Clearwater, FL|News|
ICYMI: Rays Want Your Stadium Ideas
The Tampa Bay Rays launched a new website to solicit fan input for the new stadium.
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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Bradenton, FL|News|
Hurricane Predictions Revised, African Penguins, Ferg’s Sports Bar
Mom charged in baby's death was on reality TV show, bobcat released, 499 Zika virus cases and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Florida Zika Virus Cases Climb to 499
Breaking: Sarasota County had its first travel-related case confirmed Friday, along with 12 others, bringing the state's tally to 499.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Through Your Eyes: Trinity Lutheran Church
Patch readers are sharing their favorite photos taken in and around St. Petersburg.
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Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Search On for Safety Harbor Burglary Suspects
Pinellas deputies say three people wanted in connection with a burglary in Safety Harbor may also be involved in crimes in Clearwater.
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Westchase, FL|News|
Rescued Bobcat Now Calls Upper Tampa Bay Home
Hillsborough County has announced the successful rehabilitation and release of a male bobcat named Kitchi.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Ferg’s Sports Bar: Roaches, Rodents, Possible Maggots Force Temporary Closing
BREAKING: The popular St. Petersburg sport bar and grill was temporarily closed by state inspectors Thursday.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Launching Inmate Opiate Addiction Treatment Program
The new treatment program is hoped to help Sarasota County prisoners battle heroin addictions.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Land O’ Lakes Stage Soon to Become Reality
The groundbreaking for a new stage at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center is set for next week.
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Tampa, FL|News|
African Penguins Return to Lowry Park Zoo
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo has opened its newly renovated Penguin Beach campus.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Atlantic Hurricane Predictions Get Worse, 12-17 Named Storms Expected
Breaking: NOAA issued revised predictions for the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season, saying the year could be the most active since 2012.
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Newborn Killed: Mom Was Featured on ‘I’m Pregnant And 55 Years Old’
The 62-year-old woman charged in the death of her infant appeared on the reality TV show "I’m Pregnant And …”
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Garbage Truck Accidentally Backed Over Man: Sheriff
Breaking: A 44-year-old Treasure Island man is dead following a Friday morning accident.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Weekend Weather: Sunny Days, Possibly Stormy Nights
Breaking: Find out what’s in store for the Tampa Bay area the weekend of Aug. 12-14.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Baby’s Death, Disney Parade, Gator Attacks Dog
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Tampa, FL|News|
Ex-Tampa Cop Charged in Sexual Assault
Breaking: Chief Eric Ward announced the former Tampa Police officer’s arrest Thursday.
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Gulfport, FL|News|
Gulfport Through Your Eyes: Sunset at O'Maddy's
Patch readers are sharing their favorite photos taken in and around Gulfport.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Woman Stole $19,000 from Volleyball Club, Deputies Say
Breaking: A Bradenton woman faces criminal charges after deputies say she stole money from a local volleyball club.
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Temple Terrace, FL|News|
Bomb Hoax Arrest Made
Breaking: Temple Terrace Police announced the arrest of a Tampa man Thursday in connection with a June bomb hoax.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Florida Zika Virus: Travel-Related Cases Top 400
Breaking: Florida on Thursday confirmed 21 new travel-related cases and three non-travel related cases, bringing the state's total to 486.
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