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
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 and human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal certain key beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for our editors to inject these beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will force us to be ever mindful to write, report, and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you, the user, ever think you see evidence that we failed in this mission, we wholeheartedly invite you to let us know.
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!
Five local dance teams performed in front of an enthusiastic audience during the Dancing with the Palm Harbor Stars preliminary competition Thursday. Three dance teams were picked to compete in Sunday's finals.
Dunedin resident Tia Bennett has turned her love for animals and yard sale treasures into a new business called "Lucky Dog Gone Green."
Suncoast Animal League volunteer Tia Bennett has turned her love for animals and yard sale treasures into a new business called "Lucky Dog Gone Green."
Did you get some great shots at the Citrus Festival? You can publish them yourself on East Lake Patch by adding them to this article!
Did you get some great shots at the Citrus Festival? You can publish them yourself on Palm Harbor Patch by adding them to this article!
Saturday features a full lineup of events at Palm Harbor's annual Citrus Festival including a bake-off and a performance by Palm Harbor University High's A Cappella group, the "After School Specials".
Palm Harbor Patch is proud to help the Suncoast Animal League find a forever home for these great pets.
These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from Saturday, March, 30 through Tuesday, April 2.
More than 5,500 feet of new drainage pipes are expected to alleviate flooding by funneling water into Brooker Creek. The construction project is scheduled to be completed Nov. 1 and is expected to impact roads in Tarpon Woods subdivision.
"They inspect us more than they inspect the restaurants," said Therese Gagane, who will be manning a food booth with her husband, Paul, during the Palm Harbor Citrus Festival.
What you need to know about tonight's performances. Plus, do you wanna get a peek at the contestants' moves on the dance floor? Check out their dress rehearsal videos!
Frank Dom Bottari, 51, of Palm Harbor is charged with felony battery on a school board employee in connection with the incident.
"The Defendants" are set to rock the Citrus Festival Main Stage Friday night.
It's time to get your party on, Palm Harbor! The 2013 Citrus Festival features lots of hometown fun, including Dancing with the Palm Harbor Stars, the Palmsbury Bake-Off, Carnival Rides and much more. Keep this schedule handy.
"The Defendants" are set to rock the Citrus Festival Main Stage Friday night.
Construction is underway at this new East Lake restaurant.
When an FHP trooper told Joseph Paoletti that he'd lose his license for refusing to submit to DUI tests, Paoletti allegedly chuckled, saying, "I'll just get a good lawyer, I don't have anything on my record. I'll get my lic
It's time to get your party on, Palm Harbor! The 2013 Citrus Festival features lots of hometown fun, including Dancing with the Palm Harbor Stars, the Palmsbury Bake-Off, Carnival Rides and much more. Keep this schedule handy.
About 20 dogs joined 40 Crystal Beach residents Saturday morning for a walk along a public path in protest of a homeowner's proposal to build a 296-foot dock on county-owned waterfront property overlooking St. Joseph Sound.
It was the first year for the free event which featured a petting zoo, face painting, music, Easter egg hunt, cookie decorating station, food a balloon artist and photo booth.
