Tampa, FL|News|
Mixed Bag In Tampa Bay Area’s Weekend Forecast
Rain is in the Tampa Bay area’s weekend forecast, but that doesn’t mean a total washout is in store.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
- Land O' Lakes, FL
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Florida Editor
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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Bradenton, FL|News|
Missing Kids Found, Baby Kidnapped, $1 Million Lottery Ticket
Intruder shot by woman, wheelchair basketball, body found and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa’s Strong Dogs Set To Host Wheelchair Basketball Tourney
The Tampa Bay Strong Dogs wheelchair basketball team is gunning to improve its ranking ahead of an upcoming national championship.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Brush Fire Under Control: Cattlemen Road Reopens
Motorists are being asked to steer clear of a section of Cattlemen Road Thursday afternoon.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Decomposed Body Found In New Port Richey
The Thursday discovery of a decomposed body in a wooded area in New Port Richey is under investigation.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Video: Baby Kidnapped To Force Mom To Change Story, Police Say
A St. Pete woman is accused in a kidnapping intended to get a baby’s mother to change her statement to police in another case.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Missing Brandon Girl Found In Pasco County
A missing 11-year-old girl from the Brandon area has been found alive, officials say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Missing Holiday Man Found
Pasco County deputies needed help finding a 23-year-old man who has been reported as missing and endangered.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Missing Trinity Girl, Mother Found
Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies say a missing Trinity girl and her mother have been located.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Update: Intruder Shot By St. Pete Woman
A St. Petersburg woman shot a man who was breaking into her home early Thursday morning, according to police.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
State Road 60 Lanes Reopen After Crash
Motorists were being asked to avoid a section of State Road 60 following a Thursday morning crash in the Dover area.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Credit Card Skimmer, Restaurant Awards, Scam Alert
Thief drove off with baby on board, rhino kisses, fatal shooting at bar and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Auto Thief Took Off With Baby In Lexus, Cops Say
The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking for help identifying a man who stole a Lexus with a baby inside Wednesday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Duffy’s Sports Grill In Sarasota Now Hiring
Duffy’s Sports Grill is hiring more than 100 people for its Sarasota location.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Stabbing Under Investigation
A 50-year-old man was stabbed Wednesday following a night of ‘partying,’ according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Reward Rises In Bradenton Murder Case
Information that leads to an arrest in the murder of Alexander Cherp is worth a reward of up to $8,000.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
3 Tampa Bay Eateries Up For National Awards
The Columbia Restaurant Group’s owner and two chefs from the region are semifinalists in the 2017 Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Exam Changes Coming To Polk County Schools
The Polk County School District has announced a change in its testing strategy for the 2017-18 school year.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
‘Can You Hear Me’ Scam Making The Rounds In Pinellas
Pinellas County Consumer Protection is warning residents about a new telephone scam making the rounds.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
White Rhinos Get Some Valentine’s Love
Love was in the air at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo on Tuesday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
