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A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Tougher regulation needed of training colleges For-profit training colleges have their place in the world of higher education, typically appealing to nontraditional students who are older, perhaps juggling work and family, and looking for a leg up. Some schools provide a solid education and a fast track to a good job. But a recent Miami Herald investigation uncovered a pattern of fraud, high-pressure enrollment tactics and questionable education standards…

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A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Move forward with Pier Park By picking a concept that extends St. Petersburg’s bustling waterfront park into the bay, the pier selection committee embraced a flexible, innovative vision for revitalizing the city’s centerpiece public space. Adjustments are likely as with any $46 million construction project, but the Pier Park concept is transformative and exciting. It expands a world-renowned green space, and it offers a welcome path forward…

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A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Positive news on slowing Medicare costs Targeted Medicare cuts by the Obama administration, waste reduction and a shift toward rewarding efficient care have produced positive results. The Medicare cost report released this week shows that per-patient expenses have all but stabilized. Meanwhile, a refreshing bipartisan agreement in Congress has put doctor payments on a more sensible trajectory. America cannot escape baby boom demographics — providing health care…

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