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.
Voter information cards will include new voting district and precinct numbers, as well as polling places. The cards will be enclosed in red-white-and-blue mailers from the Supervisor of Elections.
Baby the two-toed sloth is in labor with her second baby in a little over a year.
A few good things for your Friday.
Some reasons to root for the home team.
Just a few things while you drink your morning coffee!
The first Dunedin Rubber Duck Derby at Weaver Park ended with a pleasant surprise for the Dunedin Historical Museum.
A Dunedin mother and baby reported missing early Saturday returned home unharmed after a 12-hour jaunt to Clearwater Beach, according to deputies.
Deputies say Enkyrosaum Santa-Cruz and her 9-month-old son Aurelio were last seen leaving their home on Dinnerbell Lane around 2 p.m. Friday.
The juvenile green sea turtle was "gasping for air" and "struggling to swim" about 200 yards from Honeymoon Island State Park, according to the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission. It will be rehabilitated at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Show your support for local EMS. Here's how —
Materials inside a kiln caught fire early Friday, causing an estimated $200 in damage, Dunedin firefighters report.
A few things to keep you connected with your community.
What's going on in Dunedin that's not happening anywhere else? Let's see ... A rubber duck derby, a Celtic rock concert, art parties, and freebies for giving food donations!
The only surviving osprey chick from the nest under DunedinOspreyCam.org watch is now a "healthy, robust" fledgling, says Sparky Jones, a spokeswoman for the website.
The next Pinellas County Sheriff candidate debate, set for July 17, will feature all candidates who meet the June 8 qualifying deadline.
Join the Patch RV as it rolls through Palm Harbor on Thursday and Saturday collecting food for hungry families. What's in it for you? Find out here!
The next Pinellas County Sheriff candidate debate, set for July 17, will feature all candidates who meet the June 8 qualifying deadline.
Join the Patch RV as it makes a special stop in Largo on Tuesday to collect food for hungry families. What's in it for you? Find out here!
Join the Patch RV as it rolls through Dunedin on Sunday and Monday collecting food for hungry families. What's in it for you? Find out here!
The next Pinellas County Sheriff candidate debate, set for July 17, will feature all candidates who meet the June 8 qualifying deadline.