Beliefs 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 and human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal certain key beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for our editors to inject these beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will force us to be ever mindful to write, report, and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you, the user, ever think you see evidence that we failed in this mission, we wholeheartedly invite you to let us know. Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs? I think it's important to vote on issues not people or by political party. However I am a registered Democrat.
Religion
How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious? I believe in a higher power and prayer.
Local Hot Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? The economy, education, transportation, and small business development.
Where do you stand on each of these issues? I think all these issues go hand in hand. If residents of Westchase can't find well paying jobs they can't support local business. And if our roads aren't up to par we can't get home in the evenings in time to help our children with their homework. The key is compromise. I think the community as a whole has to look at the big picture and be willing to perhaps sacrifice in the short term for a better future. There are a lot of great minds in Westchase so if any community can find a solution it's this one.
Display your carved pumpkin on your porch in Carrollwood for Halloween! And then use the suggested recipe to make delicious pumpkin seeds.
Display your carved pumpkin on your porch in Westchase for Halloween! And then use the suggested recipe to make delicious pumpkin seeds.
Citizens can now sign up to receive Blue Alerts, which are issued when a law enforcement officer is killed, assaulted, missing, or suffered serious injury, and the suspect is gone.
Halloween is Wednesday, October 31.
A look back at the week that was...
A look back at the week that was...
Republican Congressman Connie Mack, who is trying to unseat Democrat Senator Bill Nelson, made a campaign stop in Ozona on Wednesday. He spoke with Palm Harbor Patch about what he plans to do for Floridians if he's elected.
Yo Me Cuido is a breast cancer awareness program that offers a workshop in Spanish.
The mall will have two days of events centered on the holiday.
Do you plan on attending a Halloween party this weekend? A warning: the Florida Highway Patrol has launched an aggressive crackdown on impaired drivers that runs through Nov. 4.
Do you plan on attending a Halloween party this weekend? A warning: the Florida Highway Patrol has launched an aggressive crackdown on impaired drivers that runs through Nov. 4.
When Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Connie Mack's big campaign bus rolled into the tiny community of Ozona, it turned a lot of heads. Mack's family joined him onstage for a campaign rally at the Ozona Pig on Wednesday.
There are 15 early voting sites in the county.
There are 15 early voting sites in the county.
The mall will have two days of events centered on the holiday.
A look at what's available at the Odessa Organic Farmer's Market.
Thousands turned out for the Barack Obama Rally on Thursday.
The New Port Richey Patch editor gets ready for Halloween by criticizing one of the most popular creatures.
The annual race takes place Saturday, October 27
The Bradenton resident is a former classroom teacher who now works with a teachers' union. She attended President Barack Obama's rally in Tampa Oct. 25.
