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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.
City leaders in a retreat focused on Dunedin's future talked about abandoning use of the word "southside" when talking about parts of the city in order to change some possible negative perceptions. What's your take?
City leaders brainstorming in a retreat focused on Dunedin's future discussed the possibility of closing off downtown Main Street between Highland and Douglas avenues. What's your take?
The Dunedin Smokehouse announces its full collaboration beer dinner menu for Wednesday, March 6. The event highlights local brews during Tampa Bay Beer Week, a regional celebration of craft brews.
Nominations to award a person, group or business in Dunedin that has gone beyond the norm to help the local environment will be accepted through Friday, March 8.
Verizon IndyCar officials let organizers know the unfortunate news in an email Thursday.
Expedition Florida 500 adventurer Justin Riney arrived in Dunedin on Monday and spent two nights on Honeymoon Island. Riney had many good things to say about his stay.
City leaders were fed for their time — roughly seven hours — spent brainstorming Dunedin's future at Dunedin Community Center on Feb. 28.
Main Street and Broadway shut down this weekend for some muscle cars and antique treasure hunting, while another group in town flaunt their fashion sense for a good cause. See what else is happening in Dunedin today!
Justin Riney set out on an epic year-long, Expedition Florida 500 journey which included a stop near Clearwater this week.
Discussion sessions for a daylong, catered retreat for elected officials Thursday, Feb. 28, is based in part, on each commissioner's feedback on their top five concerns for the future planning of Dunedin. What did each commissioner list?
Rotary Club volunteers were stationed outside businesses in Dunedin on Saturday, Feb. 23, painting people's pinky fingers to bring awareness and raise money for polio immunizations worldwide.
A motion to fund only two of the three proposed projects in an $800,000 package benefitting the Dunedin Fine Art Center, Historical Museum and the Blatchley House at Weaver Park, left some officials confused and surprised at Thursday's city meeting
Dogtown Poker Poochapalooza set for March 7 highlights Weyerbacher Brewing Company's Last Chance IPA and guides visitors through three of downtown Dunedin's dog-friendly beer bars as part of Tampa Bay Beer Week.
Steven Beaty and Agnes Thomas were honored for their "outstanding dedication, commitment and support" Tuesday by Pinellas County Schools. Here's a quick look at why their service is so valued.
Gregory Brady, property owner of 351 Main Street in downtown Dunedin, is re-opening the longtime hair salon under a new name at the end of March.
Afternoon walkers on Dunedin Causeway would have had no indication of Justin Riney's epic Expedition Florida 500 journey unfolding nearby on Monday.
Afternoon walkers on Dunedin Causeway would have had no indication of Justin Riney's epic Expedition Florida 500 journey unfolding nearby on Monday.
South Beach Pavilion's Friday Night Fish Fry is the type of place beachgoers wander up to after a day in the sun, with sand on their toes, salt in their hair and an appetite for comfort food.
Home Plate on the Trail is open for business in time to welcome baseball fans in town for the Toronto Blue Jays' Spring Training season home opener.
Dunedin officials unanimously agreed to rename Pioneer Park for one of the city's longest serving public servants during a tearful commission meeting Thursday, Feb. 21.
