Clearwater, FL|News|
Banana Brouhaha, Free Museum Day, Fun Cities
Best colleges in Florida, Hurricane Irma death toll rises, gated compound 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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Clearwater, FL|News|
Pinellas Launches Hurricane Irma Recovery Tour
Staff members from the Pinellas County Citizen Information Center plan to hit the road to help residents with Hurricane Irma recovery.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Hudson Woman Dies In House Fire
An elderly Hudson woman died in a Tuesday morning fire.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Banana Brouhaha Leads To Man’s Arrest
A 73-year-old New Port Richey man faces criminal charges after a Monday dispute about a box of bananas took a violent turn, deputies say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Pizza Villa Honored For Community Service
Pizza Villa is the recipient of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce’s Heart of Pasco award.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Seminole Heights, FL|News|
Woman, Firefighter Hospitalized After Blaze
An early Tuesday morning house fire in Old Seminole Heights sent a woman and a Tampa firefighter to the hospital.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Museum Day Live 2017: Where To Go In Tampa Bay
Museums across the Tampa Bay area are offering free entry during a one-day event this weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Maria Takes Aim At Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico
‘Potentially catastrophic’ Hurricane Maria was on a collision course with the Virgin Islands Tuesday with Puerto Rico in its sights.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa's A 'Fun City,' Study Says
Tampa ranks in the top 20 in a new study meant to put a spotlight on America’s most fun cities.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Family Dollar Armed Robbery Video Released
Tampa Police are asking for help identifying a man wanted in connection with a Sunday night armed robbery.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Bicyclist Critically Injured In St. Pete Crash
A Monday night crash on 62nd Avenue North sent a bicyclist to the hospital with critical injuries.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Disaster Relief, Free Lunches, Hurricane Maria
Sunny streak, emergency landing on the beach, New England-style and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Pasco County Opens Debris Removal Registration After Irma
Pasco County residents are being asked to register their addresses for post-Hurricane Irma debris removal.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
66 Jobs: Yacht Sales, Groundskeeper, Fitness Instructor
Looking for a new gig? You may be in luck! Employers across the Tampa Bay area are in the market for new hires.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Sand Key
Mechanical problems forced a small plane to land on a stretch of Sand Key Monday afternoon, police say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
FEMA Disaster Assistance: What You Need To Know After Irma
Wondering what’s involved in filing for help from FEMA after Hurricane Irma? Polk County shares information that applies across the state.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Hurricane Irma Aftermath: Bryan Adams’ Concert Off
Bryan Adams fans won’t get to see the performer at Coachman Park this year, Clearwater officials confirmed Monday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Missing Child Alert Issued For Sarasota Boy, 14
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a missing child alert for a teenager from Sarasota.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Motorcycle Collides With School Bus, 18-Year-Old Killed
An 18-year-old St. Petersburg man was killed in an early Monday morning motorcycle-versus-school bus crash on 49th Street North.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Neighbor Arrested In Tampa Shooting Death
A Tampa man faces second-degree murder charges after his neighbor’s Saturday shooting death.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
