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.
If you eat at participating restaurants in Clearwater or (and some others in the Tampa Bay area) a part of the proceeds will go to HIV/AIDS service organizations.
Vendors at the Elks Lodge and a Dunedin restaurant are celebrating moms by helping the daughter of a Dunedin firefighter raise money she needs for therapy to walk.
We found some simple ways you can give back to the community.
If you eat at participating restaurants in St. Pete or (and some others in the Tampa Bay area) a part of the proceeds will go to HIV/AIDS service organizations.
Organizers say "there's ... plenty to see and do" at this Saturday's annual child-friendly event at Highlander Park. Here's what to know before you go.
If you eat at participating restaurants in the Largo area (and some others in the Tampa Bay area) a part of the proceeds will go to HIV/AIDS service organizations.
A new hair salon, a meeting about the North Douglas Avenue corridor and a weekend concert for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded San Jose Elementary School on April 20 for collecting 5,700 pounds of paper as part of its countywide recycling drive.
This year's showcase marks the first time Dunedin students' art hangs on display in the newly-constructed Children's Art Museum in what began as a collaborative effort between the principals, the Fine Art Center and the city.
If you eat at participating restaurants in Dunedin or (and some others in the Tampa Bay area) a part of the proceeds will go to HIV/AIDS service organizations.
The most important stuff going on this week in one tidy little place — it includes business networking, cheap gas and meetings that impact you.
Strong rain and storms are expected this weekend, here's what you need to know in the Palm Harbor area.
Strong rain and storms are expected this weekend, here's what you need to know in the Dunedin area.
A proposed ordinance with language restricting BB gun use in all public areas will receive public comment for the final time at the city commission meeting May 3.
Officials embraced a more colorful version of the Dunedin "E" brand design for attracting outsiders, but they want the branding committee to continue working on the slogan.
One candidate for Pinellas County sheriff stepped down after a forum in Dunedin on Wednesday night. Budget cuts and issues of integrity were the biggest concerns of the voters and candidates.
One candidate for Pinellas County sheriff stepped down after a forum in Dunedin on Wednesday night. Budget cuts and issues of integrity were the biggest concerns of the voters and candidates.
One candidate for Pinellas County sheriff stepped down after a forum in Dunedin on Wednesday night. Budget cuts and issues of integrity were the biggest concerns of the voters and candidates.
One candidate for Pinellas County sheriff stepped down after a forum in Dunedin on Wednesday night. Budget cuts and issues of integrity were the biggest concerns of the voters and candidates.
Institute for Creative Arts founder fabricates an appropriately-themed bicycle rack for a butterfly garden.
