Sarasota, FL|News|
120 Jobs: Barista, Marina Manager, Preschool Teacher
Employers throughout the Tampa Bay area and nearby are looking for new hires.
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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Clearwater, FL|News|
Video: Fire Rips Through Clearwater Home
An elderly woman escaped harm when her Clearwater home burst into flames Monday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Rain, Fog, Cooler Weather In Tampa Bay’s Forecast
The Tampa Bay area's streak of mild weather will continue for a few more days, but it isn't expected to last.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Teen Hit By Minivan
A Hillsborough High School student was struck by a minivan while cross Himes Avenue Monday morning.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Crash Closes FishHawk Boulevard Lanes
Motorists are being asked to avoid a stretch of FishHawk Boulevard following a Monday morning crash.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
'Small Debris Field' Found In Search For Missing Plane
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for three people after a plane went missing on the way to Cedar Key.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Wine Fest, Publix Deli Hoopla, Hire Wire Fall
Loggerhead released, Aldi hiring, deputy’s arrest takes new turns and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Man Seriously Injured In I-75 Wrong-Way Crash
A Land O’ Lakes man suffered serious injuries in a Sunday morning wrong-way crash on I-75.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Entangled Pelican Saved By Quick-Acting Troopers
A pelican ensnared in fishing line was rescued from the Skyway Bridge by members of the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Wow Houses: Car Collector’s Dream, Developer’s Estate
Take a look inside some of the more elaborate residential listings on the Tampa Bay area real estate market.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Dangerous Dumpster Diving, Airstream Ranch Farewell: Weird Florida
UFO sightings, shark attacks, man called 911 wanting ‘space,’ and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Man, 18, Critical After Brandon Hit-And-Run
An 18-year-old man was struck by a van while walking on Providence Road Friday night.
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Largo, FL|News|
Bullet Rips Through Wall, Hits Woman In Back
A woman getting a pedicure at a Seminole salon was shot in the back when a gun accidentally went off at a neighboring store.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Slain Doctor’s ‘Strange Life,’ Sunny Skies, Deputy Attacked
Music at Busch Gardens, eagle snatched from gator’s jaws, wrong-way crash and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Largo, FL|News|
Deputy Attacked After Traffic Stop Makes Arrest Anyway
A 32-year-old Cape Coral man is accused of attacking a Pinellas County deputy Thursday night.
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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Slain Tarpon Springs Doctor’s ‘Strange Life’ Focus Of ’48 Hours’ Investigation
’48 Hours’ will air its investigation into the murder and 'strange life' of Dr. Steven Schwartz this Saturday.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Missing St. Pete Man Found
An 80-year-old St. Petersburg man was reported as missing and endangered.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Serious Injuries In State Road 60 Wrong-Way Crash
A Friday afternoon wrong-way crash on State Road 60 has left three people injured.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Fest: Full Concert Lineup Set
The Band Perry, Hunter Hayes and others have joined the lineup for Busch Gardens’ celebration of food and wine.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Man Snatches Eagle From Gator's Jaws
An eagle rescued from an alligator's jaws in Florida on Wednesday has died.
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