plenty of chairs available. I went outside to sit in my vehicle for awhile. Also you don't know who I am...I have one name, I stick with it. I don't have many names on another web site....Sorry.....

Victor told me that he'd quit, but Ginny won't let him.

Kevin Rambosk is your next Sheriff, ladies and gentlemen.

Part 2

Commissioner Jim Coletta has served on the following local and state boards while in office:

Collier County Commissioner 2000 - Present
Board of County Commissioners Vice-Chairman 2001 & 2006
Board of County Commissioners Chairman – 2002 and 2007
Collier County Health Care Consortium - 2003/04
CRA Board Vice Chairman - 2007
Elections Canvassing Board –2002 - 2003
Elections Canvassing Board - Alternate – 2005 - 2006
FAC (Florida Association of Counties)- Select Medicaid Reform Workgroup - 2004
FAC (Florida Association of Counties)-Chairman - Growth, Environmental Planning & Agriculture Policy Committee-2006
FAC Growth Management Workgroup - 2007
Health and Human Services Advisory Committee staff liaison 2001 & 2003
Immokalee Empowerment Alliance 2002-present
Infrastructure Planning East of CR951 Liaison - 2007 - present
Increase Regional Voice in Addressing State and Federal Issues Liaison - 2007

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) (as Commissioner) 2000-present
Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC) On Governing Board-2000- 2007
MS Walk Collier County Co-Chair – 2003-2006
Monitoring Growth Management & Impact Fee State Legislative Liaison 2007

NCH Council- Final Session 1/15/03
Physician Led Access Network of Volunteer Healthcare Providers (PLAN) member – 2005 - present
Productivity Committee - 2001 & 2006
Red Tide Committee Co - Chairman August 2003/04
Regional Advisory Committee on Trauma Services – 2004, 05 and 06
Southwest Florida Expressway Authority – 2006 - present (elected new term 2008 - 2010)
SWFRPC Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 2002 - present
SWFRPC Legislative Sub-Committee Chairman 2002 - present
SWFRPC Transportation Sub-Committee Member 2003 - present
SWFRPC Transportation Sub-Committee Chair 2003 & 2005
SWFRPC Secretary - 2006
SWFRPC – Budget Review Committee 2006
SWFRPC – Chairman Strategic Planning Working Group 2006 - 2007
SWFRPC Southwest Florida Regional Planning Chairman 2007
Salvation Army Chair – 2003 Kettle Campaign
Tourist Development Council Chairman – 2002 & 2007
Unit Management Plan Advisory Group for FDEP May, 2003
Value Adjustment Board – 2002/ 03/04/06 (Alternate 2005), Vice-Chair 2007
Weed and Seed Executive Committee member 2002 - 2007 (defunct Sept. 2007
4H Club Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors (Honoree) – 2004/06

Let me know when you get this punch list completed!

My favorite part of the forum was when Victor lost his breath and couldn't breathe when Rambosk called him out on his lack of facts.

I thought EMS was going to have to come. You're no leader, Victor. You're a failure in life, in business and in politics.

I heard Victor's not coming to Friday's debate. It cuts into his barstool time.

I LOVE your pamphlets, Victor. Bunch of asses on the cover. Pretty much sums it up.

I think a responsible blogger would leave the wives of the people that are running for sheriff out of the smearfest. For godsakes you guys act your age. The men running for sheriff are open game as they asked for it when they applied. Try and act your age.

Guys please quit with the victor stuff my side is killing me. I don't know how much more I can take.

wilsonGG - I am a Democrat and backing Ortino. The entire country desperately needs a change, we should start here in Collier County. A fresh start.

Victor is not telling the truth about his career.

The clock is ticking. Will the media expose him before he confesses? HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.

Thats it I just blew something that I don't recognize out of my arse after reading FHP report on that integrity website.

I better get to a doctor....

OrtiNOT is now whining about the order of the questions asked? Give me a break!

Someone earlier today posted a video clip about a whiny weasel that sounds and acts just like OrtiNOT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWp-Rj...

WAHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Cardshark as a matter of fact, my cousin works at Florida Highway Patrol and told me that there were 2 different reporters there today asking questions and requesting records on Victor Ortino. I would imagine we'll see something big media wise in a few days. I dont see where it will make much difference in the election though. Kevin Rambosk is so far ahead.

Rambosk stunk as a City manager. He will stink as a Sheriff

Holy cow are you guys crybabies.

