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.
Officials must determine whether proposed changes including a new fence and modified awning fit into their vision for downtown Dunedin at tonight's commission meeting at City Hall (6:30 p.m.).
Ron Barnette sought counsel from his Facebook friends on what to wear at the upcoming city commission meeting. What did he decide?
Palm Harbor resident Ruth Teal took a ride back in time, when her daughters surprised her with a ride in a Model T.
Three reasons to celebrate the start of the Florida State League season.
Last day for the Cancer Crushers' bake sale! Also, here are a couple of things city leaders are talking about at City Hall tonight.
It's perfect weather for all the Easter egg hunts around town. Also, found a car wash that would help the hometown team today and a little nugget for beer enthusiasts.
A Palm Harbor man was one of two people injured when a car crashed into a restaurant in Dunedin Tuesday.
A months-long plea to fix potholes on the Dunedin Causeway beaches results in a collaboration between the city and county for long-term maintenance.
Casa Tina waitress Alexandra Chaar appeared in an ABC 20/20 segment on lottery winners Friday.
Why are we singing along with Ernie on Sesame Street? Also, remember that April starts dry season (ahem, mind your reclaimed water restrictions!).
Don't miss out on freebies this weekend for the grand opening of Dunkin Donuts, five places to get cheap gas, where to take your kids for a big ol' fashioned Easter egg hunt, and other things to know.
A Dunedin man helped locate a rare classic Ford Model T as a birthday surprise for a downtown merchant's 92-year-old mother.
An osprey keeps a birds' eye view on traffic.
Know what to expect as you go about your day.
Lots of family-centric events going on in Dunedin this weekend. Here are a few of the highlights.
Check out one of the reasons we love to live in Dunedin.
Check out one of the reasons we love to live in Dunedin.
A little something for merchants, dog owners and parents.
Stay connected to your community.
Diane Perry came to a wild animal's aide when no other animal rescue group was available on Monday.
