Land O' Lakes|News|
ICYMI: 7 Manatees Trapped by Hurricane Hermine Floodwaters Rescued (Video)
Breaking: Seven manatees trapped in a pond following flooding from Hurricane Hermine have been rescued.
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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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Suspicious Death Under Investigation in St. Pete Beach
Breaking: A man’s body was found near the intersection of 78th Avenue and Coquina Way in St. Pete Beach Thursday afternoon.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Tampa Bay’s Income, Starbucks at Publix, Red Light Cameras
House flipping, loggerhead release set, food truck competition and other stories from Florida Patch.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Dollar General Announces National Hiring Surge
Breaking: Dollar General is looking for 10,000 new employees to help with its expansion plans.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release Set for Friday
Breaking: Mote Marine Laboratory plans to release Tucker B, a loggerhead sea turtle, on Friday.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Man Charged in Woman’s Shooting Death
Breaking: A Bradenton man, recently released from state prison, has been charged in the Sept. 11 shooting death of a woman.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Collier Parkway Explosives Scare: Maker Had ‘Little to No Experience,’ Sheriff Says
Breaking: A 'destructive' device found on Collier Parkway last week was likely made by an amateur, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office says.
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New Tampa, FL|News|
Where Are Tampa’s Red Light Cameras?
Breaking: The city of Tampa has extended its red light camera program for two years.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Extends Red Light Camera Program
Breaking: The Tampa City Council voted 4-3 to extend its red light camera program for two years.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay 3rd in Nation for House Flipping
Home flipping hit a six-year high in the second quarter of 2016 with Tampa Bay ranking third in the country, according to RealtyTrac
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Road Closings Announced
Breaking: One Bradenton road has closed for emergency repairs while another is scheduled to close Friday.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Tropical Depression Julia ‘Meanders’ as Tropical Storm Ian Accelerates
Breaking: The National Hurricane Center is tracking five storms, including two that may become the season’s next to earn names.
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Tampa, FL|News|
ICYMI: Publix, Starbucks Teaming Up for In-Store Cafés
The test-run of a Starbucks inside a Publix will take place at Tampa’s West Gandy Boulevard store.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
How Much Money are People Making in the Sarasota, Bradenton Area?
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new household income data for the Sarasota and Bradenton areas.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Girl Reported Missing
Breaking: Bradenton Police say a 14-year-old girl has been missing for more than a month.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Rays’ Doubleheader, Bomb Threat Bombs, Tropics Heat Up
Deputy injured, Tampa scores for Oktoberfest celebrations, deadly argument and other stories from Florida Patch.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Holiday Stabbing Under Investigation
Breaking: A Holiday man was stabbed Wednesday afternoon during a possible domestic dispute, Pasco deputies say.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Doubleheader on Tampa Bay Rays 2017 Schedule
Breaking: The Rays will face the Yankees in their April 2017 home opener. A rare doubleheader is also in the cards.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Florida Woman Made Bomb Threat to Stop Urine Test: Cops
A Lake Wales woman’s alleged attempt to stop her boyfriend’s urine test Tuesday landed her in jail on felony charges.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Named 7th Best Place to Celebrate Oktoberfest
Tampa earned high marks for its Oktoberfest celebrations in a new study released by WalletHub.
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