Phone: 941-321-2400
Email: jason.bartolone@patch.com
Hometown: Hamilton, NJ / Bradenton, FL
Jason is an Associate Regional Editor with Patch's Florida team and manages the Patch sites in Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, Safety Harbor, St. Petersburg, Gulfport, Pinellas Beaches, Bradenton and Sarasota.
Before that he served as Local Editor of Bradenton Patch, helping launch the site in December 2010, as well as working closely with other Patch sites around Tampa Bay.
Before joining Patch, Jason spent more than eight years working at daily newspapers in Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania as a reporter, copy editor, page designer, sports columnist, blogger and podcaster. He graduated with a B.A. in journalism from Penn State University and served in a variety of roles at the school's nationally recognized Daily Collegian student newspaper. He also interned at the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review as part of the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund internship program.
Most recently, Jason spent five years at the Bradenton Herald working in several positions, including Page 1A designer and editor. He's also been an on-air radio personality and host.
He and his wife are proud New Jersey natives who are still on the lookout for authentic pizza in Florida after eight years living and working here.
Artists and volunteers recently helped paint chairs to be auctioned off as part of Tarpon Springs' Hot Seat fundraiser for local youth. My Fox Tampa Bay has a video feature.
The principal at Dunedin High has been asked to not promote a volunteer opportunity for students with a Democratic organization that supports President Barack Obama, according to a media report.
The Omaha World-Herald recently profiled the sophomore, nicknamed "Air McNary" who talked about her days growing up in Tarpon Springs and playing at Palm Harbor University High.
The Omaha World-Herald recently profiled the sophomore, nicknamed "Air McNary" who talked about her days growing up in Tarpon Springs.
Cesar E. Alcivar is charged with capital sexual battery, Clearwater Police report.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Look for pink pumpkins at Sweetbay Supermarkets.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Look for pink pumpkins at Sweetbay Supermarkets.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Look for pink pumpkins at Sweetbay Supermarkets.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Look for pink pumpkins at Sweetbay Supermarkets.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Look for pink pumpkins at Sweetbay Supermarkets.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Look for pink pumpkins at Sweetbay Supermarkets.
One of two winning Fantasy 5 tickets was sold at E-Z Stop N Shop, the Florida Lottery announced Tuesday.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Look for pink pumpkins at Sweetbay Supermarkets.
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