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East Lake's New Property Tax Rates Explained
Pinellas County Property Appraiser Pam Dubov has provided us with a sample 2012 TRIM Notice, along with an explanation about tax changes for East Lake property owners.
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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.
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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 Property Appraiser Pam Dubov has provided us with a sample 2012 TRIM Notice, along with an explanation about tax changes for East Lake property owners.
Brandon Marcell Reese, 27, had eluded Georgia authorities for more than seven months.
These Oldsmar and Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from August 9-11, 2013.
JJ Gandy's is famous for its key lime pies, but you might be surprised to learn that key lime cookies are the hottest selling item at the Palm Harbor landmark bakery.
Lois Eannel, who is assistant director and the head of youth services at Palm Harbor Library, has been recommended by the East Lake Library Advisory Board to be the next director at the East Lake Library.
Lois Eannel, who is assistant director and the head of youth services at Palm Harbor Library, has been recommended by the East Lake Library Advisory Board to be the next director at the East Lake Library.
Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are asking people to keep an eye out for certain rare snakes.
Goodwill has a donation station at the corner of Nebraska Avenue and Alt. 19.
Greenlight Pinellas is an ongoing community conversation about the future of transportation in Pinellas County.
Greenlight Pinellas is an ongoing community conversation about the future of transportation in Pinellas County
Pinellas County Property Appraiser Pam Dubov has provided us with a sample 2012 TRIM Notice, along with an explanation about tax changes for East Lake property owners.
The annual End of Summer Hose Down, which is hosted by the Palm Harbor Library, attracted the largest crowd of kids ever, according to organizers.
The annual End of Summer Hose Down, which is hosted by the Palm Harbor Library, attracted the largest crowd of kids ever, according to organizers.
These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from Aug. 9-11, 2013.
Brandon Marcell Reese, 27, had eluded Georgia authorities for more than seven months.
Walter William Manning, 62, of Oldsmar, was intoxicated and yelling "in an aggressive manner" at Mease Countryside Hospital's emergency room staff, according to an arrest affidavit.