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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.
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How religious would you consider yourself?
I am Catholic and regularly attend Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Dunedin.
Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — his stance on consolidating municipal police departments.
This week on the Patch Podium, the candidates explain their stance on contracting county sheriff's law enforcement services in place of municipal police departments.
Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — his stance on consolidating municipal police departments.
Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — his stance on consolidating municipal police departments.
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Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — his stance on consolidating municipal police departments.
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Tim Corcoran, a former federal judge from South Tampa, celebrates his first Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on July 14.
With the Republican primary drawing near, one candidate for Pinellas County Sheriff seems to be shying from the spotlight, according to candidate forum organizers.
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Now the team, comprised of Little League ball players from Clearwater, Largo and Dunedin, heads to Fort Lauderdale this weekend to represent Florida against state champions from across the southeast — all for a shot at the Big League World Series.
Now the team, some Greater Largo Little League ball players, heads to Fort Lauderdale this weekend to represent Florida against state champions from across the southeast — all for a shot at the Big League World Series.