Sarasota, FL|News|
Florida Cops Quit Shaving For a Cause
Cops in several Tampa Bay area communities are saying no to shaving for good causes this November.
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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Be A Trooper: The Florida Highway Patrol is Recruiting
The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for new hires in Bradenton and across the state.
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Bargain Alert: Sarasota City Employees Set Garage Sale Date
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USF Student Robbed Pizza Guy with Toy Gun, Police Say
A 20-year-old University of South Florida student was arrested in a Tuesday morning armed robbery on campus.
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Man's Body Found in Alafia River
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Hospital Grades, Missing ‘Woobie,’ Seawater Bacteria
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Florida Seawater Bacteria Case Count Climbs by 3
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5 People of Interest Sought in Teen’s Death
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Find My iPad Feature Led to Burglars’ Downfall: Sheriff
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Missing ‘Woobie’ Prompts All-Points Bulletin
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Crash Closes Stretch of Hillsborough Avenue
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