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.
My second Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy class brought back tragic memories, valuable lessons and information worth passing along.
On Day 1 at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Citizens Academy, Maj. Wayne Morris said his expectations for patrol deputies are simple: "I expect you to go home at night."
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.
Check out one of the reasons we love to live in Dunedin
Good Living Magazine hosts trainers, experts, vendors and speakers to touch on health and parenting issues during the Healthy Happy Family Expo at the Conmy Center this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Good Living Magazine hosts trainers, experts, vendors and speakers to touch on health and parenting issues during the Healthy Happy Family Expo at the Conmy Center this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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 announcement regarding changes to the company's 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.
Only in "Five Things" will you find apples and underwear.
The needs of Curtis Fundamental Elementary students were met with backpack and school supply donations from parents before The Backpack Lady Project attempted to donate to the school last week, the principal said Monday.
Clearwater detectives released new information and enhanced video surveillance of the suspect at Fat Daddy's Watering Hole in Dunedin on the morning four years ago that a 51-year-old taxi driver was discovered shot to death on U.S. 19 in Clearwater
My second Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy class brought back tragic memories, valuable lessons and information worth passing along.
Each of the mayoral candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — how his life experience will contribute to the job, if elected.
Want to keep track of campaign appearances of your favorite presidential candidate? Both major candidates have an app for that.
Each of the commission candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his or her own words — how his or her life experience will contribute to the job, if elected.
Want to keep track of when your favorite presidential candidate makes an appearance near Safety Harbor? Both major candidates have an app for that.
Mayoral candidates Dave Eggers and Bob Hackworth and Commission Seat 3 candidates David Carson and Heather Gracy will answer questions solicted from voters in advance as they are drawn randomly next Wednesday.
Each of the mayoral candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — how his life experience will contribute to the job, if elected.
