St. Pete, FL|News|
Data Breach, Super Bowl, Safest Suburbs
Owl rescued, 51 jobs, best cities for young professionals 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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Bradenton, FL|News|
WOW Houses: Mediterranean Style, Secret Passage, Mini-Ranch
Take a peek inside some of the Tampa Bay area’s more elaborate residential listings.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Psychic Arrested, Craigslist Trap, Iowa Hit List: Weird Florida
Thief gets away on riding lawn mower, gator causes crash and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Memorial Day 2017: American, Florida Flag Etiquette
Do you know the proper etiquette for displaying the American Flag on Memorial Day? Plus rules related to Florida's official flag.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Secret Sex Video Lands 4 Kids In Trouble
Four Burns Middle School students have been arrested for allegedly recording and then sharing a sex video.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Gas Pump Skimmers, Beach Conditions, Mini-Ranch
Free MOSI tickets for kids, grand theft lawn mower, sales tax holiday and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Check Tampa Bay Area Beach Conditions Before You Go
Find out how to check the conditions at beaches in the Tampa Bay area before heading out this Memorial Day weekend.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Beware Of Gas Pump Skimmers, Florida Officials Warn
Florida officials are warning motorists to take steps to protect themselves at the pumps over the long Memorial Day weekend.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Reminder: Sales Tax Holiday Set As Hurricane Season Arrives
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has signed legislation that gives residents a break from sales taxes to prepare for natural disasters.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Artistic Kids Get Into MOSI Free This Summer
MOSI is offering free admission so kids can take off on a ‘cardboard space adventure’ this summer.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
2 Arrested In Lakeland Man’s Murder
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies have announced the arrest of two men in connection with Preston Burnett’s death.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Woman, 70, Reported Missing, Endangered
Hillsborough County deputies need help finding a missing elderly woman.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Watch: Thief Makes Riding Lawn Mower Getaway
Clearwater Police need help identifying a man accused in a brazen, broad-daylight grand theft.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Firefighters Rescue Trapped Teen In 7 Minutes
Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews needed only a few minutes to free a girl who found herself trapped in pipes Thursday afternoon.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Area Weather: Memorial Day Weekend 2017
Find out what’s in store for the Tampa Bay area in the weather department over the Memorial Day weekend.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Best Beaches, Alleged Russian Hacker, Lakefront Views
Weedon Island arson, above-normal hurricane season, 75 arrests and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
DUI Wolfpack Set For Memorial Day Weekend
The Florida Highway Patrol has announced a DUI Wolfpack for Manatee and Sarasota counties over Memorial Day weekend.
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Largo, FL|News|
Man, 81, Robbed: Can You ID The Suspect?
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying a man accused of robbing an 81-year-old in the Largo area.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Siesta Beach, Caladesi Island Named Among America's Best
Dr. Beach has released his top 10 list of America’s best beaches. Two local beaches earned honors this year.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Alleged Russian Hacker Sent GOP Operative Stolen Documents: Report
A Florida GOP operative was sent Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee documents, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
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