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  • Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL

I can be reached at dann.white@patch.com or 813-334-1081.

 I proudly serve as community editor for six Patch online community news sites -- Brandon Patch, South Tampa-Hyde Park Patch, Seminole Heights Patch, New Tampa Patch, Temple Terrace Patch and Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch.

I have been married to my husband, Michael, a forensic psychologist, for 28 years. We have a musically talented 17-year-old son, Ian, who attends Tampa Catholic High School. We've lived in Bloomingdale East for 16 years.

I'm a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism and have spent my entire professional career in journalism. I was the editor of The Brandon News for 18 years and worked as a general assignment reporter for the Tampa Tribune, covering everything from breaking news to photo features.

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Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|

6 Ways to Honor Those Who Served This Memorial Day

It's not just about getting a day off from work. Memorial Day holds special meaning to the families of those who have perished in service to America.

6 Ways to Honor Those Who Served This Memorial Day
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|

Special Ops Survivors Organize Social Media Thank-You Campaign

Post or tweet a photo for the 2013 Special Ops Survivors' social media, thank-you campaign for the 2013 Memorial Day holiday. The nonprofit group's goal is to get people thinking about the real meaning of Memorial Day.

Special Ops Survivors Organize Social Media Thank-You Campaign
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|

Your Patch Photo of the Week

Each week we feature a photo from a reader. Upload your photos to Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch and you could be featured next week.

Your Patch Photo of the Week
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|

Get-Out Events for Memorial Day Weekend

"Brighton Beach Memoirs," Memorial Day tributes, a car show and "Color Me Rad" benefit run for the Special Olympics of Florida are on tap this holiday weekend.

Get-Out Events for Memorial Day Weekend
Brandon, FL|News|

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview May 24-26

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. Here's a list of fun things to do in the Brandon area.

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview May 24-26
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview May 24-26

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. Here's a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale-Riverview area.

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview May 24-26
Tampa, FL|News|

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview May 24-26

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the South Tampa-Hyde Park area.

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview May 24-26
New Tampa, FL|News|

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview May 24-26

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the New Tampa area.

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview May 24-26