New Port Richey, FL|News|
Seawater Bacteria Deaths, NFL Protests, Flooding
Prosperous ZIP codes, Lido Key views, worst states for teachers 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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Tampa, FL|News|
NFL Protests ‘Not About Patriotism:’ Tony Dungy
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Tony Dungy says NFL players are taking the knee for ‘social change.’
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Westchase, FL|News|
Helicopter Crashes Into Odessa Home
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a helicopter-versus-house crash.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
How Prosperous Is Your Florida ZIP Code? New Data Reveals Wealth Gap
Addresses are a factor in determining how well off Floridians are, including the size of their paychecks and education levels.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Florida Seawater Bacteria Death Toll Rises
A fourth person has died in Florida following exposure to Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria found in warm, salty water.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Florida Fails Teachers: Study
When it comes to great teaching environments and opportunities for educators, Florida falls flat compared to other states, a new study says.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Bicyclist Dies After St. Pete Crash
A man injured in a Sept. 18 bicycle crash on 62nd Avenue North has died from his injuries.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Plane-Versus-Helicopter Crash: Details Emerge
Clearwater Public Safety has released more information about a Saturday crash involving a helicopter and a small plane.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Shooting Under Investigation
A 38-year-old man was shot multiple times during a Sunday incident in unincorporated Clearwater.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Man, 19, Critically Injured In Hit-And-Run
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a 19-year-old Bradenton man critically injured.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Weather: Mostly Sunny, But Flooding Concerns Remain
Find out what’s in store for the Tampa Bay area in the weather department as the week continues.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
ObamaCare Repeal, Garbage Woes, Burger 21
Jeff Dunham, Hurricane Irma makeup days, Bucs get ready to face the Vikings and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Westchase, FL|News|
Original Burger 21 Sets ‘Re-Grand Opening’
The original Burger 21 location in Westchase is ready to unveil its new look with a 're-grand opening' celebration.
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Largo, FL|News|
Search On For Largo Bank Robbery Suspect
Largo Police are asking for help finding a man accused of robbing a Wells Fargo branch on Wednesday.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Classroom Aide Swiped Colleague’s Wallet: Deputies
A Hillsborough County school aide faces grand theft charges after an incident at Hammond Elementary.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Hurricane Irma Makeup Days: Schools Still Making Decisions
Final decisions about Hurricane Irma-related makeup days are being made in Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Post-Irma Garbage Woes May End Soon
Pasco County garbage hauler Waste Connections said customers can expect normal service to resume soon.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Jeff Dunham’s ‘Passively Aggressive’ Tour Coming To Tampa
Jeff Dunham is bringing his brand of comedy to Tampa’s Amalie Arena. Tickets go on sale soon.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Pricey Pipe Pilfered From Smoke Shop
Hillsborough County deputies need help identifying a man accused of swiping a pipe worth $600 from a Tampa smoke shop.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Dunedin Woman, 35, Killed In Clearwater Crash
A pedestrian was killed on U.S. 19 in Clearwater early Wednesday morning when she was hit by a tractor trailer.
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