Westchase, FL|News|
5 Rare Baby Skunks On The Mend At Owl’s Nest
The Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife is helping five orphaned eastern spotted skunks find their way in the world.
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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Sarasota, FL|News|
Lightning Strike Damages Lido Pool
Sarasota’s Lido pool is off limits while crews work to repair lightning-related damage.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man Sets 'Witch’s’ Home Afire In ‘Rescue’ Attempt: Deputies
A Holiday man stands accused of setting a fire to a woman’s home to rescue his daughter. The "hostage" wasn’t there, deputies say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Man's Body Found Floating In St. Pete Pond
St. Petersburg Police are investigating the death of a 30-year-old man found floating in a pond Thursday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Motorist Arrested After Gun Pulled On I-75: Troopers
A Wednesday afternoon road rage incident on I-75 involving a Smith & Wesson .38 ended with an arrest. -
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Holiday Woman, 34, Killed In Moog Road Crash
A 34-year-old Holiday woman was killed in a Wednesday afternoon crash on Moog Road.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Deadly Seawater Bacteria, NFL Player Arrested, Ybor City
“Frozen” on ice, help for sinkhole victims, Tampa’s Confederate memorial out and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Free Water Testing For Lake Padgett Homes
Pasco County is waiving water testing fees for more than 400 homeowners in the area near the Lake Padgett sinkhole.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Land O’ Lakes Sinkhole Victims Get Help From Duke Energy
Duke Energy has pledged to match donations to help victims of the Land O’ Lakes Sinkhole recover.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota County Schools 2017-18 Calendar
Here are all the important dates families need to know about for the upcoming school year that kicks off in August.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|
Woman, 61, Killed In Waters Avenue Hit-And-Run
Deputies say they are looking for a silver Toyota pickup in connection with a Carrollwood area woman’s Tuesday hit-and-run death.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Man, 37, Killed In Crash
A 37-year-old Bradenton man was killed when his Ford F-150 became airborne and landed in a ditch Wednesday morning.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Confederate Memorial Removal Gets Green Light
Hillsborough County Commissioners voted Wednesday to remove a Confederate memorial from outside the downtown Tampa courthouse.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee County Schools 2017-18 Calendar
Here are all the important dates families need to know about for the upcoming school year that kicks off in August.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Florida’s Deadly Seawater Bacteria: How To Avoid Exposure
Twelve people in Florida have been sickened and one has died after exposure to Vibrio vulnificus in 2017.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Florida Seawater Bacteria Claims Life
The state of Florida has confirmed 10 Vibrio vulnificus-related infections in 2017 so far, including one death.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
‘Frozen’ On Ice Skates Into Tampa This Fall
“Frozen,” presented by Disney On Ice, skates into the Amalie Arena this fall.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Brandon Girl, 16, Reported Missing, Endangered
Hillsborough County deputies are asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old girl, who may be in the Bradenton area.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Pinellas Sheriff’s Office Employee Choked Wife: Cops
An employee of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office was arrested in Largo after officials say he choked his wife.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Jacksonville Jaguars’ Dante Fowler Jr. Arrested In St. Pete
St. Pete Police say Dante Fowler Jr. of the Jacksonville Jaguars faces battery charges after a man was allegedly hit in a spat.
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