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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.
Commission Seat 3 candidate Heather Gracy received an outpouring of financial support from members of Dunedin Fine Art Center advisory board and board of directors. She has also outspent her opponent on mailers, parties and marketing.
Dunedin Commission Seat 3 candidates David Carson and Heather Gracy are neck and neck in the campaign money race. Who's donating to who? Find out here.
Longtime Florida legislator Tom Anderson and several Dunedin Chamber of Commerce board members donated to Commissioner David Carson's re-election campaign.
Hungry Howie's Pizza is raising money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation throughout the month of October. Here's how you can help.
Check out one of the reasons we love to live in Dunedin!
A Dunedin woman is alleged to have taken 280 collectible coins valued at $8,400 from a family member and sold many of them for cash several times at two Dunedin coin and gold dealers, according to Pinellas County Sheriff's arrest records.
A Dunedin hair salon is streaking people's hair pink during October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Don't be shy. Show us your streak!
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is throwing more charges onto a growing pile for a man suspected of taking toilet parts from public restrooms in Dunedin, Clearwater and Largo.
No one should be bored with outdoor options like live mariachi at the Dia de los Muertos Fiesta, an antiques fair and classic car show, and carnival games at the annual Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival today.
Squeeze in the last bit of fun at the Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival and watch the famed Avett Brothers perform live at Clearwater Jazz Holiday today.
Looking for something to do? Well, there's no shortage of things to do with the family or with friends in Dunedin this weekend. Take a look at some of the major events around town.
Herman Acosta, 43, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing toilet pipes from Clearwater Main Library, according to Clearwater Police.
I aimed for a kill shot, right at the heart — a strange feeling — even if the man was just a paper target.
Have you seen a group of cyclists during the morning and afternoon commute this week on West Bay Drive?
Residents and merchants are invited to cheer the cyclists on at Oak Tree Plaza at noon and possibly be featured in a video to be aired at a conference with 6,500 travel industry attendees, a Visit Dunedin spokeswoman said.
This year's Paint the Town Pink event is in memory of Vicki Branson, a Dunedin breast cancer survivor who went into remission and passed away in September.
House of Carts just finished a custom pink golf cart to be raffled at Thursday's annual Paint the Town Pink event in downtown Dunedin, which raises money for Morton Plant Mease's Mammography Voucher Program.
The Publix Super Market at Caladesi Shopping Center in Dunedin reopens Thursday morning after a 10-month reconstruction project that added a drive-thru pharmacy and 13,000 square feet.
A major microbrew distributor joined forces with 7venth Sun Brewing Company for a special celebratory release at Dunedin's Craft Beer and Crab Festival at Olde Bay Cafe on Friday.
Mayoral candidates Dave Eggers and Bob Hackworth and Commission Seat 3 candidates David Carson and Heather Gracy each took a moment on the Patch Podium to address public safety.
