Email: kathryn.dolac@patch.com
Phone: 727-365-2531
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.
Dunedin TV filming stopped, but live microphones picked up on a brief dialogue between city leaders frustrated over a Pinellas County School Board decision to stop busing elementary students across State Road 580.
Construction workers are resurfacing a stretch of the trail from Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin to Oceanview Avenue in Palm Harbor.
Construction workers are resurfacing a stretch of the trail from Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin to Oceanview Avenue in Palm Harbor.
City officials picked apart Pinellas County Schools' decision to eliminate busing for some San Jose Elementary students during Thursday's public meeting, calling it "bureaucratic silliness" for forcing kids to walk across State Road
A Dunedin man is arrested and charged with felony burglary and possession of alprazolam after punching out the window of his ex-girlfriend's Clearwater apartment while she hid inside, according to Pinellas County Sheriff's arrest records.
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A Dunedin man is arrested and charged with felony burglary and possession of alprazolam after punching out the window of his ex-girlfriend's apartment while she hid inside, according to Pinellas County Sheriff's arrest records.
We found some activities in Dunedin to complement your Sunday fun day.
We found some activities in Dunedin to complement your weekend fun.
The following report shows charges associated with Dunedin residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between Saturday, Jan. 5 and Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.
City officials expressed unanimous support for a countywide domestic partnership registry being discussed by Pinellas Commissioners on Jan. 15.
Six-foot-wide sidewalks, more street lighting and neighborhood signs are part of plans to beautify a southside stretch of Douglas Avenue. Those plans are being discussed at Thursday's city commission meeting.
Construction workers are resurfacing a stretch of the trail from Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin to Oceanview Avenue in Palm Harbor.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here is a quick look at just a few things going on this weekend: from the monthly Art and Wine Walk, a full-scale art festival, an adventure run or nature hike, Dunedin seems to have it all!
City Attorney Tom Trask and City Clerk Denise Schlegel present a draft resolution Thursday expressing city support for a countywide domestic partnership registry ordinance to be read for the first time on Jan. 15.
The Pinellas County School Board's recent audit of the 2-mile walk zone for San Jose Elementary reveals that the city may have to shell out some cash for safety improvements so students can cross State Road 580.
Two of the legendary Florida Highwaymen — Isaac Knight and R. A. “Roy” McLendon —are visiting Dunedin's Stirling Art Studios & Gallery on Jan. 19 to talk to the public about their paintings.
Damage from a bullet hole that struck one of the city's elevated water towers during a Dunedin man's pre-dawn shooting spree in December, not only caused a 550,000-gallon leak, but cost $3,400 in repairs.
Raafi Rashaad Hutchinson, 20, of New York Avenue, is awaiting trial at Pinellas County Jail, for allegedly trying to conceal evidence from authorities and using violence to break free.
Two of the legendary Florida Highwaymen — Isaac Knight and R. A. “Roy” McLendon —are visiting Stirling Art Studios & Gallery on Jan. 19 to talk to the public about their paintings.
