St. Pete, FL|News|
Florida’s Deadly Seawater Bacteria: What You Need to Know
Breaking: Twenty-one people in Florida have been sickened and five have died after exposure to Vibrio vulnificus in 2016.
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|
Lutz Armed Robber Took Cash, Lottery Tickets, Deputies Say
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office says a Lutz man is responsible for a recent armed robbery at a Citgo station.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Fiona May Strengthen Slightly; 2 Disturbances Form, Forecasters Say
Breaking: The National Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Storm Fiona and two other Atlantic disturbances.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Attack On Elderly Man: Person Of Interest Sought
Breaking: Tampa Police are looking for a person of interest in a Wednesday attack on an 81-year-old man.
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Tampa, FL|News|
2 Gas Pump Skimmer Cases Closed With Arrest
Breaking: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies say the same man is responsible for placing credit card skimmers at two gas stations.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
2 Arrested in Galati Marine Armed Burglary
Manatee County deputies say the remaining three suspects will soon be in custody.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Petitioners Want Marco Rubio to Disavow Donald Trump
A group plans to hand deliver a petition with more than 100,000 signatures to Marco Rubio’s Tampa office.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Teen Critically Injured After Falling Off Car
BREAKING: The accident happened Wednesday night in a parking lot on Cattlemen Road.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Motorcyclist Killed in Bradenton Crash
The accident happened along U.S. 41 at 28th Avenue West Wednesday evening.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Teen Charged in Double Stabbing
Breaking: Sarasota Sheriff’s deputies say a 16-year-old boy stabbed his mother and 14-year-old brother.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Trio Connected to 25 South Tampa Burglaries, Police Say
Breaking: Tampa Police say three people, now in custody, may be responsible for as many as 25 recent burglaries.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Fiona Forms in Atlantic
Breaking: As Tropical Storm Fiona moves northwest in the Atlantic, another disturbance is now under watch by the National Hurricane Center.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Seawater Bacteria Death, NASA’s Asteroid Mission, Justice for Pinky
Man jailed again hours after release, Zika cases climb, fastest-growing companies and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
New Zika Virus Cases Confirmed in Pinellas, Polk Counties
Breaking; State officials confirmed 12 new travel-related Zika virus cases Wednesday, including one in Pinellas and two in Polk counties.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Seawater Bacteria Death Confirmed in Sarasota
Breaking: The person who died from a Vibrio vulnificus-related infection was exposed through contaminated shellfish, the state confirmed.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
NASA Asteroid Recovery Mission Readying for Takeoff
The aim of NASA’s upcoming launch from Florida is to bring a sample of an asteroid back to earth.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Dunedin Through Your Eyes: Scenes Around Town
Patch readers are sharing their favorite photos taken in and around Dunedin.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Man Arrested Hours After Jail Release, Deputies Say
Breaking: A man accused of trying to break into several Land O’ Lakes homes had just been released from jail hours before his arrest.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Pinky the Flamingo’s Death Prompts Call for Tougher Animal Cruelty Laws
Breaking: More than 87,000 people have signed an online petition demanding stricter penalties in felony animal cruelty cases in Florida.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
ICYMI: Tampa Bay’s 10 Fastest-Growing Companies: 2016 Inc. 5000
Breaking: Inc. magazine has rolled out its list of the country’s Top 5,000 fastest-growing companies with Tampa Bay well represented.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
