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Hometown: My hometown is the U.S. Army. At one time or another, I've called North Carolina, Indiana, Germany, Tennessee, Rhode Island, Virginia, Hawaii and now, Florida my home.
Bio: I'm the editor of Dunedin Patch. I spent six years in print journalism as a features reporter and editor at various Virginia newspapers before joining the government herd as a writer-editor at the U.S. Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. Ultimately, I missed serving my community as a reporter and journalist, and found Dunedin Patch.
At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
How would you describe your political beliefs
I'm the product of a military upbringing. I'm an independent thinker with what most might consider conservative values. Having just lived in the Washington, D.C. area, I dislike politics and politicians in the national arena as they are today. I believe that true change starts small: first with the individual, then at the community level. We are in charge of our destiny. We must be vigilant and caring citizens for this thing called freedom and democracy to work, and the only time we have is now. So don't be afraid to start small.
Are you registered with a certain party?
No.
How religious would you consider yourself?
I am Catholic and regularly attend Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Dunedin.
Amanda Chakos, 28, is in critical condition after she was struck while trying to cross Alt. U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor late Saturday. Chakos was thrown into a second pedestrian, who was also injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sgt. Denise Nestor shared preventative tips with parents and children at Dunedin's Touch-a-Truck on April 27 to help combat would-be child predators.
One woman is in critical condition and another is stable after being struck along Alt US 19 in Palm Harbor late Saturday. The driver in the incident, from Dunedin, was not injured.
Gary and Amy Connors are auctioning away their historic, coastal home on Victoria Drive Saturday, April 27, as part of a gentle demolition that will allow them to rebuild there.
The following report shows charges associated with residents in Dunedin booked at Pinellas County Jail between April 20 and 26, along with others arrested from Dunedin.
Plenty to do in Dunedin this weekend, from Scottish country dancing lessons to K-9 demonstrations, seed swaps to paper lanterns, and giant trucks to helicopter landings.
Seth Emil Basham, 30, is accused of battering a six-months pregnant woman during an argument, leaving her with a swollen eye and lip, Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies report.
Planners urge Dunedin leaders for flexibility on a possible development of retail shops, boutiques, restaurants and living space at the empty lot at 375 Patricia Ave.
The Dunedin Community Garden's latest phase opens gardening opportunities to six persons with disabilities.
The state said it would consider a golf cart crossing on Skinner Boulevard, but not widening a sidewalk to the permissible width for them, Doug Hutchens, public works director says.
Commissioners designated the southern magnolia as Dunedin's official tree April 18, despite a sudden public interest in paying homage to the city's past with the orange tree.
Pinellas County Sherriff's deputies tried to bolster support for more neighborhood watch groups and spoke April 18 of more recent success in Dunedin bicycle patrols.
This two-day weekend eco-celebration highlights the natural attributes of Honeymoon and Caladesi island state parks.
This two-day weekend eco-celebration highlights the natural attributes of Honeymoon and Caladesi island state parks.
Park officials are hoping to move forward on plans to build an $600,000 to $700,000 observation deck at Caladesi Island State Park.
The drawbridge leading to Honeymoon Island became stuck for at least two hours, according to drivers and pedestrians stranded west part on the Dunedin Causeway.
This two-day weekend eco-celebration highlights the natural attributes of Honeymoon and Caladesi island state parks.
City officials are planning to remove a righthand turn lane on Skinner Boulevard to create a more pedestrian friendly strip between Martin Luther King Jr and Douglas avenues.
City leaders weigh in Thursday on proposed zone changes that would pave the way for artists to live and work in downtown Dunedin.
Richard Bennett's photo taken from the Dunedin Causeway is Patch's featured Facebook cover photo for April. Meet the man behind the lens.
