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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.
FIFA World Cup, Big Easy style, healthcare for kids and other stories from Florida Patch.
A precautionary boil water notice has been lifted for most, but not all of Bradenton.
Police say they’ve arrested a man connected to more than a dozen residential burglaries in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
Tampa is among 32 cities across three countries in the running to host games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
An $18.1 million facelift for the Sunshine Skyway’s rest areas is set to begin soon.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has a new K9 on the beat.
Pasco County has issued a rabies alert after a raccoon tested positive for the virus.
A Seffner woman faces charges after Hillsborough County deputies say a toddler in her care suffered multiple untreated injuries.
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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 34-year-old inmate.
Florida has released preliminary estimates for agricultural damage caused by Hurricane Irma.
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed a fifth Vibrio vulnificus-related death.
The Tampa Fire Marshal’s Office has finished its investigation into the Sept. 12 blaze that destroyed Lee Elementary School.
A Bradenton woman is asking for help finding her missing miniature pig.
The National Hurricane Center is keeping close tabs on a system expected to become Hurricane Nate before the week is out.
Families who love visiting Bradenton’s Riverwalk to cool off in the Splash Pad may want to jot down new hours for the attraction.
Thursday’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots has prompted warnings about traffic and the potential for scams.
Weather in the Tampa Bay area is expected to deteriorate over the next few days, prompting some concerns for forecasters.
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