Rambosk brought supporters. Toesmom says that most working at the CCSD are unhappy and wanting a change (Ortino?).

People show up to support from the agency and Ortino trolls cry foul. Just like the cops I guess. They are never around when you want them to give someone else a ticket, but let you try to win an election with a bunch of lies, let those guys show up and spoil your plans with the truth.

Time for plan B, I guess. Lets say that the CCSD members showed up and were "intimidating". They took all the parking and seating and made handicapped people stand and new mothers hold their children. They had "crew cuts" and didn't clap. They made Ortino trolls feel BAD. Shame on them for not fitting the mold that Vic's people would have them restricted to. They can carry a badge and gun and save your butt in an emergency but they get treated like 2nd class citizens when it comes to expressing their own opinions.

Weak sauce guys.

Make up your own minds people. The propaganda is just that.

B-Mac...
Big Jim's career was a nice touch, but it is
THE PAST!
He is out of touch with his district, and frankly out of touch with himself.
The rants, the childish gestures, He's gotta go..
Great job Mr. Alonso...

I've been trying to follow all the campaigns for everything to educate myself to decide how to vote. The Sheriff's race seems to be heating up. I was shocked to read on www.colliercitizensforintegrity.com that Rambosk has been violating Federal Laws since probably the first day he announced he was running. It also says he can no longer use the same colors as the Sheriff's office in his campaign. I met him last night at the Community Center & he had a miniature Sheriff's badge on. I can't believe he's doing this. I certainly don't want a Sheriff who knowingly breaks Federal Law. He sure seemed like a nice enough guy.

I dunno...I heard the straw poll was based on INVITATION only residents.

Gee, how valid can a straw poll be, when everyone was not invited?

Just wondering.

MarcoRobert...EVERYTHING is public record...look it up yourself.

You can look up the guy's
application.....public record...with the exception of his SS #...and maybe his street address.

Beetlej not sure where you heard that rumor on the straw poll. Here's the link to the GGCA announcing the event and the poll....no invite was needed.

http://www.goldengateisgreat.com/upco...

All you people need to get your facts straight before you post. Ortino is Italian not Cuban, and Jama Ortino's daughter is old enough to vote since you must be 18 and she happens to be 20 and same with the people she brought who happen to live in Golden Gate which is who the straw poll was for. Who votes is public record why don't you look it up before you make yourself look like an idiot. Some of the things you people said about how being in the military means nothing is absolutely ridiculous, tell that to the people who make your life better everyday. Julie Sprague did an excellent job also and she has my vote. Ortino for sheriff.

BIGMAC, I Mean Coletta, give it a break, no-one writes in the Blogg all the crap you submitted here, no-one care! You talk a big game but can't even defend yourself from the truth. The numbers said it all Jimmy! The time has come to pull you off the eight year coma. Bla, bla, bla.....

Alonso for commissioner August 26th!

BIGMAC here is what happened in case you forgot:

Alonso 230 Votes

You, the Incumbent 134

Your own people who you read the long declaration about being the jack of all trades and master of none. Where were all those folks who are part of the long list of committees and associations you list here? I think it is time to put a live Commissioner. Don't go away mad....just go away.

Bagpiper, teamster supporters handing out Ortino stickers. period. if you are the Teamster leadership and you are saying no, OK. maybe they lied. tell me.

#43 Posted by Bagpiper on July 24, BTW what does "calling you out" mean in a really pointless and just entertaining blog?

do you think you are changing minds and saving the world?

jhumphrey...I'm sorry I missed this while I was googling my own name.

Something tells me this wasn't SHARED well with others.

It is essential to fully understand the ramifications of a straw poll on a candidate's future.

Therefore, were all candidates EQUALLY INVITED here?

ALL LOCAL CANDIDATES?

ALL VOTERS?

Valid questions.

CCresident is pulling a sham. The real website for the facts on the election is www.colliercitizens4integrity.ORG. Don't be fooled by what appears to be Ortino's dirty tricks. Is this how he would run the Sheriff's Office if he were elected, lies and misinformation. Go to www.citizens4integrity.ORG for the truth.

Mothernature your allegation about the deputies taking seats from the handicapped people is despicable and is consistent with many of the Ortino tactics. Vic you should be ashamed of yourself. I'm a mother of three, and I came in during the sheriff's debate. The room was pretty full, but I was able to find a seat in about the fourth row from the front. Ortino stop making up things to make our cops look bad. I remember when you said that you make your living off of the deputies' mistakes. How are you going lead them after trashing them so much? Ortino, be honorable.

