Bradenton, FL|News|
Missing Bradenton Boy Found
Breaking: An 11-year-old Bradenton boy had been missing since early Sunday morning.
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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Brandon, FL|News|
Bicyclist Killed in Brandon Crash
Breaking: The fatal accident happened Saturday evening along State Road 60 near Knights Avenue.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Witness Tampering, Brain-Eating Amoeba, Fish Tale: Weird Florida
Two-headed gator (statue), Girl Scouts bilked, handcuffed man turns himself in and other stories from Florida Patch.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco County Issues Mandatory Evacuation
Breaking: Residents of some West Pasco neighborhoods are being asked to evacuate as flood waters rise.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Woman Accused of Torching Car Thought It Was Her Ex’s: Cops
Breaking: The Clearwater Police Department has announced the arrest of a women accused of torching a car last week.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Labor Day Weather, Robbery Victim Dies, Hillary Clinton in Tampa
Man accused of shooting up parents’ house, Entenmann’s recall, Tow 2 Go and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Skyway Bridge Reopens After Hurricane Hermine
Breaking: The Skyway Bridge has reopened after a storm-prompted closing that last for more than a day.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Elderly Tampa Man Beaten in August Robbery Dies
Breaking: Tampa Police say the 81-year-old man who was beaten and robbed in August has died. His accused attacker now faces a murder charge.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Some Pinellas County Parks Closed After Hurricane Hermine’s Pass By
Breaking: Pinellas County has announced that several parks are off limits until further notice thanks to storm impacts.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Hillary Clinton Announces Tampa Campaign Stop
Breaking: Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton plans a campaign rally in Tampa next week.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Pasco Friday Night High School Football: Decision Announced
Breaking: Hurricane Hermine is blamed for soaking roads and football fields on the west side of the county.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Drive-By Shooting Meant to Stop Parents’ Testimony: Sheriff
Breaking: A man is accused of firing on his parents’ New Port Richey home to prevent them from testifying against him in a grand theft case.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Anna Maria Island Flooding: Steer Clear of the Area, Sheriff Says
Breaking: Anna Maria Island flooding has prompted a request for non-residents to stay away as the county continues to assess storm damage.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Labor Day 2016 Weather: Not All Bad News
Breaking: Stormy weather and flooding are kicking off Labor Day weekend in Tampa Bay, but sunshine is in the cards, too.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Hermine Weakens Over Georgia; Heads to South Carolina Next
Breaking: Hurricane Hermine slammed into Florida Friday morning, killing one person, before weakening to tropical storm status.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee County School District Announces Friday Status
Breaking: The Manatee County School District has made a decision about classes on Friday, Sept. 2 in light of Hurricane Hermine.
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
4 Pinellas County Beaches Fail Bacterial Testing
Health advisories have gone up at four Pinellas County beaches in advance of the Labor Day weekend.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Wastewater Treatment Plant Pump Station Fails
Breaking: Clearwater residents are being warned to steer clear of streets that are blocked off.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Pinellas County School District Announces Friday Status
Breaking: Pinellas County Schools has made a decision about classes on Sept. 2 in light of Hurricane Hermine.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Pasco County School District Announces Friday Status
Breaking: Pasco County Schools has made a decision about classes on Sept. 2 in light of Hurricane Hermine.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
