Patch User Profile for D'Ann White

D'Ann White, Patch Staff
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.

Posting Activity

Land O' Lakes, FL|News|Mar 2013

Pasco Junior Woman's Club Selling Pinwheels for Prevention

Profits from the sale of the pinwheels will support local initiatives to educate residents about child abuse.

D'Ann White, Patch Staff

Pasco Junior Woman's Club Selling Pinwheels for Prevention

Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|Mar 2013

Corbett Prep Middle School to Present 'Grease'

The middle school students will take the stage March 14-16 for this high-energy musical set in the 1950s.

D'Ann White, Patch Staff

Corbett Prep Middle School to Present 'Grease'

Westchase, FL|News|Mar 2013

Davis Library to Host Dr. Seuss Party

Dr. Seuss stories, books and games await children Monday, March 11 at 3 p.m. at the Austin Davis Public Library.

D'Ann White, Patch Staff

New Tampa, FL|News|Mar 2013

Registration Under Way for 2nd Lizard Tail 5K

The race hosted by Chiles Elementary School will take place March 23.

D'Ann White, Patch Staff

Registration Under Way for 2nd Lizard Tail 5K

Temple Terrace, FL|News|Mar 2013

Bingo Benefit Nets Funds for Relay for Life

With the help of its sister club, the Temple Terrace Woman's Club and the Temple Terrace Junior Woman's Club, the Temple Terrace Juniorettes hosted a successful fundraiser for the upcoming Temple Terrace Relay for Life.

D'Ann White, Patch Staff

Bingo Benefit Nets Funds for Relay for Life

Seminole Heights, FL|News|Mar 2013

Sign Up for Alert Tampa for Time-Sensitive Notifications

Get information about power outages, road closures and emergencies at any time.

D'Ann White, Patch Staff

Sign Up for Alert Tampa for Time-Sensitive Notifications

Brandon, FL|News|Mar 2013

Patch Blogger Publishes Book on What Children Can Teach About Leadership

Riverview resident Rich Bishop explores what we can learn from our children and what our children should be learning from us in his new book, "Child-Like Leadership."

D'Ann White, Patch Staff

Tampa, FL|News|Mar 2013

Patch Blogger Publishes Book on What Children Can Teach About Leadership

Rich Bishop explores what we can learn from our children and what our children should be learning from us in his new book, "Child-Like Leadership."

D'Ann White, Patch Staff

Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|Mar 2013

Patch Blogger Publishes Book on What Children Can Teach About Leadership

Riverview resident Rich Bishop explores what we can learn from our children and what our children should be learning from us in his new book, "Child-Like Leadership."

D'Ann White, Patch Staff

Brandon, FL|News|Mar 2013

Local Young Singer Tours Country in 'Les Miserables'

Julian Silva, 9, of Plant City is touring the country in a production of "Les Miserables." The 2010 Novemberfest Idol winner has performed also with the Florida Academy of the Performing Arts at Music Showcase in Brandon.

D'Ann White, Patch Staff