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.
Learning a few defensive tactics during my third class at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Citizens Academy, while at first intimidating, proves a wise investment of time.
The up-and-coming corporate center is being built on the former site of the Nielsen Co. call center on Virginia Street. It is expected to be complete by 2013, according to a news release.
A recent announcement about changes to its membership rewards program has some petitioning to keep soymilk as a perk.
Learning a few defensive tactics during my third class at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Citizens Academy, while at first intimidating, proves a wise investment of time.
Learning a defensive tactics at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Citizens Academy, while at first intimidating, proves a wise investment.
Students at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School sold milk, cookies and ribbons all September to raise money to purchase livestock for families in developing countries.
Are you in the tourism industry? Applications are being accepted for four positions on Pinellas County's Tourist Development Council.
No behind-the-scenes dealings are part of an $800,000 funding package for "Quality of Life" institutions including the Dunedin Fine Arts Center and the Historical Society, according to officials.
Learning a few defensive tactics during my third class at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Citizens Academy, while at first intimidating, proves a wise investment of time.
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From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause in Dunedin.
Jamie Christopher Cruz, 18, of Pinehurst Road, entered a Bass Boulevard apartment late Friday and repeatedly struck two male victims over the head with a railroad spike, deputies report.
A recent Starbucks announcement regarding changes to its membership rewards program has the lactose intolerant community petitioning to keep soymilk as a perk.
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need on how and where to register to vote.
City Manager Rob DiSpirito packages improvements requiring a $800,000 commitment to the Dunedin Fine Art Center and the Dunedin Historical Museum.
A recent Starbucks announcement regarding changes to its membership rewards program has the lactose intolerant community petitioning to keep soymilk as a perk.
Each of the commission candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his or her own words — what quality of life advancements he or she sees in Dunedin's future.
Where to find the cheapest gas, important happenings for Dunedin residents this week and more.
A recent Starbucks announcement regarding changes to its membership rewards program has the lactose intolerant community petitioning to keep soymilk as a perk.
A recent Starbucks announcement regarding changes to its membership rewards program has the lactose intolerant community petitioning to keep soymilk as a perk.
