Julie Blomquist

Julie Blomquist is an experienced fact-checker and copy editor with a robust background in journalism. Currently serving as a Fact-Checker/Copy Editor at VISIT FLORIDA since January 2015, Julie edits articles for the state's official tourism marketing corporation, ensuring accuracy in national media publications. As a long-term Copy Editor at Sarasota Herald-Tribune since March 1988, responsibilities include managing reader letters, editing wire columns, and enhancing newspaper content under tight deadlines. Previous roles include editing and writing for Senior Friendship Centers and Visit Sarasota County, with skills honed in marketing, public relations, and grant writing through various professional development courses. Julie holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has completed continuing education courses related to public relations and interactive media.