Email: Sunde.Farquhar@Patch.com
Phone: 727-249-4457
Hometown: Seattle
Birthday: Yes, I have one!
Bio: Sunde Farquhar is Local Editor for Palm Harbor Patch. Prior to joining Patch, she spent 16 years working as a journalist at TV stations in Tampa, Seattle, and Knoxville, TN. Some of the positions she's held include Managing Editor at Bay News 9 in Tampa, Assignment Manager at Northwest Cable News in Seattle, Assignment Editor at Northwest Cable News in Seattle, Newscast Producer at ABC Action News (WFTS-TV) in Tampa and WATE-TV in Knoxville, TN, and Independent Newspaper Publisher in Knoxville, TN.
Sunde graduated from Seattle University with a bachelor's degree in Communications -Journalism.
Sunde is very knowledgable about the issues impacting people who live in Tampa Bay, especially in Pinellas County, which is where Sunde and her journalist husband live with their Chow Chow named Daisy.
In their spare time, Sunde and her husband enjoy camping, hiking, traveling and hanging out with family, friends and their dog.
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 was raised by a single mother who was a liberal Democrat and very strong in her political beliefs. Having been raised in a Democratic family, I always considered myself a Democrat, but, as I became older my political beliefs changed and I am now a registered Republican. I consider myself to have moderate political beliefs leaning toward the conservative side. However, I do not always vote along party lines.
Religion
How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?
Casual. I have a deep respect and pride for our country which allows people to have the freedom of the religion of their choice.
Local Hot Button Issues
What do you think are the two or three most important issues facing the community?
Schools
Local Economy
Property Values
Where do you stand on each of these issues?
Schools- I believe that a good education is the foundation to a good life, and making sure kids get a solid education should be a top priority. I think it is everyone's responsibility to make that happen, from parents, to students, to teachers, and community leaders. Maybe it's time to think outside the box, when it comes to solving issues involving funding, quality of education and teacher salaries.
Local Economy- I see a lot of empty storefronts which is disturbing because local businesses are a vital part of every community. More should be done to support small businesses, which in turn will make for a stronger economy in local communities.
Property Values- Yowsa! What a mess!
As our video shows, bicyclists and skateboarders do not appear to be bothered by construction workers on the Pinellas Trail. They just pedal and skate around them.
A flurry of construction is underway at the 27-acre estate on Keystone Road that former NBA star Matt Geiger sold in 2011 for $8 million, which was less than half the original asking price of $20 million.
Palm Harbor Patch is proud to help this great pet find a forever home.
With its upscale suburban feel and easy commute to Tampa, it's no secret that East Lake is a desirable place to live. Today, we're highlighting East Lake Woodlands, one of East Lake's many subdivisions.
As our video shows, bicyclists and skateboarders do not appear to be bothered by construction workers on the Pinellas Trail. They just pedal and skate around them.
Did you see the smoke plume Tuesday afternoon?
The $1,000 grant will be used to create a safe driving campaign at East Lake HIgh School.
Pre-registration is recommended for The Centre's annual Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance.
Hot chocolate, hot food and hot music helped keep everyone warm during Palm Harbor's First Friday celebration on Feb. 4.
Did you see the smoke plume Tuesday afternoon?
John Bonacci, 59, of Palm Harbor was hauling a load of gravel on the Howard Frankland Bridge Monday morning when he lost control of the dump truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Last week, we showed you the most expensive home in East Lake, which is listed for sale at $2,995,000. This week, we're showing you a two-bedroom condo listed for $69,900.
A pair of young bald eagles has picked an unlikely spot for their home: A Palm Harbor RV park.
John Bonacci, 59, of Palm Harbor was hauling a load of gravel on the Howard Frankland Bridge Monday morning when he lost control of the dump truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Countryside High School students included multiple Palm Harbor locations in a video that will be used to teach fourth-graders about north Pinellas County history.
Maya Kahli, a student at Ridgecrest Elementary, participated in a video that will be used to teach fourth-graders about north Pinellas County history.
World War II re-enactor John Thomas of Bradenton recently traveled to Crystal Beach to help with the filming of a video that teaches Pinellas County fourth-graders about history and a unique tree with ties to the war.
Calvary Baptist Church's new north campus will be located on the grounds of the old East Lake Baptist Church, which is located at 1190 East Lake Road.
Lydia Lee Resmondo, 23, is charged with fraudulent use of a credit card. Deputies say she admitted to using another woman's debit card.
Countryside High School students included multiple Palm Harbor locations in a video that will be used to teach 4th graders about North Pinellas county history.
