Brandon, FL|News|
Cop Cleared, Beach Closings, Sunshine
Sarasota’s New Pass unsafe, Johnny Cash’s former Port Richey property for sale 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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Largo, FL|News|
Largo Woman, 86, Killed In Belcher Road Crash
An 86-year-old Largo woman was killed in a Friday morning crash along Belcher Road.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Man, 2 Dogs Rescued From House Fire
Tampa Police officers helped free a 68-year-old man and his two dogs from a burning home Friday afternoon.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
1 Pinellas Beach Closed: How To Check On Other Beaches
Find out how to check on conditions at local beaches before heading out.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota’s New Pass Not Safe For Boaters: Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced plans to close New Pass and remove its navigational markers.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Florida Driver’s License Services Going Offline For A Few Days
Floridians in need of driver’s license or vehicle registration services will be out of luck for a few days.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|
Carrollwood Man, 34, Reported Missing, Endangered
Hillsborough County deputies are asking for help locating a man who has been reported missing from the Carrollwood area.
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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Tarpon Springs Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting
Use of deadly force in Nicholas Provenza's May death in Tarpon Springs was justified, according to State Attorney Bernie McCabe.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Man, 25, Dies After Water Rescue
A 25-year-old man pulled from water near the Sandbar restaurant in Anna Maria Thursday afternoon has died.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Woman, 25, Killed In St. Pete Motorcycle Crash
A 25-year-old St. Petersburg woman died following a Thursday night motorcycle crash.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Sunshine In Tampa Bay: Will It Last?
Find out what’s in store for Tampa Bay area weather this weekend.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Great Save, Fortune 500, Double Homicide
Age-friendly communities, serial bike thief, pool homes and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
3 St. Pete Beaches Close Temporarily
The city of St. Petersburg has announced that three of its beaches are off limits for now due to high bacteria levels.
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Fort De Soto Beach Water Quality Alert Issued
A water quality advisory has been issued for Fort De Soto beach.
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Jacksonville, FL|News|
Sergeant Dives Into River To Save Woman
A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sergeant dove into the St. Johns River to save a woman.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Help End Serial Bike Thief’s Spree (Video)
Sarasota Police need help identifying a person believed response for a rash of bike thefts in recent months.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Tampa, FL|News|
Silver Alert Issued For Thonotosassa Man
Hillsborough County deputies are asking for helping bringing home an 80-year-old man who disappeared Thursday morning.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
17 Florida Companies Make Fortune 500 2017 List
The annual Fortune 500 list is out, ranking the biggest companies across America, including 17 from Florida.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Towns Make AARP’s ‘Age-Friendly’ List
Several Tampa Bay area towns and counties have been called out by AARP for taking steps to be great places for people of all ages to live.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Jury Duty Scam Resurfaces In Manatee County
The Manatee County Clerk of Court is warning folks to be wary of an old scam that’s resurfaced recently.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
