Email: Sunde.Farquhar@Patch.com
Phone: 727-249-4457
Hometown: Seattle
Birthday: Yes, I have one!
Bio: Sunde Farquhar is Local Editor for Palm Harbor Patch. Prior to joining Patch, she spent 16 years working as a journalist at TV stations in Tampa, Seattle, and Knoxville, TN. Some of the positions she's held include Managing Editor at Bay News 9 in Tampa, Assignment Manager at Northwest Cable News in Seattle, Assignment Editor at Northwest Cable News in Seattle, Newscast Producer at ABC Action News (WFTS-TV) in Tampa and WATE-TV in Knoxville, TN, and Independent Newspaper Publisher in Knoxville, TN.
Sunde graduated from Seattle University with a bachelor's degree in Communications -Journalism.
Sunde is very knowledgable about the issues impacting people who live in Tampa Bay, especially in Pinellas County, which is where Sunde and her journalist husband live with their Chow Chow named Daisy.
In their spare time, Sunde and her husband enjoy camping, hiking, traveling and hanging out with family, friends and their dog.
Beliefs
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Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs?
I was raised by a single mother who was a liberal Democrat and very strong in her political beliefs. Having been raised in a Democratic family, I always considered myself a Democrat, but, as I became older my political beliefs changed and I am now a registered Republican. I consider myself to have moderate political beliefs leaning toward the conservative side. However, I do not always vote along party lines.
Religion
How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?
Casual. I have a deep respect and pride for our country which allows people to have the freedom of the religion of their choice.
Local Hot Button Issues
What do you think are the two or three most important issues facing the community?
Schools
Local Economy
Property Values
Where do you stand on each of these issues?
Schools- I believe that a good education is the foundation to a good life, and making sure kids get a solid education should be a top priority. I think it is everyone's responsibility to make that happen, from parents, to students, to teachers, and community leaders. Maybe it's time to think outside the box, when it comes to solving issues involving funding, quality of education and teacher salaries.
Local Economy- I see a lot of empty storefronts which is disturbing because local businesses are a vital part of every community. More should be done to support small businesses, which in turn will make for a stronger economy in local communities.
Property Values- Yowsa! What a mess!
Pinellas County Sheriff’s detectives have released surveillance photos of the man they believe burglarized Strachan's Homemade Ice Cream in Palm Harbor in April.
If the mother in your life is always busy with mom duties, how about giving her some time off and a bit of pampering? We have spas right here in Palm Harbor where mom'll be treated like a queen.
Firefighter Bill Figueredo is accused of performing a Nazi salute to East Lake Fire Commission Chairman Mark Weinkrantz, who was not at Monday evening's special meeting.
Firefighter Bill Figueredo is accused of performing a Nazi salute to East Lake Fire Commission Chairman Mark Weinkrantz, who was not at Monday evening's special meeting.
These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from May 3-5, 2013.
These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from May 3-5, 2013.
Florida Highway Patrol investigators say Axios A. Kazouris, 30, crashed into three other vehicles after attempted to make a u-turn by driving over the grassy median just north of Nebraska Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
Little Ireland Nugent, 2, of Palm Harbor, was wearing a sparkly yellow princess dress for her homecoming. She had been hospitalized since April 10, when her ankles were severed in a freak lawn mower accident at her home.
Little Ireland Nugent, 2, of Palm Harbor, was wearing a sparkly yellow princess dress for her homecoming. She had been hospitalized since April 10, when her ankles were severed in a freak lawn mower accident at her home.
Former pro wrester and amputee Steve Chamberland is founder of the 50 Legs prosthetics charity which recently had a golf tournament at Tarpon Woods Golf Club. 8-year-old Kylie Smith is one of the charity's beneficiaries who attended the tournament.
In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from April 28 to May 4, 2013.
The Lady Hurricanes remained scoreless against Orlando's Timber Creek Wolves until the third inning of the regional playoffs Friday, when two players crossed home plate.
Looking for something fun to do this weekend around Palm Harbor? We've gotcha covered! Here are our picks for weekend fun!
In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on East Lake Patch from April 28 through May 4.
The popular Food Network Show 'Restaurant Impossible' filmed at Smitty's Restaurant in Clearwater on Wednesday. Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes? During a previous visit, Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine explained what the came
Racist text messages, Nazi salutes and discriminatory behavior are among the allegations that will be discussed at Monday evening's East Lake Fire Rescue Commission meeting.
Ireland Nugent, the spunky Palm Harbor toddler whose ankles were severed in a freak lawn mower accident on April 10, is scheduled to be released from the hospital this weekend.
Former pro wrestler and amputee Steve Chamberland, founder of 50 Legs, a charity that provides prosthetics, had a golf tournament that benefited 8-year-old Kylie Smith recently.
Former pro wrestler and amputee Steve Chamberland, founder of 50 Legs, a charity that provides prosthetics, had a golf tournament that benefited 8-year-old Kylie Smith recently.
Former pro wrester and amputee Steve Chamberland is founder of the 50 Legs prosthetics charity which recently had a golf tournament at Tarpon Woods Golf Club. 8-year-old Kylie Smith is one of the charity's beneficiaries who attended the tournament.
