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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.
State Rep. Carl Zimmermann is a Palm Harbor resident who opted for Dunedin office space because it is more centrally located for his legislative aides, who are traveling from south Pinellas county, he said.
State Rep. Carl Zimmermann is a Palm Harbor resident who opted for Dunedin office space because it is more centrally located for his legislative aides, who are traveling from south Pinellas county, he said.
From drunken driving arrests to drug busts and 28 traffic citations, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office had a busy weekend pulling over impaired drivers.
Check out one of the reasons we love to live in Dunedin!
The City of Dunedin Pipe Band brought home a victory from Winter Springs over the weekend, the band reports.
Sheriff's deputies arrested 12 drivers charged with DUIs and wrote 28 citations during a targeted patrol across Pinellas County over the weekend.
The application period to enroll your student at a magnet, fundamental or career academy program is Wednesday, Jan. 23. Pinellas County Schools is offering hands-on help all day Tuesday at its central office in Largo.
A Dunedin musician recently penned a touching song that commemorates the 26 lives lost in the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy.
The following report shows charges associated with Dunedin residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between Friday, Jan. 11 and Friday, Jan. 18.
Here's a look at what government-run offices and parks are open and closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Here's a look at what government-run offices and parks are open and closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Here's a look at what government-run offices and parks are open and closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Here's a look at what government-run offices and parks are open and closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Here's a look at what government-run offices and parks are open and closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day.
In Dunedin, the library and senior center are closed, but solid waste pickup is operating on a regular schedule. What about Honeymoon Island? Find out here.
The Suncoast Animal League is trying to find forever homes for these great pets.
Dunedin's annual Unity Breakfast and Diversity March honors the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's dream, and this year officials are commemorating Lorraine Leland.
Mark Anthony Newman, 45, is accused of hitting and strangling a woman, and then holding her captive, according to Pinellas County Sheriff's arrest records. The woman was able to escape when the man used the restroom, authorities report.
Dunedin Elementary student Trista Sarles-Redfield, 9, explains how much her father's return from a year-long deployment means to her.
Trista Sarles-Redfield, 9, was delighted to see her father enter her fourth-grade classroom at Dunedin Elementary School on Thursday. He surprised her with flowers in front of her peers a day earlier than expected.