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.
Dunedin resident Suzanne Henslee challenged Patch editors across Tampa Bay to get more fit by pledging to run in the Frenchy's Tiki 5K Beer Run And Phinley's Holiday 10K at Bright House Field on Saturday. Wish them luck!
Dunedin resident Suzanne Henslee challenged Patch editors across Tampa Bay to get more fit by pledging to run in the Frenchy's Tiki 5K Beer Run And Phinley's Holiday 10K at Bright House Field on Saturday. Wish them luck!
This weekend in Dunedin, there's no shortage of holiday things to do, whether you're finishing up shopping, trying to get into the spirit, or looking for family-friendly activities. See five things we found!
The City of Dunedin is soliciting community donations of non-perishible food items, grocery gift cards and new children's toys in the lobby at City Hall, now through Dec. 20.
Students at Dunedin High And Dunedin Highland Middle schools celebrated the 50-year anniversary of Interact Club on Nov. 27.
City officials honored Lt. Dewayne Fast with the Dunedin Firefighter of the Year award during a public meeting on Nov. 15.
With manatees moving to warmer waters as the temperature dips in Florida, boaters are reminded to take extra precautions to protect them.
David Shawn Hawkins and Steven Frederick Towle are facing felony charges for allegedly burglarizing a man's garage on San Christopher Drive on Nov. 14, according to authorities.
Is your gas tank low after the weekend? Here is where to get the best price on gas in Dunedin today.
The following report shows charges associated with Dunedin residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between Thursday, Nov. 15 and Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.
The Leonid meteor shower will peak on Nov. 17 and Nov. 20.
The following report shows charges associated with Dunedin residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between Nov. 8 and Nov. 14, 2012.
Catch Scottish Pipe Bands and some of the best Celtic rock bands in North America, including Seven Nations, Arvel Bird and Enter the Haggis, at Highlander Park on Saturday. Here's what to know if you go.
Catch Scottish Pipe Bands and some of the best Celtic rock bands in North America, including Seven Nations, Arvel Bird and Enter the Haggis, at Highlander Park on Saturday. Here's what to know if you go.
The lowest gas prices in Dunedin as reported on TampaGasPrices.com.
Alex Lynam's father Ken remembers the happy memories of his son as a drum major. Alex was killed in a head-on traffic crash on June 1. The other driver in the crash recently faced charges in Pinellas County Traffic Court.
Here's a look at dine-in options in Dunedin this Thanksgiving (Nov. 22, 2012).
"Ride & Run With The Stars" is set for Saturday, Dec. 1, at Fort DeSoto Park. Events start at 8 a.m., and registration will be open at 7 a.m.
About 80 residents gathered to vent much of their frustration at Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri over problems in a Dunedin neighborhood close to the north Clearwater border.
Lori Gooding, who assists teachers working with students with disabilities at Dunedin Elementary, was named a semifinalist for Pinellas County Schools' annual "Support Employee of the Year" honor.
