Gulfport, FL|News|
Was That an Alligator Swimming at Fort DeSoto Beach?
A small alligator was found in the surf off Fort DeSoto Beach.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
- St. Pete, FL
Linda Hersey launched the very first Florida Patch site: Old Northeast-St. Petersburg Patch, in December 2010.
She has had many roles at Florida Patch as it has grown from a start-up to a go-to hub for information, conversation and news. She currently is a Senior Field Editor, identifying and curating real time news for nine sites in southwest Florida.
Linda is a veteran journalist and senior newsroom manager who made an early transition to New Media – way back in 2006! :)
In addition to City Editor roles in Portland, Maine, and Broward County, Florida, and years as an investigative journalist, Linda authored two primers for working journalists covering Native American issues, including "100 Questions, 500 Nations."
She holds an MBA from the Chapman School of Business, at Florida International University. She also is among the rare breed of English Majors, holding a BA in Eng. Lit. from Boston University.
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St. Pete|News|
Ceviche Steakhouse to Debut in St. Pete
The steakhouse is expected to open in August at a former YWCA building on 2nd Avenue South.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Daughter Reveals History of Domestic Abuse in Couple's Violent Death
Prior to the shootings, Julie Welch said that her father showed his wife a bullet with her name written on it.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Why Did an Alligator Go to Fort De Soto Beach?
An alligator was 'rescued' in the surf off Fort DeSoto Beach Friday by lifeguards.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Cop Killer's Dad Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
The father of Nicholas Lindsey Jr. gets a five-year prison sentence for possessing and selling illegal drugs.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Should Long Bar Pointe Be Developed? Readers Share Views
The plan is to develop 463 acres overlooking Sarasota Bay in the Village of Cortez, the oldest fishing village in the state of Florida.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Is Crime Up in Sarasota? See the Latest Statistics
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Department releases crime statistics for the first half of 2013.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
New Life for Seven-Story High-Rise Project?
A downtown property with an approved condominium plan is in foreclosure. Now a new developer has stepped forward who wants to purchase it.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
99 New Job Listings in Largo – See Anything You Like?
These job openings were posted on Craigslist by local employers seeking to hire immediately.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
$5 Coupon as Outback Offers Summer Seafood Menu
Seafood and steak combos are featured at Outback for the summer. Now you can get $5 off at your local Outback.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
$5 Outback Coupon Offered as Seafood Summer Menu Makes Waves
Seafood and steak combos are featured at Outback for the summer. Now you can get $5 off at your local Outback.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Outback: $5 Coupon Plus New Seafood Summer Menu
Seafood and steak combos are featured at Outback for the summer. Now you can get $5 off at your local Outback.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Here's $5 Coupon as Outback's Seafood Summer Menu Makes Waves
Seafood and steak combos are featured at Outback for the summer. Now you can get $5 off at your local Outback.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
100 Sarasota Area Job Openings Just Posted to Craigslist
Here are Sarasota job listings posted in just one day by local employers seeking to hire immediately. What do you think?
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
100 New Bradenton Area Job Listings – See Anything You Like?
Here are 100 new job openings posted to Craigslist.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
$5 Coupon as Outback Rolls Out Summer Seafood Menu
Seafood and steak combos are featured at Outback for the summer. Now you can get $5 off at your local Outback.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Elderly Abuse Charges Filed in Safety Harbor Case
An elderly man allegedly was kept in a garage room that lacked plumbing and an adequate supply of food.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
$5 Coupon as Outback's Seafood Summer Menu Makes a Splash
Seafood and steak combos are featured at Outback for the summer. Now you can get $5 off at your local Outback.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Blue Jays President: 'We're Looking at Our Options'
The Blue Jays' president responds to reports that the team is close to inking a deal to move to Palm Beach Gardens.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
