Email: kathryn.dolac@patch.com
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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.
Mayoral candidate Bob Hackworth said he was 'ashamed of Dunedin' for its 'silence' on the issue, prompting commissioners to fire back that they're pursuing a countywide ordinance.
The Heather Gracy campaign sent a mailer to Dunedin residents last week accusing her political opponent Commissioner David Carson of back-door politics and cronyism.
Dunedin's oldest brewery kicks off Oktoberfest with OktoBEERfest Thursday with food, live music, Litersteins and beer. Here's a glance at Dunedin Brewery's party and a roundup of other festivities around Dunedin this month.
The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce is soliciting nominations for the coveted "Business of the Year" and "Delightful Dunedin" awards. Find out how to nominate your business.
A man is charged with aggravated battery after allegedly pushing his wife down some stairs during a domestic dispute that left her bloody on Sept. 28.
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 explain what can be done to spur development in Dunedin.
Each of the commission candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain what can be done to spur development in Dunedin.
Each of the commission candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain what can be done to spur development in Dunedin.
Each of the mayoral candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain what can be done to spur development in Dunedin.
Each of the mayoral candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain what can be done to spur development in Dunedin.
Janice Spencer Smith won Dunedin Patch's Facebook Cover Photo Contest. Her photo will be featured as the Dunedin Patch Facebook cover photo for the month of October.
City candidates answered individual voter questions on topics ranging from public safety to domestic partner registries during Wednesday's forum at the Hale Senior Activity Center.
Vice Mayor Ron Barnette, Sen. Jack Latvala and retired City Attorney John Hubbard are among the celebrity chefs grilling out at Weaver Park on Sunday starting at 3:30 p.m.
Try something different by fishing at night. You'll experience the outdoors in a whole different light!
From Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, irrigation with reclaimed water supplied by Pinellas County is limited to three days per week, based on the resident’s home address, according to the Pinellas County Utilities Department.
Volunteers and fun-seekers, mark your calendar for this year's "Halloween Happening." It features a Zombie Apocalypse Haunted Hayride, Boo in the Zoo and more.
We're not even gonna try and enter this one, but if you think you have the brains to figure it out, you might have a shot at winning a chunk of the $25,000 in prize money from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Check out one of the reasons we love to live in Dunedin.
Dunedin pet owners can take their animals to receive a blessing in honor of the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology.
Did someone say FREE coffee?! Also, are you traveling out of state in the near future? You may want to enter this local raffle for a chance at a free flight.
