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.
City officials are planning to remove a righthand turn lane on Skinner Boulevard to create a more pedestrian friendly strip between Martin Luther King Jr and Douglas avenues.
City leaders weigh in Thursday on proposed zone changes that would pave the way for artists to live and work in downtown Dunedin.
Richard Bennett's photo taken from the Dunedin Causeway is Patch's featured Facebook cover photo for April. Meet the man behind the lens.
City leaders are repealing Dunedin's official tree of 45 years Thursday to make new designations for the city's tree, bird and flower.
A Dunedin race promoter is encouraging local runners to wear a race T-shirt to work Tuesday in honor of the Boston Marathon bomb victims.
Eight tartans received a blessing during the annual Kirkin' o' the Tartans service at First Presbyterian Church on April 14.
Newly-formed Suncoast Vipers 11-and-under baseball team take home a championship trophy in its first travel tournament, Les Janiszewski, Vipers information manager, reports.
A newly-installed water slide at Highlander Pool welcomes the opening of Dunedin's pool season.
Kilt-clad athletes battle for athletic supremacy at the Dunedin Highland Games on Saturday, April 13. Here's what to know before you go.
Bicycle enthusiasts and businesses vested in the city's proposed northern route project, which seeks to connect Pinellas Trail to popular Dunedin destinations, gave their support April 9.
Freestylists attending the Dunedin Lyricist Society's weekly hip-hop open mic night at Blur on Monday are hoping to raise funds for Dunedin Relay for Life.
Sail Honeymoon was selected as the winning bidder for Dunedin Causeway Concession services on Tuesday and will enter into the contract negotiation phase.
The following report shows charges associated with residents in Dunedin booked at Pinellas County Jail between April 6 and 12, along with others arrested from Dunedin.
Colin O'Brien, a former provost of Stirling, Scotland, shares historical significance of the sister city's upcoming anniversaries Thursday, while he is in town for the Dunedin Highland Games.
Brenden Patrick Biggers is accused of entering multiple vehicles in an attempt to steal money in the Ravenwood Manor area of Dunedin late Friday, authorities report.
Authorities issued charges for DUI, possession of substances including crystal meth, prescription pain pills and marijuana as part of a sobriety checkpoint near Clearwater High School late Friday and early Saturday.
The following report shows charges associated with residents in Dunedin booked at Pinellas County Jail between March 30 and April 5, along with others arrested from Dunedin.
City staff is discussing bids received for the Causeway Concession services on Tuesday. The meeting is open to the public.
A tentative city plan seeks to create spurs off the Pinellas Trail aimed at connecting Dunedin High and the community and Fine Art centers. Staff seeks feedback on its first phase Tuesday.
A dedication ceremony for the new "John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park," named for Dunedin's late and longest serving city manager, is at 2:30 p.m. April 7.
