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.
The Rotary Club of Dunedin is still selling tickets for the opportunity to win a 2012 Harley Davidson or four-night Carnival Cruise at Cricketers on Friday and Saturday. Drawing is Sunday.
Toronto will pitch Ricky Romero against Tampa's Jeff Niemann.
A few things you may be able to use to plan your week.
Everything you could possibly need to get through the day. Cheap gas, fun things to do on a Friday, and where to eat (whether you're an athlete or just observing Lent).
A lull in residential growth has dried up funds for public park lands. Tonight officials discuss what, if anything, should be changed in a longtime ordinance to help spur development.
Deciding what to do this weekend? Here's a look ahead and also a look at how the city is trying to make the golf cart zones safer.
Toronto's Henderson Alvarez starts against New York's Freddy Garcia at 1:05 p.m. today.
Robert Burdewick recently acquired the 2,000th police-themed statuette in his large collection on display at the National Armed Services & Law Enforcement Memorial Museum on Douglas Avenue.
We found a way you can help the Make-A-Wish Foundation and a reason to eat pie today.
Coach Rick Kroeger recognizes his first-year 13-and-under travel ball team for a championship well played in the Battle to the Bone III USSSA Baseball Tournament in Oldsmar on March 9 and 10.
The 22-year-old was one of 47 people arrested in a Polk County prostitution sting over the weekend.
Getting ready for St. Patrick's Day? We found two ways to start warming up for it in Dunedin.
Eating out tonight could benefit children at a local school and more to know today.
It's the battle of the birds at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium as Toronto's Brandon Morrow faces Baltimore's Wei-Yin Chen on Monday afternoon.
The Blue Jays' Dustin McGowan starts against the Astros today at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.
Know which beer bar celebrates its anniversary today, where to eat Monday to help a local elementary school, and other weekend stuff.
T.G. I. 2nd Friday Wine and Art Walk! Here's what's to know:
Brett Cecil starts against the Yankees at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.
Stay connected to what's going on in Dunedin.
Baseball, desserts and the cheapest gas. Five Things is the only place these things go hand-in-hand.