My mind has been made up, I'm voting for KEVIN RAMBOSK.

I agree with (lucky13) one of the rambosk supporters gave up his seat for my handicapped wife. Mothernature is a mud-slinging liar!

The Ortino supporter in the "Screw the Rules" shirt was indicative of the scum this guy surrounds himself with.

Rambosk has it wrapped up.

Mimibuck...calling you out to answer your statement. The Teamsters are NOT involved at this point in the Sheriff race. I was sitting near the front door helping with voter registration. We signed people up yo vote who had not already signed up. I was handed a Rambok bumper sticker and an Ortino flyer. One of the many employees of the county who belong to the Teamsters may have personally handed out a flyer, if they did I am not aware of it. The Teamsters organization has not choosen a candidate for Sheriff at this point.

Both local Fraternal Order of Police lodges and all of the fire fighter associations have endorsed Rambosk, I'm sure the Teamsters will make the right choice, too.

Kevin Rambosk clearly has the experience and the ethics to be the next Sheriff.

Jama if you are the guy at the last 2 forums handing out business cards your name is Jake Walker & you work for the CCSO's office. I believe your business cards have a star on them much like what Rambosk is using in his campaign. By the way if you are Jake Walker why do they call you Jake the Snake?

The real truth is always hard to take. Ortino's campaign is built upon false delusions of power and greatness. Vic Ortino just does not have what it takes to be our next Sheriff and fortunately--the PEOPLE know it. He and the other poor fool Vinny will be handily defeated on August 26th by our next Sheriff, who is qualified for the job: Kevin Rambosk.

diamondgorilla why does vic's campaign sign have a star on it? although it does look more like a witchy pentagram.

You people are so silly and sophmoric.

Grow up!

Rambosk will win the race in a landslide. Everyone knows that.

This strange little vagabond, badly attired, badly outmatched group trailing around after the guy in the bad suit is just that. A strange little group better suited for bar stools.

Mr. Rambosk, I know you know this already, but you are a fine, fine law enforcement professional. We will all be voting for you in the election.

Let's stop kidding ourselves.

Just like Hunter won by a landslide with Mike Koors. Be careful what you wish for.....
Just a 500 plus vote lead did Hunter win with, this time around could be the other way around with Kevin and Vic. This could bring the budget to a reasonable amount with the loss of the brass.
I'm voting for Vinnie so he can have two votes.

Post #87 diamondgrl, to answer your question, that is because "Jake the snake" Walker does work for the CCSO and is the author of the so called integrity.ORG website. This is just another ruse to run on Collier Citizens to TRY to get them to vote for Rambosk. Note, that there's nothing positive about anyone on there except Kevin. Collier Citizens, dont be fooled by this junk website. Its no more than another campaign function for Rambosk. Isnt it amazing how information just FLOWS out of the Rambosk campaign and the Sheriff's Office when it comes to Rambosk. Makes you wonder just how many people there really DONT back Rambosk. Also, Jim Colletta D5Stealth is a deputy from Sheriff's Office also. The negative comments are from deputies who choose to use the same venom spew on you as they have on Victor Ortino, because they're voting for Alonso because of his law enforment background and also stuffed his ballot box at the straw poll. Keep your head up Jim, we're backing you.

GateKepher: You are absolutely right... I had never seen that side of Jim Coletta and I was astonished. I went to the forum to see what Bob Alonso had to offer since Coletta hasn't done anything for us anyways and I was very impressed with Mr. Alonso's ideas, background and knowledge. He has my vote!

VOTE FOR ALONSO ON AUGUST 26th.....

lucky....by the blogs, its clear the Sheriff candidates all have supporters. As of this time, and to my knowledge the Teamsters have not made any official endorcements for the office of Sheriff. If it has not already occurred, the candidates might want to talk to local 79 regarding their campaigns etc. You might be interested in the IBT website, you will see that the Presidential Candidates lobbied for the Teamster endorcement. There are currently approximately fifteen hundred Teamster members in the county and many more times that with supporters, and growing. Numerous organizations have been contacting the local 79 to speak about possible representation by the Teamsters. The Teamsters also represent numerous law enforcemnt agencies in this State.

There are 4 Ortino supporters on these blogs. Tops.

So I wouldn't worry, Kevin.

