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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.
Dunedin commissioners agreed in a 3-2 vote to move forward on a three-year-old agreement with Glen Steinke, the expiring concessionaire at Sail Honeymoon on Dunedin Causeway, to open the land to competitive bidding.
With a looming deadline for developers to close on the second half of the six-years vacant Gateway Project lot in downtown Dunedin, city staff and Pizutti Builders are looking to firm up a final price. The negotiations may mean another 180-day extension
A misunderstanding prompted the 2010 commission to hold off on sending Causeway concession services out to competitive bidding until January 2013.
A story on Dunedin officials' Jan. 24 discussion for creating a loophole in policy that allows a Causeway concessionaire to skip the re-bid process in a soon-to-expire city agreement sparked some insightful opinions.
After months of delays, Dunedin's city attorney and staff experts are recommending that elected officials allow the Causeway concession services open to competitive bidding at Thursday's public meeting at City Hall.
The owner of Novel Blend, a new art and collectible shop, is trying to rally mid-town Main Street merchants together in hopes of bringing a Dunedin sense of place to the State Road 580 corridor.
Looking for a St. Patrick's Day weekend fun run to get your celebration started? You may consider The Leprechaun Challenge, completing back-to-back 5K run/walks on March 16 and 17 in Palm Harbor and Dunedin and a duathlon.
Commissioners discussed the possibility of sending a local delegation to Stirling and Toronto in order to preserve and maintain the city's international partnerships during a Feb. 28 retreat on Dunedin's future.
Dunedin House of Beer brings Tampa Bay Beer Week festivities to Edgewater Park with a day of live music, craft brews and local food on Saturday, March 9.
Looking for a St. Patrick's Day weekend fun run to get your celebration started? You may consider The Leprechaun Challenge, completing back-to-back 5K run/walks on March 16 and 17 in Palm Harbor and Dunedin and a duathlon.
The camp is set up for children between ages 5 and 12 during spring break for Pinellas County Schools.
Fire officials report no injuries in the early morning house blaze on Ranch Road.
Have you seen Dunedin Patch's latest Facebook cover photo? Get to know the Dunedin woman who snapped the photo!
Hundreds of people attend Friday night fish dinners every week at the Knights of Columbus hall on San Christopher Drive.
Gov. Rick Scott signed a death warrant for the execution of the convicted killer in the 1980 slaying of 10-year-old Elisa Nelson Friday.
Officials say cold shelters will open at various locations around the county around 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. Guests will be accepted throughout the night.
Officials say cold shelters will open at various locations around the county around 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. Guests will be accepted throughout the night.
Officials say cold shelters will open at various locations around the county around 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. Guests will be accepted throughout the night.
Officials say cold shelters will open at various locations around the county around 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. Guests will be accepted throughout the night.
Officials say cold shelters will open at various locations around the county around 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. Guests will be accepted throughout the night.
