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.
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Carmine J. Chioccariello, 40, former owner of The Venue restaurant on Ulmerton Road, faces a felony charge for allegedly keeping $126,000 in sales taxes paid by customers.
Leonard Johnson, who grew up playing football for the Greenwood Panthers, has cracked his first NFL roster with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Leonard Johnson, who grew up playing football at Largo High, has cracked his first NFL roster with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
How did a Clearwater man and others in Florida and Ohio allegedly bilk elderly people across the country out of millions of dollars?
How did a Largo woman and others in Florida and Ohio allegedly bilk elderly people across the country out of millions of dollars?
How did two Palm Harbor men and others in Florida and Ohio allegedly bilk elderly people across the country out of millions of dollars?
How did a local couple and others in Florida and Ohio allegedly bilk elderly people across the country out of millions of dollars?
Do you like freebies? Palm Harbor's newly remodeled Muvico Theater has a full lineup of free movies through September.
Here's everything you need to know as spring training begins today.
Shining the spotlight on Bradenton-area troops who are serving overseas.
Whether you're a spring training veteran or a rookie visiting Bradenton, FL. for the first time, here's everything you'll need to know this spring.
Whether you're a spring training veteran or a rookie visiting for the first time, here's everything you'll need to know this spring.
Do you know where this photo was taken?
Lucky Dog's in downtown Bradenton marks first anniversary this Tuesday with discounts and more.
Here's everything you'll need to know when spring training begins Monday
A look at some of the stories on our agenda.
Try to avoid pain at the pump? Here's where to fill up (and where to avoid) this week.
Sheriff's deputy chased vehicle after spotting it in 2600 block of 26th Street West.
