Land O' Lakes|News|
Hate Groups, Beach Health Advisory, Up-Skirt Peeper
Bus driver under investigation, tropics heat up, Old Northeast charmer and other stories from Florida Patch.
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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Tampa, FL|News|
Davis Islands Beach Off Limits To Swimmers
A health advisory has been issued for the water at Davis Islands Beach.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Death At Recycling Services Of Florida Under Investigation
Pinellas Park Police say a woman was killed in an apparent accident at Recycling Services of Florida Tuesday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Restaurant Inspections: Ant Infestation, Sewage Backup
A Taco Bell and Dunkin’ Donuts were among the eateries in the Tampa Bay area closed temporarily by state inspectors last week.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Florida Hate Groups: Map Shows Active Racist Organizations
The Southern Poverty Law Center says 63 hate groups, from the KKK to black separatists – are active in Florida.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Starbucks’ Up-Skirt Peeper Foiled By Flash: Deputies
A Tampa man faces charges after deputies say he was caught taking pictures up a woman's skirt in a Palm Harbor Starbucks.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Man, 74, Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash
A 74-year-old Sarasota man was killed in a Monday night crash on State Road 72.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Bus Driver Who Dropped Kids Off Blocks From School Under Investigation
A bus driver's alleged decision to drop kids off 10 blocks from campus Tuesday morning is under investigation by Pinellas County Schools.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tropics Heat Up As Hurricane Season’s Peak Arrives
The National Hurricane Center is keeping tabs on Hurricane Gert and three disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Hero Cop, 76 Jobs, Tropical Weather
Confederate memorial vandalized, manhunt on for rapper, “Last Damn Show” and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Disturbance Eyes Florida As Tropical Storm Gert Heads North
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Gert and a disturbance that is showing the potential for development.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Man, 27, Charged In April Hit-And-Run
Sarasota Police have announced an arrest in an April hit-and-run that left a pedestrian critically injured.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Aldi Sets Hiring Events Across Tampa Bay Area
Aldi is playing host to upcoming hiring events in Clearwater, Brandon, Lakewood Ranch, Winter Haven and St. Petersburg.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Rapper Kendo Kaponi Beat, Robbed Barber, Police Say
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of rapper Kendo Kaponi following an attack on a Polk County barber.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Threats To Kill Teacher Land Student Behind Bars: Deputies
An 18-year-old Marchman senior was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill her former teacher at River Ridge High School.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
76 Jobs: Gutter Installer, Public Relations, Blogger
In the market for a new gig? Here are some ideas from around the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Seffner Confederate Memorial Park Vandalized
Hillsborough deputies are trying to find the person or people responsible for vandalizing a Confederate memorial in Seffner.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
‘Last Damn Show’ Returns With Chance The Rapper
Chance the Rapper, Ludacris and Lil Uzi are among the artists lined up for the return of WiLD 94.1’s "Last Damn Show."
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Earlier Storms In Tampa Bay’s Forecast
Find out what’s in store for the Tampa Bay area in the weather department as the workweek progresses.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Active Hurricane Season, Top Hospitals, Deputy Injured
Best schools, pilot whale returns to open water, Sugar Sand Festival dates and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
