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Environment

Cross your fingers against a red tide invasion
Many of us can remember the awful, frustrating red tide outbreak of 2005-06, dead fish littered the shores and created an unsightly, smelly mess.
Venice Gondolier Sun
Beach cleanup a work in progress
Some 1,500 volunteers fanned out to gather tons and tons of junk, but the junk was there to be picked up in the first place.
Naples Daily News
Lightning strikes a note of sadness
The extended Southwest Florida community mourns the tragic passing of 11-year-old Jesse Watlington from Fort Myers.
Naples Daily News

Business

Take a stand on underpaid serving
I would like to generate support for the issue concerning under pay to student servers working for Darden Restaurants
FGC Eagle News

Elections

FGCU students reporting with iPhones looking for passionate student voters
Both teams want to tap into the FGCU community to find students who are passionate about the amendments.
FGC Eagle News
Now is your chance
On Anna Maria Island, where the folks running for mayor and commissioner probably live just down the street -- one vote can mean the difference.
Anna Maria Island Sun
Only two more to go
The Daily News editorial board has concluded its recommendations for candidates and issues on the Nov. 6 ballot — except for two contests.
Naples Daily News
The deadline is upon us
Today is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election.
Naples Daily News
GOP voter fraud hurts the system
Gov. Rick Scott and Florida Republicans were right all along: There was a voter fraud problem in Florida.
Fort Myers News-Press

Safety Net

Natural way to rediscover North Port
One of our favorite local groups is back this year sponsoring one of our favorite local events, a good bike ride on a fall day for a good cause
Punta Gorda Herald

Local Government

Devilish details disagree on county tax units
Cleaning up county taxing units begins with ensuring they all speak the same language.
Punta Gorda Herald
Keep this program; it works
4,300 individuals have been processed for deportation since the partnership began in 2007 under then-Sheriff Don Hunter in the wake of 9/11.
Naples Daily News
Lee needs new leader in top post
It is time for new leadership within Lee County government and we urge County Manager Karen Hawes to step down before next week’s vote to remove her.
Fort Myers News-Press
Necessary strategy for development
The city of North Port took a good step last week toward shoring up its strategy on economic development for the next five years.
Punta Gorda Herald

Courts

Partial end to a sad story
Jerry Sandusky has been sentenced to serve at least that many years in prison — effectively, life.
Naples Daily News

Immigration

Keep this program; it works
4,300 individuals have been processed for deportation since the partnership began in 2007 under then-Sheriff Don Hunter in the wake of 9/11.
Naples Daily News

Citizen Rights

We must restore felons' rights
The policy of prohibiting convicted felons from voting, keeps an estimated 5.8 million Americans from exercising a basic part of citizenship.
Fort Myers News-Press

Letter To The Editor

Mitt Romney must point out the promises that Barack Obama made and has failed to keep.

News Press of Fort Myers

Voters should not be fooled. Despite the deceptive title (Florida Religious Freedom Amendment) Amendment 8 is not about freedom.

News Press of Fort Myers

Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...

Hernando Today

Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...

Hernando Today

Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...

Hernando Today

Op Ed

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida provides programs that teach young people about economics and free enterprise, personal finance and job...

News Press of Fort Myers

The Republican Party of Florida took the unprecedented step of voting to oppose the retention of these three justices.

Naples Daily News

I suggest that the statistical methodology used to grade districts and schools is not valid.

News Press of Fort Myers
Birds of a Different Feather
To Help Florida Businesses, Stop Excessive Taxes on Reinsurance
Civility in Public Life: What Can Floridians Do About It?
Cost of Cuts to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Once We Know How to Learn, We’re Off and Running
Watching the Debates Through the Lens of Small Business
Statewide Momentum Growing for Ethics Reform
Florida Bar Should Stay Out of Judicial Politics
Holding Judges Accountable
“E-Cigs” Industry Group Provides Model for Self-Regulation
Amendment 8 Would Open Door to Government-Sponsored Religion
Truth About Feral Cats
Back-to-School With Severe Allergies: Keeping Children Safe
Check Records of Florida’s Supreme Court Justices
Top 10 Reasons to Vote
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