Brandon, FL|News|
Money Pours In To Move Tampa's Confederate Memorial
A fundraiser to pay for moving Hillsborough County’s Confederate memorial out of downtown Tampa reached its goal in a day.
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|
DUI Arrest Made After Courtney Campbell Crash
A 26-year-old woman faces DUI charges following a Thursday morning wreck on the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Unity March Prompts Security Concerns
Manatee County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to discuss public safety before Monday’s Unity March.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Carnival Expands Cruises To Cuba From Tampa
Carnival Cruise Line and Port Tampa Bay have announced plans for more Cuba-bound cruises in the coming year.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Higel Avenue Open After Fire Forced Closing
Motorists were being asked to stay away from a stretch of Higel Avenue Thursday afternoon.
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Largo, FL|News|
Unborn Baby Killed, Mom Critical After Ulmerton Road Crash
A Wednesday evening crash on Ulmerton Road left two people in critical condition, including a pregnant woman whose baby died.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Statewide DUI Crackdown Kicks Off
The Florida Highway Patrol’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign runs through Labor Day.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Saturday's $535 Million Powerball Jackpot: Florida Payout, Ticket Info
Find out where to buy tickets and how much money a lucky winner in Saturday’s $535 million Powerball would take home in the Sunshine State.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Crash Closes Myrtle Avenue Lanes
A serious injury accident involving a bicyclist has closed a section of Myrtle Avenue in Clearwater.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Dunedin Man, 57, Arrested In Child Porn Case
A 57-year-old Dunedin man faces 11 counts of possession of child pornography after a Wednesday arrest.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Harvey Forms, Disturbance Eyes Florida
The National Hurricane Center is watching four storm systems, including a disturbance that is taking aim at Florida.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Solar Eclipse, Violent Robbery, White Nationalist
Lego art exhibit ending soon, Cinderella’s castle, tropical weather and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
White Nationalist Richard Spencer Denied UF Speaking Platform
University of Florida president Kent Fuchs called white nationalist Richard Spencer’s “racist rhetoric” repugnant.
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Tampa, FL|News|
The Art Of The Brick Ends Free Run Soon
Time is running out for people to take in Nathan Sawaya’s Lego art for free in downtown Tampa.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Brutal Ybor City Robbery Prompts Call For Help: Video
The Tampa Police Department is asking for help identifying four people wanted in connection with a violent armed robbery.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Solar Eclipse 2017: Tampa Bay Area Schools Set Plans
School districts across the Tampa Bay area are gearing up to help students learn, and stay safe, during the Aug. 21 solar eclipse.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Man Out On Bail Sold Drugs To Cops, Officials Say
A 45-year-old man with ties to Sarasota and Bradenton is back behind bars after police say he sold them drugs.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Man, 68, Had ‘Unlawful Sex’ With Teen: Deputies
A 68-year-old Tampa man was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say had sex with a minor on multiple occasions.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Broken Sprinkler Forces 7 From Lakeland Apartments
Seven people were displaced from their homes when a broken sprinkler caused damage to a Lakeland apartment complex.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Gert, 3 Disturbances Churn In Atlantic Ocean
The National Hurricane Center is keeping close tabs on Hurricane Gert and three areas of disturbed weather in the Atlantic Ocean.
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