Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee County Opens Sandbag Locations As Hurricane Irma Nears
Manatee County has announced the opening of its sandbag locations as Hurricane Irma threatens Florida.
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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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco Adjusts Sandbag Hours, Locations Ahead Of Hurricane Irma
Pasco County has adjusted its sandbag locations and hours as Hurricane Irma nears.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Opens More Sandbag Locations Ahead Of Hurricane Irma
The City of St. Petersburg is giving away sandbags as Hurricane Irma approaches Florida.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Hurricane Irma: Florida Activates Price Gouging Hotline
As Category 5 Hurricane Irma poses an increasing threat to Florida, the state has opened its price gouging hotline.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Tampa Bay Area
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Hurricane Irma Aims For Florida: What Tampa Bay-Area Residents Need To Know
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Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Irma On Collision Course With Florida
Hurricane Irma was packing maximum sustained winds of 185 mph Tuesday night as Tropical Storm Jose strengthened earlier in the day.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Irma Threat Prompts Florida State Of Emergency
Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency as Category 4 Hurricane Irma moves on a path that may impact Florida.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Florida’s Best Schools, Hero Cop, Corporate Growth
Sarasota tops for retirees, cruises to Cuba, manager helps deputies with take down and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Irma Strengthens To Category 4
Hurricane Irma was packing 130 mph winds Monday while moving on a path that may pose a threat for Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Jilted Lover, Growing Companies, Hurricane Harvey
Trooper captures murder suspect, seawater bacteria deaths and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Wow Houses: Palatial Estate, Built To Impress
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Bed bugs, premature drop off and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Beating Of ‘Disobedient’ Wife Leads To 3 Arrests: Deputies
A man and woman from Punjab, India, are accused of coming to Riverview to help their son ‘counsel’ his ‘disobedient’ wife.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Girl, 11, Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash
Polk County deputies need help locating a motorist involved in a Friday afternoon hit-and-run that left a girl injured.
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Baby Left Behind, Crash Landing, Tuscan Style
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Labor Day Weekend: How To Check Tampa Bay Area Beach Conditions
Beach plans this Labor Day weekend? Here’s how to check conditions across the Tampa Bay area before you go.
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DUI Wolf Pack Set To Roam Pinellas County
Law enforcement agencies across Pinellas County are joining forces for a Labor Day weekend DUI Wolf Pack.
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DUI Wolfpack Set To Prowl
The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting a multi-day, multi-county DUI Wolfpack over Labor Day weekend.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Not-So-Great Aunt Left Baby With Stranger: Deputies
A Bradenton woman stands accused of leaving her 2-week-old great niece with a stranger at a Sarasota park.
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