• Katie DolacPatch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • Dunedin, FL

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.

Posting Activity

Palm Harbor, FL|News|

Goodbye, Palm Harbor

I am grateful to those in Palm Harbor who reached out very graciously to welcome me. I regret the circumstances that do not allow me to fill the needs of this fine community.

Goodbye, Palm Harbor
Dunedin|News|

Goodbye, Dunedin Patch

I wanted to share this video montage I put together of the past nearly three years with you.

Dunedin|News|

My Goodbye Letter to Dunedin

Serving the Dunedin community has been the most humbling and rewarding privileges and adventures of my career.

My Goodbye Letter to Dunedin
Dunedin|News|

Giveaways at Dollar General Grand Opening

Gift cards and giveaways are part of grand opening ceremonies for the Dollar General on San Christopher Drive on Saturday.

Giveaways at Dollar General Grand Opening
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Get Your Pets Blessed in Dunedin

Several Dunedin churches invite pet owners to bring their leashed animals for a blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi's Feast Day on Oct. 4.

Get Your Pets Blessed in Dunedin
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Glass Reading Room Opens at Dunedin Library

The "Nan and Tom Moffatt Reading Room" is a quiet place for solitary reading, studying and thinking, Phyllis Gorshe, library director, said.

Glass Reading Room Opens at Dunedin Library
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Pinellas Sheriffs: Have You Seen This Motorcycle?

Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives are asking the public's help in locating a motorcycle that recently went missing from a Palm Harbor apartment complex.

Pinellas Sheriffs: Have You Seen This Motorcycle?
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Nathalie Hernandez to Perform at Food Truck Rally

Bring a non-perishable food donation to "Eat to the Beat Concert and Food Truck Rally" and watch Dunedin's teen singing "The Voice" star perform for the cause.