Bradenton, FL|News|
Child Lied About Man Who Accosted Her Outside School, Cops Say
Bradenton Police were looking for a man accused of trying to get a girl, 9, into his car Tuesday by offering ‘treats or goodies.’
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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Lakeland, FL|News|
Woman Seriously Injured After Polk Parkway Crash
A 77-year-old woman was seriously injured following a Tuesday crash that sent her SUV plummeting off the Polk Parkway.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Indian Rocks Beach Man Dead After Motorcycle Crash
A 40-year-old Indian Rocks Beach man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Seminole.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Brotherly Dispute Led To Stabbing In Palm Harbor: Deputies
A 26-year-old Palm Harbor man was stabbed by his own brother Tuesday evening, Pinellas County deputies say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Man Charged In Alcohol-Related Dale Mabry, Waters Avenue Crash
A New Port Richey man, Tampa woman and Lutz man were seriously injured in an alcohol-related crash Wednesday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Lightning Autographs, Florida's Population Up, Deputy Arrested
Outback Bowl Beach Day, wrong-way crash, fastest-growing states and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Woman Stole Clothes From Neighbor, Deputies Say
A Land O’ Lakes woman is accused of breaking into a neighbor’s home Monday and swiping clothes.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Legacy Trail Surrey Rides Return In 2017
Sarasota County plans to bring back its Surrey Ride Program at Legacy Trail early next year.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
2 Vehicles Stolen From Honda Cars Of Bradenton
Two people in stolen vehicles fled from Manatee County deputies early Tuesday following a theft at Honda Cars of Bradenton.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Suspicious Death Under Investigation In St. Pete
Conflicting witness statements have St. Petersburg Police questioning a 48-year-old man’s Tuesday death.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Publix, Winn-Dixie Christmas 2016 Store Hours
Find out when local Winn-Dixie and Publix stores will be open for last-minute shopping needs over the Christmas holiday weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Outback Bowl Beach Day: Clearwater Releases Details
The City of Clearwater has released details about the upcoming Outback Bowl Beach Day celebration.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Lightning Forward Trading Autographs For Toys
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Valtteri Filppula wants to drum up some last-minute support for Metropolitan Ministries’ toy drive.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Sedan's Driver Sought In Fatal Hit-And-Run
Tampa Police are looking for a motorist involved in a Dec. 14 hit-and-run crash that left a 52-year-old man dead.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Wrong-Way Driver Crashed Into Cruiser, Deputies Say
A medical emergency is being blamed for a wrong-way crash that happened in St. Pete Tuesday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Florida, Utah Tie For 1st In Private-Sector Job Growth
Florida and Utah are tied as the nation’s leaders in private-sector job growth over the past year.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Watch: Big Burglary Suspect Squeezes Through Tiny Window
St. Petersburg Police need help identifying a man accused of breaking into The Chattaway restaurant recently.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Florida Nation’s 4th Fastest-Growing State: Census Bureau
The Sunshine State’s population continues to grow by leaps and bounds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco Deputy Arrested On Domestic Battery Charge
A Pasco County deputy was arrested and fired following a domestic dispute.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Christmas Tree Recycling 2016: Pasco County Drop Off Sites
Pasco County is opening several locations where residents can drop off live trees for recycling once the holidays are over.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff