Land O' Lakes|News|
Scream-A-Geddon Set To Return For 3rd Year
Pasco County’s Scream-A-Geddon is making a return for the third year running.
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|
Restaurant Inspections: Taco Bus Rodents, Dirty Dunkin’
A Dunkin’ Donuts, Taco Bus and country club restaurant were among those closed by state inspectors in the Tampa Bay area last week.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Uber Driver, Troopers Stop Skyway Bridge Suicide Attempt
A quick-thinking Uber driver tipped law enforcement off about a possible Skyway Bridge suicide attempt Monday night.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Woman, 32, Dies After Crash
A 32-year-old Sarasota woman critically injured in an Aug. 3 crash has died from her injuries.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Lock It Or Lose It: Sheriff Warns As Auto Burglaries Spike
With auto burglary numbers up across Sarasota County, deputies are warning people to lock their doors.
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Palm Harbor Man, 19, Killed In Crash
A Palm Harbor man was killed in a Monday night motorcycle crash on Ulmerton Road.
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Tampa, FL|News|
35 Best Hospitals In Florida: U.S. News & World Report
Which Florida facilities made the U.S. News & World Report 2017-18 rankings of the best hospitals in the country?
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Land O’ Lakes Sinkhole: Fundraiser For Victims Continues
United Way of Pasco County is accepting donations to benefit the property owners affected by the Land O’ Lakes sinkhole.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Lyme Disease, Top Schools, Sweltering Heat
Good Samaritans stop knife-wielding robber, recycling wins, sinkhole claims more homes and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Area Schools Rank Among Florida's Best
Niche.com is out with its latest K-12 school rankings across the country and Florida. Find out how Tampa Bay area schools fared.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Hillsborough, Pinellas Lead Florida In Recycling
When it comes to putting garbage in its place, residents in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties lead the state.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
70 Jobs: Preschool Teacher, Cook, Attorney
Folks on the hunt for new gigs will find employers across the Tampa Bay area are hiring.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
As Florida’s Lyme Disease Cases Rise, Researchers Offer Slick Solution
Lyme disease cases are on the rise across the country, but researchers think they may have a way to curb the count.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
3 Stabbed Before Man With Gun Stops Robber: Deputies
An accused armed robber who allegedly stabbed three people on Sunday was ultimately stopped by a man with a gun without a single shot fired.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Tie Between Homicides Remains Under Investigation
A man's Saturday death in Sarasota may be connected to a double homicide in Bradenton involving victims from Tampa and Jacksonville.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Amy Grant, Michael Smith Set Tampa Stop On Christmas Tour
Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are bringing their Christmas tour to Tampa with a stop at the Amalie Arena.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Sweltering Heat Dominates Tampa Bay Area Forecast
Heat index levels in the Tampa Bay area are expected to climb into the low 100s as the workweek continues.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Runaway Teens May Be Driving Stolen Van: Deputies
Hillsborough County deputies are asking for help finding two runaways who are believed to be driving a stolen van.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Land O’ Lakes Sinkhole Claims 7th Home
Pasco County condemned another home along Ocean Pines Drive Monday, bringing the total affected by the sinkhole to seven.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Land O’ Lakes Sinkhole: 6 Homes Condemned
Pasco County officials had to condemn two more homes in Land O’ Lakes on Sunday due to expansion of a sinkhole in Lake Padgett.
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