The venom that is being spewed by Rambosk supporters is disgusting. I have never seen anything like it. They make horrible derogatory remarks against a candidate's wife, a candidate's physical characteristics, and any other poison they can throw. If Kevin is so good and the others don't stand a chance, why do his supporters have to denigrate them? Do they believe that Kevin had some God-given right to run unopposed and are angered that any other person would have the gall to run against him? That is pretty scary thinking. An election should be just that, and I think it's a shame that we do not have any other qualified candidates to choose from. But I respect the men who have come forward to try to make a difference. After all, that is what our country was founded on.

Sorry to disillusion you Coletta bashers, but BIGMAC is not Coletta. Fortunately for his sanity, he doesn't believe in blogs. He has said in public on many occasions that there are probably only 4 or 5 people trading barbs with multiple names.
I was there on wednesday as well. Most of the people that were there supporting Alonso were very rude, crude and would not stop talking so people who actually wanted to hear the candidates could do just that. What I took from the event was that Alonso doesn't know what the GG Master Plan is and wants to put commercial on every corner. As Estates residents, we will not let that happen. He also falsely blamed the BCC for the economic problems we all face. His family in the front row wanted to blame the County and Coletta for the guy who wanted to put a business in the strip center at Randall. The guy bought the equipment, rented the space, and he found that his business was not approved for the zoning. The landlord was at fault, not the County. There is a process that you have to follow so that we don't end up like Dade County. Let's all tell the truth, and let the voters decide.

I think Mr. Ortino should step forward and address his employment record with the FHP. He should not intentionally keep this information from the public. Besides, the media is only days away from airing it anyway so please Mr. Ortino give us your perspective on the cloud under which you left a career in law enforcement. Don't you think the public which you wish to serve has a right to know.

momforjustice in #96. I agree that criticizing the clothing of the candidate's wife was wrong, but don't blame everyone for one person's rudeness. Should we blame Ortino because many of his supporters are rudely criticizing the guy who they think created that very informative site, www.colliercitizens4integrity.ORG. Somone said that Rambosk is the only one on the site with anything positive about him. I found the site to be unflattering to Ortino and Angiolillo but that's because of their backgrounds. Ortino was fired from fhp and later reinstated and later quit in what looks like a tantrum. Angiolillo was arrested. The documents look pretty sound.

I'm still voting for Kevin Rambosk, a guy with 30 years of experience and high ethics.

ww2vet. You are so wrong. Can you tell me what the GG master plan is??? Oh wait yeah Coletta said there is a master plan it's in the works, though it will take 5 to 7 years to accomplish. I never heard Alonso say he wants to put commercial in every corner, actually were you at the debate on Tuesday at the fairgrounds between Coletta, Alonso, and Kish? If you were not then let me inform you. That question was raised and Alonso said "the estates residents need closer places to shop for groceries, medicine, etc, I don't believe a shopping center in the middle of the Estates would be good, BUT THERE ARE places like Desoto and 858 where there are currently no homes which may be a good place" and then if people later want to build around them that will be their choice.. I live in the Estates actually off of Everglades in the NE section and can you tell me what Coletta is doing for us or what he has done is the last couple of years? We have one park on GG Blvd and almost to 951. Did you know the Estates goes in all the way to Desoto? I am sorry we have been forgotten and I will back up Bob all the way!!!!

It was so nice to hear the two tax collector candidates. Both seemed experienced and qualified, both seemed to have a good handle on the job and the challenges. Both had good ideas... and neither had arrogant, nasty, vile supporters jeering and cheering for them. What a nice courteous way to run a campaign. Kevin Rambosk, take a hint.

Slingblade, how do you know the media will be doing this article unless 1) you are a member of the media in some respect or 2) you are a member of the sheriff's office who used to be employed by the Naples News and now professes to "have the Naples Daily News in my back pocket?" or 3) You are that person and was bought off by the sheriff's office so the truth about the photos out there about the Costa Rica trips didn't come out. Remember, you had a chance to change the sheriff's office through the media reporting you could do and had evidence of it in PHOTOGRAPHIC evidence, but chose to be allegedly bought off instead. What a sad state of affairs. Once again, change is needed within the sheriff's office and someone who is on the inside cannot do it.

Lucky 13,

It appears the integrity website at http://www.colliercitizens4integrity.... , also provides more info on Kevin Rambosk's violation of the Hatch Act, along with his current violation of a Florida Statute 843.085 "Unlawful use of police badges or other indicia of authority", as I assume he's no longer a law enforcement officer since his resignation from the CCSO. You’re right, Interesting reading and an informative site.