Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota County Schools: No Closings for Tropical Storm Hermine
Breaking: Sarasota County schools will open as normal on Thursday while Tropical Storm Hermine is expected to arrive to the county's north.
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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Land O' Lakes|News|
Tropical Storm Hermine: Pasco County Cancels Classes
Breaking: Pasco County Schools has made a decision about classes on Thursday when Tropical Storm Hermine is expected to arrive.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Cops: Woman Set Car Ablaze, Rode Away on Bike (Videos)
Breaking: Clearwater police are looking for help identifying an accused arsonist.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Woman Stole $85K from Girl Scouts: Sarasota Sheriff
Breaking: A Sarasota woman is accused of bilking nearly $85,000 from the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida.
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Largo, FL|News|
Pinellas County School Closings Announced Ahead of Tropical Storm Hermine
Breaking: Pinellas County schools are closing in advance of Tropical Storm Hermine's anticipated Thursday arrival.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Hillsborough School Closings Announced Ahead of Tropical Storm Hermine
Breaking: Hillsborough County public schools are closing in light of the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Hermine.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Tropical Depression Nine: Gov. Rick Scott Declares State of Emergency
Breaking: Florida Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency for 42 counties ahead of Tropical Depression Nine's arrival.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Salmonella Contamination: Diamond of California Recalls Macadamia Nuts
Breaking: Snyder's-Lance has issued a recall for some Diamond of California macadamia nuts sold across the country.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
1 Pedestrian Killed, 1 Injured in Hudson Crash
Breaking: A Hudson man died and a Port Richey man suffered serious injuries during a Tuesday night accident on New York Avenue.
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Temple Terrace, FL|News|
Man Wearing Handcuffs Turns Himself In: Deputies Say
Breaking: A man arrested in Tampa Tuesday night took off with handcuffs still on, Hillsborough deputies say. He turned himself in Wednesday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Hermine May Gain Hurricane Strength Before Florida Landfall
Breaking: Forecasters are warning Tropical Storm Hermine may gain hurricane strength before making landfall along Florida's Gulf coast.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Hermine Expected to Become Hurricane; Hurricane Gaston Holds Steady
Breaking: Tropical Storm Hermine is making her way toward Florida's Gulf Coast with 60 mph winds.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Hurricane Watch, Bucs’ Game Rescheduled, Rubio Wins
Burglary suspect shot, wrong-way crash, Hooters’ music rocks (survey says) and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins Game Rescheduled
Breaking: Anticipated severe weather in the Tampa Bay area has prompted a change in date for a preseason game between the Bucs and Redskins.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Hurricane Watch Goes Up in Parts of Tampa Bay Area
Breaking: A hurricane watch has been issued for parts of the Tampa Bay area as a tropical depression moves closer.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Marco Rubio Wins Republican Primary
Breaking: Incumbent Florida Sen. Marco Rubio defeated developer Carlos Beruff in the Republican primary.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Man Shot Burglar at Daughter’s Home, Police Say
Breaking: A man was shot following a Tuesday morning burglary in Tampa. Police say the victim’s dad fired the round.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Hooters' Music Scores with Customers
The chain, famed for its wings and ‘Hooters Girls’ is also making noise in regard to its musical choices.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Sandbags Available Through Wednesday
Breaking: The City of St. Petersburg is extending the opening of its sandbag locations ahead of anticipated severe weather.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Severe Injury Reported in Plant City Fire
Breaking: A person was severely injured escaping a Plant City mobile home fire Tuesday afternoon.
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