Brandon, FL|News|
Accidental Shooting, Flea Market Deal, Skimmer
Fifty-one loggerhead hatchlings, St. Pete Pier groundbreaking 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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New Port Richey, FL|News|
USA Flea Market, Pasco County Reach Agreement
The owners of the shuttered USA Flea Market have reached an agreement with Pasco County.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Boy Shot, Killed
Bradenton Police are investigating what is believed to be an accidental shooting involving two young siblings.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Dog’s Hot Car Death Leads To Arrest
A former employee of Manatee County Animal Services faces a cruelty charge after a dog in his care died.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Skimmer Found On St. Pete Gas Pump
A credit card skimmer was found on a gas pump in St. Petersburg Thursday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa To San Diego Nonstop Flights Set By Southwest
Southwest Airlines is kicking off nonstop service between Tampa and San Diego with $99 fares.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
ICYMI: McDonald’s Expands Delivery Service In Tampa Bay Area
McDonald’s delivery is now available in three Tampa Bay area counties.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Tampa, FL|News|
Family Of 5, Dog OK After Fire
A family of five escaped injury when a fire broke out in their New Tampa home early Thursday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Sunshine In Tampa Bay’s Forecast: Will It Last?
After a streak of daily storms in most parts of the Tampa Bay area, the region may get a chance to dry out a little.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
FDLE Report Backs Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has completed an investigation into a fatal shooting involving a Tarpon Springs officer.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Pier Groundbreaking Set
The city of St. Petersburg plans to break ground on its new pier next week.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Apartment Fire Ruled Arson
Clearwater Fire & Rescue says a Wednesday blaze at an abandoned apartment complex was intentionally set.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
51 Loggerhead Hatchlings Released On Turtle Beach
The discovery of a disturbed sea turtle nest at Manasota Beach ended with the successful release of 51 hatchlings over the weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Brain Donation, Double Drowning, Fake Cop
Abduction details released, mom accused of giving toddler away, Confederate statue stays and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Fake Cop Jailed After Illegal Traffic Stop: Sheriff
A Largo man faces criminal charges after Pasco County deputies say he posed as a cop and pulled a motorist over.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Possible Abduction Victim Alive And Well, Police Say
Tampa Police have released more details about reports of a possible abduction on Monday afternoon.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Girl, 3, Seriously Injured In St. Pete Crash
Two people, including a toddler who wasn’t restrained, were seriously injured in a Wednesday crash in St. Pete, troopers say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
West Palm Beach, FL|News|
Florida Mom Tried To Give Tot Away: Cops
"I can’t do it," a Florida mom is accused of saying, before allegedly trying to give away her 2-year-old son to strangers at a restaurant.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Xanax Swiped By Armed Robber
Clearwater Police need help identifying a man accused of holding up Bay Life Pharmacy for drugs.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Man, 81, Killed In Crash
An 81-year-old Bradenton man was killed in a Tuesday night collision on State Road 64 and Rye Road.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
