St. Pete, FL|News|
New Body Armor Hits St. Pete Streets
St. Petersburg Police Officers now have custom body armor that is considered safer and more comfortable to wear.
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|
Val Kilmer Joins Tampa Bay Comic Con Lineup
Val Kilmer of ‘Batman Forever’ and 'Tombstone’ fame will appear at this summer’s Tampa Bay Comic Con.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
2017 Tax Day Freebies, Discounts In The Tampa Bay Area
Businesses are giving away everything from beer to plane tickets in honor of Tax Day 2017.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
129 Tampa Bay Area Runners Finish Boston Marathon: ICYMI
129 finishers of the 2017 Boston Marathon hail from the Tampa Bay area. Do you know an athlete on the list?
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Sailboat Fire Results In Serious Burns
Two people were rescued from a burning sailboat anchored off Coquina Key Tuesday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Earth Day Goes To The Dogs In Tampa
BluePearl is inviting folks and their four-legged friends out for an Earth Day celebration that features a peanut butter licking contest.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Help ID Clearwater Credit Card Fraud Suspect
Clearwater Police need help identifying a man connected to multiple credit card fraud cases.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Backyard Trash Burn Ignites Brush Fire
Breaking: A small trash fire sparked a much bigger one, leaving a Polk County home unlivable.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
2017 Income Tax Deadline: How To Get An Extension
Tampa Bay area procrastinators will find there are ways to get a tax extension even as the deadline looms.
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Westchase, FL|News|
Florida’s Best Suburbs Ranked: ICYMI
Niche.com has ranked Florida’s best suburbs to live in for 2017 based on crime, schools and other factors. Is your community on the list?
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Arrest Made In St. Pete Man’s Murder
A New Port Richey man faces murder charges following the Saturday shooting death of a St. Petersburg man.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Singer Chris Brown Accused Of ‘Sucker' Punching Photographer
Tampa Police are investigating an alleged Monday morning battery involving singer Chris Brown at Aja Channelside.
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Brandon, FL|News|
‘Drug Flop House,’ Manhunt, 94 Jobs
Entertainer’s dream house, wildfires, beach weather and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Man's Murder Prompts Plea For Help
St. Petersburg Police are asking for information that may lead to an arrest in a 37-year-old man’s Saturday shooting death.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Owner Of Sarasota ‘Drug Flop House’ Arrested
Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies say they’ve visited the same home about 40 times since August 2016.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Cop Named Pinellas School District’s Best
A Clearwater Police officer has been named the School Resource Officer of the year by Pinellas County Schools.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ Coming To Lakeland
The Moscow Ballet is bringing the ‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ to Lakeland later this year. Tickets go on sale soon.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
94 Jobs: Mad Science Instructor, Seamstress, Medical Scribe
Employers throughout the Tampa Bay area and beyond are looking for new hires.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Rue 21 Closing 400 Locations, Some In Tampa Bay
Teens who love the clothes at Rue 21 may have to find new locations to shop at.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
University Mall Dillard’s Getting New Digs
The Dillard’s at University Mall is moving into a new space.
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