Clearwater, FL|News|
Courtney Campbell Trail Back in Business
Breaking: Debris left behind by Hurricane Hermine forced a temporary closing of the Courtney Campbell Trail.
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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Clearwater, FL|News|
ICYMI: 4 Pinellas County Beaches Cleared After Bacterial Scare
Breaking: The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County says four popular beaches are clear for swimmers once more.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Atlantic Tropical Disturbance May Become Depression Soon
Breaking: Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say a new tropical disturbance could become a depression by the weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Donald Trump’s Donation to Florida Attorney General Was Illegal, Watchdog Group Says
A Washington-based group has filed another IRS complaint, alleging Donald Trump’s $25,000 donation to Pam Bondi was illegal.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
52 Jobs: Dog Trainer, Cloud Architect, Wealth Strategist
Employers throughout the Tampa Bay area are looking for new hires.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Pedestrian Struck by Van After Exiting HART Bus
Breaking: An early Wednesday morning crash on Nebraska Avenue sent a 22-year-old man to the hospital.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Brandon Bicyclist Killed in Crash Identified
Breaking: The Florida Highway Patrol has released the name of a man killed in a Sept. 3 crash on State Road 60.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Brandon Jewelry Heist Took Potentially Deadly Turn, Deputies Say
Breaking: Hillsborough deputies are searching for man that stole $23,000 in jewelry and then drove off with a store employee on his Camaro.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hillsborough County Job Fair: Employers Invited to Sign Up
Employers looking for new hires are invited to take part in Hillsborough County’s upcoming job fair.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Update: Bradenton Police, Government Phones Back Online
Breaking: The city of Bradenton was experiencing problems with incoming calls.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Flooding Woes, Tropical Disturbance, $5 Day at MOSI
Finger scanning at Disney, Hillary Clinton in Tampa, ITT Technical closing and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Elderly Man Beaten with Walker Outside St. Pete Walmart (Video)
Breaking: St. Petersburg Police are looking for the person responsible for beating a man with his own walker last Friday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Guns Stolen from 4 Unlocked Vehicles in St. Pete
Breaking: St. Petersburg Police are imploring gun owners to secure their firearms at all times after a string of auto burglaries.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Walt Disney World Scanning Kids’ Fingers to Prevent Fraud
Walt Disney World has extended its use of finger scanning to kids ages 3 to 9 in an effort to crack down on fraud.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Cops Want to Put Hammer Down on Tool Thief
The St. Petersburg Police Department is looking for help identifying a man accused of swiping more than $600 in tools.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Pier: 3 Open Houses Set
St. Petersburg residents who want to find out more about what’s happening with the pier will have three chances to learn more.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
MOSI Sets $5 Family Fun Day
Tampa Bay area residents can check out all MOSI’s exhibits and an IMAX show for $5 this weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Help Catch an Accused Thief
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help identifying a man who used a stolen credit card in the Wesley Chapel area recently.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco Flooding Woes Continue
Breaking: Pasco County is continuing to assess damage left behind by Hurricane Hermine.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Red Tide Reported in Sarasota, Lee Counties
Red tide blooms have been reported in two counties along Florida’s Gulf Coast, including Sarasota.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
