Bradenton, FL|News|
Remembering Snooty: Memorial Set In Creature's Honor
The South Florida Museum has announced a free memorial to honor the memory of Snooty the manatee.
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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St. Pete, FL|News|
Man Lights Scooter On Fire, Goes To Jail: Deputies
A St. Pete Beach man is in hot water after Pinellas deputies say he lit his scooter on fire, causing damage to two other vehicles.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
7 Cheap Things To Do In Tampa Bay This Weekend
Rubber duck races, baseball with dogs and Hippie Fest are some unique happenings set to take place in the Tampa Bay area this weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa International Airport Sets Job Fair
Tampa International Airport’s Concessions Job Fair is right around the corner. More than 250 positions are up for grabs.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Armed Robbery Under Investigation
An armed man held up a Sarasota Walgreens Wednesday night, demanding prescription pills.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Man, 18, Rescued From Barge’s Cargo Hold
Tampa firefighters had to use a basket and crane to rescue a man trapped in a barge’s cargo hold Wednesday night.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
White Supremacists, Classroom Supplies, Nuclear Bombs
Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, elaborate pools, hurricane season predictions adjust upward and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Man Dies After Hydraulic Boom Pins Him To Billboard
A 58-year-old Tarpon Springs man died Wednesday after a boom pinned him to a billboard in Palm Harbor.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Would The Tampa Bay Area Survive A Nuclear Bomb? There’s A Web Tool For That
A Google Maps mashup created by a historian who specializes in nuclear secrecy calculates the effects a nuclear blast would have on cities.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
'Extremely Active' Hurricane Season Possible: NOAA's Adjusted Forecast
As the peak of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season nears, NOAA forecasters are now predicting a higher chance for a more active season.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Florida Kids Are Among America’s Neediest: Study
Florida ranked near the top in an analysis meant to uncover which states have the greatest number of underprivileged children.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival 2018 Dates, Times Set
Clearwater has set the dates for the return of its signature Sugar Sand Festival.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
McDonald’s Launches Contest Just For Teachers
Teachers across the Tampa Bay area are invited to enter the McDonald’s ‘Classroom FUNds’ contest. Four $1,000 prizes are on the line.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
White Supremacist Propaganda, Guns, Meth Found In Home
Pasco County deputies found guns, drugs, ammunition and American Nazi Family propaganda during a search of a New Port Richey home.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Manhunt On For Accused Murderer
Police are searching for the man accused of gunning down Julius R. Carter on a Tampa street in early July.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
5 Dogs Die In Valrico House Fire
The owner of Almost Home Pet Resort lost her five personal dogs in a Tuesday evening house fire.
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
2 Men Plucked From Water After Boat Sinks
Two Palm Harbor men were rescued from water about 6 miles offshore of Dunedin Tuesday afternoon.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Best Hospitals, Near-Drowning, Taco Bus Rodents
Uber driver makes the save, best cruisers, help for sinkhole victims and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Help FHP Cruisers Speed To Victory In National Contest
The Florida Highway Patrol is stumping for votes to help its patrol vehicles speed to victory in the national Best Looking Cruiser contest.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Boy’s Near-Drowning Serves As Reminder, Officials Say
A 3-year-old boy’s near drowning in Lakeland on Tuesday has officials warning parents to take precautions.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
