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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.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Capt. Glenn Luben, the new man in charge of daily patrol operations in north Pinellas, including parts of unincorporated Clearwater, shares challenges faced in times of tightening budgets and evolving technology.
Friday night fish and shrimp dinners at VFW Post 2550 in Dunedin delivers more than just fried food every week.
A Celebration of Life potluck for Dan Soyka, a young Dunedin man who passed away after a struggle with incurable ALS, is set for Monday, 6 p.m., at the Dunedin House of Beer.
One of two suspects in a Jan. 15 armed robbery at the Munchee's convenience store on Union Street in Dunedin is in custody Feb. 15, after he turned himself into authorities.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Capt. Glenn Luben, the new leader of patrol operations in north Pinellas, recently sat down with Patch to share things he loves about his job and some challenges he faces.
The following report shows charges associated with Dunedin residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between Saturday, Feb. 9 and Friday, Feb. 15, 2013.
Pinellas County dispatched 32 emergency calls in Dunedin ranging from trespassing to burglary and battery between Friday, Feb. 8 and Thursday, Feb. 14, according to Pinellas County Crime Viewer records.
Suncoast Animal League's seventh annual Mutt March at Highlander Park in Dunedin on Feb. 16 will reveal more that the most talented dogs in the area. It will also determine the next Honorary four-legged (or web-footed) Mayor of Dunedin.
Dan Soyka, a Dunedin man ailing from a debilitating and degenerative disease, passed away in his sleep over night, his friends announced on Facebook on Valentine's Day.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Capt. Glenn Luben, the new man in charge of day-to-day patrol operations in north Pinellas, shares challenges he and his deputies face in times of tightening budgets and evolving technology.
Suncoast Animal League's seventh annual Mutt March at Highlander Park in Dunedin on Feb. 16 will reveal more that the most talented dogs in the area. It will also determine the next Honorary four-legged (or web-footed) Mayor of Dunedin.
"To not give him a long term contract would be such a loss to all of us on the Causeway and Dunedin," writes Lucy Lynch, Dunedin Causeway resident.
The 22nd annual downtown Dunedin Mardi Gras street celebration starts at 5 p.m. Tuesday with a parade. Here's all you need to know, from road closures, parking and start times, who's performing, after parties and of course, the parade route.
The 22nd annual downtown Dunedin Mardi Gras street celebration kicks off Tuesday at 5 p.m. Here's all you need to know, from road closures, parking and start times to the parade route, who's performing, after parties and more.
A high-powered, national plaintiff litigation firm told Dunedin commissioners Thursday that he'd have a draft recovery claim against BP ready in about two weeks.
The 22nd annual downtown Dunedin Mardi Gras street celebration kicks off Tuesday at 5 p.m. Here's all you need to know, from road closures, parking and start times to the parade route, who's performing, after parties and more.
Twenty-five emergency calls were made in Dunedin between Friday, Feb. 1 to Thursday, Feb. 7, according to the Pinellas County Crime Viewer.
The following report shows charges associated with Dunedin residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between Saturday, Feb. 2 and Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.
City commissioners accepted a $200,000 check from the Dunedin Youth Guild for a future nature-themed playground at J.C. Weaver Park during Thursday's public hearing at City Hall.
Steve Paschopoulos of Dunedin brought 28 years of experience in the family produce business to a new location on Bayshore Boulevard, just in time for the Florida strawberry season.