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.
Joe Sekula organized a group of pro-Romney demonstrators on U.S. 19 on Tuesday, which prompted a lone Obama supporter to launch a counter demonstration.
Pam Bollenbacher, a Safety Harbor resident, greeted oncoming traffic with smiles and a Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan campaign sign, while a lone President Obama supporter demonstrated across the street Tuesday.
An Oldsmar audio and video marketing company donated 42 children's backpacks to Rob Ditro's Backpack Lady Project last month. It is the Dunedin charity's largest single donation to date.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium released Fat Albert and Hold Up, two young sea turtles, at Honeymoon Island State Park Tuesday morning.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium released Fat Albert and Hold Up, two young sea turtles, at Honeymoon Island on Tuesday morning. Albert, a green turtle, was rescued off of Honeymoon Island in May with buoyancy trouble.
Destination Tampa Bay Magazine holds a drawing for a framed, signed print by renowned avian artist Ernest C. Simmons, whose studio is in Dunedin, this January. Enter for your chance to win by Dec. 15.
Early voting for Pinellas County voters in the Nov. 6 General Election ends at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3.
An area neighborhood watch group issued eight quick reminders from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office that will help keep kids safe this Halloween.
Free birthday cake and hourly raffles usher in the ninth Dunedin Green Market season Friday morning, according to a news release. It is held on Fridays and Saturdays in Pioneer Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mayoral candidate Bob Hackworth has raised more than double incumbent Dave Eggers. Who's donating to who? Find out here.
Mayor Dave Eggers has raised and spent the least of any candidate in the 2012 city elections.
Word to the wise: Only bring your shanks and ninja stars to the Pinellas County Courthouse if you want them confiscated.
Dunedin Patch encourages everyone to take part in the conversation, and we especially love it when you use this site.
Here's everything you'll need to know for Halloween weekend in Dunedin.
Dunedin High's Homecoming Week festivities are highlighted tonight as the Varsity Falcons football team faces the Middleton Tigers.
Word to the wise: Only bring your shanks and ninja stars to the Pinellas County Courthouse if you want them confiscated.
JCPenney hair salons are offering free haircuts to breast cancer survivors during October.
Word to the wise: Only bring your shanks and ninja stars to the Pinellas County Courthouse if you want them confiscated.
The mornings are dark, is it time yet to set the clocks back an hour?
Honeymoon Island's 15th annual Halloween in the Park event is set for Oct. 26 and 27. The event features activities and haunted theatrics for children, teens and adults.
