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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.
A day after their bus broke down in Georgia, District 12 Big Leaguers from Dunedin, Largo, Clearwater and Palm Harbor headed to Shriners Hospitals in Greenville, SC, to sign autographs for kids before their World Series appearance on Thursday.
A day after their bus broke down in Georgia, District 12 Big Leaguers from Dunedin, Largo, Clearwater and Palm Harbor headed to Shriners Hospitals in Greenville, SC, to sign autographs for kids before their World Series appearance on Thursday.
Dunedin Patch is entering a chili in the Dunedin Blue Jays' long-awaited cook-off. Fans can enjoy all-you-can-eat chili sampling and vote for their favorite on Sunday. All proceeds go to a good cause. Gates open at 4 p.m.
Academie Da Vinci Charter School's dream to expand and upgrade is finally a reality because of roughly 10 years of prudent spending and planning, says Principal Susan Ray. About 47 slots were still open to students as of late last week.
How can you help Caladesi and Honeymoon Islands today? The answer is hidden within.
The hotel Bible is a key component of success for some of the all stars from Dunedin, Largo, Clearwater and Palm Harbor who are on their way today to represent Florida and the Southeast United States in the Big League Baseball World Series in Easley, SC.
The hotel Bible is a key component of success for some of the all stars from Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Largo, and Clearwater who are on their way to represent Florida and the Southeast United States in the Big League Baseball World Series in Easley, SC.
The hotel Bible is a key component of success for some of the all stars from Dunedin, Largo, Clearwater and Palm Harbor who are on their way today to represent Florida and the Southeast United States in the Big League Baseball World Series in Easley, SC.
The hotel Bible is a key component of success for some of the all stars from Dunedin, Largo, Clearwater and Palm Harbor who are on their way today to represent Florida and the Southeast United States in the Big League Baseball World Series in Easley, SC.
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The new city brand depicting "DUNEDIN" as "Home of Honeymoon Island" and design concepts for city stationery and brochures was approved Thursday, July 19, during a meeting at City Hall.
OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights!
Dunedin Blue Jays pitcher Boomer Potts moves into round two in a Minor League Baseball contest for "best" name. Help him advance past Caleb Bushyhead. Cast your vote by July 23.
Leaders will discuss moving forward with the city brand without an additional tagline underneath the words "Home of Honeymoon Island" at today's 6:30 p.m. commission meeting at City Hall.
See complete Patch coverage of the debate, including the entire debate on video.
Did someone say all-you-can-eat? The Dunedin Smokehouse is just one of several restaurants participating at the stadium's Brews and BBQ Night this evening!
Back-to-school season is gearing up, which means so is The Backpack Lady!
A Patch reader saw this double rainbow while she was in downtown Dunedin on Sunday evening. What does it mean?
