Land O' Lakes|News|
Diaper, Tampon Tax Bills Move Ahead In Florida Senate
Two bills meant to help Sunshine State residents save cash on personal hygiene products are moving forward in the Florida Senate.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
- Land O' Lakes, FL
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Email: sherri.lonon@patch.com
Born in Rochester, N.Y.
Sherri Lonon moved to Land O' Lakes via Amsterdam, N.Y., when she was 12. Lonon attended Pine View Middle and Land O' Lakes High before going on to receive her degree in history from the University of South Florida.
Always an avid writer, she began her career in journalism in 1990, writing mostly about local communities such as Land O' Lakes, Lutz, Carrollwood, Town 'N Country and Plant City. She also served as the community relations coordinator for the Hillsborough County Water Department. She is married and has two daughters.
When she's not working, she enjoys reading, watching a good horror movie and hanging out with her family and friends.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Stolen Motorcycle’s Expired Tag Leads To Arrest
Riding around on a stolen motorcycle with an expired tag landed a Bradenton man in jail Wednesday, Sarasota deputies say.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
ICYMI: Mandatory School Recess Gains Ground In Florida Senate
Elementary school kids across Florida may soon have 20 minutes of daily play time mandated by the state.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Kids Eat Free Every Day At Steak ‘N Shake
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Brandon, FL|News|
Serial Armed Robbery Spree Ends With Arrest
A 20-year-old Valrico man faces charges related to a rash of recent armed robberies in Hillsborough County.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Woman Killed In Roosevelt Boulevard Crash
A 65-year-old Clearwater woman was killed in a Tuesday afternoon crash on Roosevelt Boulevard.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Gun Pulled On Woman After Car Crash, Deputies Say
A Parrish man faces charges after a Tuesday morning assault in Sarasota.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Body Hidden For Weeks, 96 Jobs, Party Tour
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Land O' Lakes|News|
ICYMI: 96 Tampa Bay Area Job Openings
Employers throughout the Tampa Bay area and nearby are looking for new hires.
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Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|
Sprouts Opens 1st Florida Location Wednesday
Sprouts Farmers Market is gearing up for the opening of its Carrollwood store Wednesday morning.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Man Passed Out With Toddler In Car: Deputies
A man and woman were found passed out in a car with a baby in the back seat, according to Sarasota County deputies.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Florida Manatee Count Tops 6,600
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Pistol Stolen In Bradenton Burglary
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Pedestrian Killed In Sarasota Crash
A 46-year-old Sarasota woman was killed in a Monday night crash.
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Largo, FL|News|
Largo Home Invasion Suspect In Custody
Largo Police were looking for a man who attacked a pregnant woman in her home Tuesday morning.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Chris Brown’s ‘Party Tour’ Coming To Tampa
The Chris Brown Party Tour is making a stop at Amalie Arena. The tour features 50 Cent, Kap G, O.T. Genasis and Fabolous.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
'Orange Bear' Masked Man Wanted In Armed Robbery
Three armed robberies are under investigation in South Hillsborough County, including one pulled off by a man in a bear mask.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Couple Hid Woman’s Body Since The Super Bowl: Cops
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Pelican Saved, Tampa Bay Scores: Good News
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