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's newly elected candidates will swear in on Nov. 19, weeks earlier than the City Charter dictates, because of an ordinance passed in June to accomodate a scheduling conflict.
Wondering when Mayor Dave Eggers and Commissioner-elect Heather Gracy get sworn in as the next city leaders?
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, we've got an all-star lineup of activities going on around Dunedin. Spoiler Alert: Wine and beer will be flowing like honey and there's even something for your dogs.
"As the most hurricane prone state in the nation, we know that disasters can be devastating," said Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Bryan W. Koon.
Dunedin's latest City Commissioner-elect, Heather Gracy, has tried to serve as a positive female role model for her three daughters, ages 14, 11 and 5.
Dunedin Mayor Dave Eggers edged out his challenger, Bob Hackworth, and political newcomer Heather Gracy ousts Commissioner David Carson, according to election results.
A disagreement over campaign signs caused a back-and-forth exchange between a campaign volunteer and Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos, who served as a poll worker Tuesday at a Dunedin church.
A Dave Eggers and Bob Hackworth campaign sign caused a back-and-forth exchange between a campaign volunteer and a poll worker outside First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin on Tuesday.
In Dunedin, even Yorkshire Terriers go to the precinct for Election Day 2012.
With 11 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution and six to the Dunedin Charter, a little advanced studying might help you decipher the legal language on the ballot.
A Clearwater bicyclist died Sunday afternoon after he flipped over his handlebars on Dunedin Causeway. Authorities report that a tree branch became lodged in his spokes.
You can avoid possible lines at the polls Tuesday by going to one of three elections offices to fill out a mail ballot. Once you complete the ballot, just drop it in the mail ballot box.
Richard Bennett shared these photos of a live history demonstration on Main Street on Saturday.
A Clearwater bicyclist died Sunday afternoon after he flipped over his handlebars on Dunedin Causeway. Authorities report that a tree branch became lodged in his spokes.
Squad car driving and felony arrest day at Pinellas County Sheriff's Citizens Academy is an eye-opening — er, eye-popping — experience.
Squad car driving and felony arrest day at Pinellas County Sheriff's Citizens Academy is an eye-opening — er, eye-popping — experience.
A Dunedin toddler's father arrived home from work Halloween evening to find his wife performing CPR on their daughter after she was found face down in a pool.
Whether or not you agree with the message, have you ever passed a roadside rally and wondered what motivates the people? One week before the Nov. 6 General Election, Dunedin Patch went to the corner of Curlew Road and U.S. 19 to meet the mystery rallyer
Tony Caso, a Palm Harbor resident, greeted oncoming traffic with a Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan campaign sign, while a lone President Obama supporter demonstrated across the street Tuesday on U.S. 19.
Longtime Clearwater resident Ken Dewese showed his support for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan during rush hour this week on U.S. 19.
