Bradenton, FL|News|
Clerk Cut During Bradenton Armed Robbery
Bradenton Police are looking for help identifying a man officers say robbed a store a knife point Thursday.
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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Clearwater, FL|News|
Hulk Hogan's Clearwater Mansion Invaded By 'Porch Pirates'
A video released by Clearwater Police shows several women swiping a package from Hulk Hogan’s doorstep.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Councilman’s Wife Killed in Crash
Patricia Gallo, wife of Bradenton City Councilman Gene Gallo, was killed in a Thursday crash.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Oakstead Auto Burglary Spree Prompts Call For Information
Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for help identifying suspects in a string of Wednesday auto burglaries.
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Temple Terrace, FL|News|
Temple Terrace Cops Plan DUI Crackdown
The Temple Terrace Police Department is beefing up DUI enforcement in time for the holiday season.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
ICYMI: Female Ringmaster Breaks Ringling's Glass Ceiling
For the first time in Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey history, a female ringmaster will lead the "greatest show on earth."
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Ice Skating At Tampa Premium Outlets Starts Later This Week
Florida Hospital Center Ice is giving area residents an advance taste of what’s to come when its skating rink opens early next year.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Man Dies After Park Street North Crash
A 50-year-old St. Pete man died following a Wednesday crash on Park Street North.
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Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|
McAlister’s Deli Poised For Carrollwood Opening
The new eatery on North Dale Mabry Highway will make its debut next week with the first 50 customers earning $25 gift cards.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
114 Arrested In Human Trafficking Sting, Polk County Sheriff Says
A six-day undercover operation targeting human trafficking resulted in 114 arrests, Polk County officials say.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
4 Injured After Car Crashes Into Bradenton Yard
A Thursday morning crash in Bradenton sent four people to the hospital. Two were seriously injured.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Has Police Searching for Motorist Who Fled
A 52-year-old Tampa man was killed during a Wednesday night hit-and-run on Nebraska Avenue.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Teen Shooting Victim Found in St. Pete SunTrust Parking Lot
A nearby elementary school was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a 16-year-old was shot nearby.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Dunedin Man Accused of Sexually Battering Teen
A 32-year-old Dunedin man has been accused of having inappropriate sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Adorable Tiger Cub, Magic in Lakeland, DUI Crackdown
Graphic Move Over law reminder, red tide, accused carjackers’ escape foiled by trees and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Red Tide Fish Kills Reported in Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota Counties
Red tide-related fish kills have been reported over the last week in coastal areas along Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Pinellas County Schools: Winter 2016-17 Dates You Need to Know
Find out what’s coming up on the Pinellas County School District’s calendar.
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Largo, FL|News|
Watch: Vehicle Slams Into Cop's Cruiser, Causes Pileup
Breaking: A routine traffic stop in Largo turned into a four-vehicle pileup on Tuesday when an officer’s cruiser was hit from behind.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Pasco County Magnet School Application Period Starts Soon
Parents have a limited window during which to enroll their kids at one of Pasco County Schools’ magnet programs.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Video: Adorable Malayan Tiger Cub Makes Lowry Park Zoo Debut
Visitors to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo can now see Berisi alongside her mother Bzui.
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