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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|

Usborne Books Hosts Book Fairs at Montessori Schools

Usborne Books educational consultant Christine Ans hosted a book fair and Easter egg hunt at the Brandon, Riverview and SouthShore Montessori schools.

Usborne Books Hosts Book Fairs at Montessori Schools
Land O' Lakes, FL|News|

Land O' Lakes Youngster Honored With Hero Award

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital recognized a record number of boys and girls from Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties during the16th Annual Kids Are Heroes awards ceremony.

Land O' Lakes Youngster Honored With Hero Award
Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|

2 Carrollwood Youths Honored With Hero Awards

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital recognized a record number of boys and girls from Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties during the16th Annual Kids Are Heroes awards ceremony.

2 Carrollwood Youths Honored With Hero Awards
Tampa, FL|News|

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