Lakeland, FL|News|
Publix Closing Tampa Bay-Area Stores Ahead Of Irma
Tampa Bay-area shoppers in need of last-minute items before Irma’s arrival will find time is running out to visit Publix.
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|
Tampa, MacDill Issue Mandatory Evacuations Ahead Of Irma
The City of Tampa and MacDill Air Force Base officials have issued mandatory evacuation orders as Hurricane Irma nears.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee County: 'Find Shelter Or Hunker Down'; Bridges Closing At 6 PM
Manatee County residents should find shelter ahead of Irma or "hunker down" to wait out the storm. It could be 72 hours before help arrives.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Hurricane Irma Guns For Tampa Bay: Info You Need To Know
As Hurricane Irma’s threat to the Tampa Bay area rises, find out where to go for must-know information.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco County Expands Mandatory Evacuation Ahead Of Irma
Pasco County has expanded mandatory evacuations for some residents as Hurricane Irma approaches.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Florida Sheriff Offers ‘Shelter’ To Criminals During Irma
Sheriff Grady Judd says IDs will be checked at Polk County shelter doors with sexual offenders and predators not welcome.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Sandbag Supply Runs Out Ahead Of Hurricane Irma
St. Petersburg residents in need of sandbags are out of luck. The city ran out of supplies Friday after a record-breaking run.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk County Power Outages Shut Down Some Sewer Systems As Irma Nears
Polk County residents in flood-prone areas and manufactured homes were urged to evacuate. Now power outages are knocking sewer systems out.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Hurricane Irma: I-75, I-4 Heavy, But Flowing, FHP Says
Traffic on the Tampa Bay area’s interstates remained heavy late Friday morning but was flowing, troopers reported.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
All Florida Schools, State Offices Ordered To Close As Hurricane Irma Nears
Florida Gov. Rick Scott issued an order Thursday night that affects public schools, colleges and state universities.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Pasco County Schools Announce Monday Decision
Pasco County has announced a decision about public school classes on Monday as Hurricane Irma closes in.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Jacksonville, FL|News|
Where To Find Gas In Jacksonville: Hurricane Irma Evacuation
Jacksonville residents in search of gas as Hurricane Irma approaches will find there's an app for that.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
West Palm Beach, FL|News|
Where To Find Gas In West Palm Beach: Hurricane Irma Evacuation
West Palm Beach residents in search of gas as Hurricane Irma approaches will find there's an app for that.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Pensacola, FL|News|
Where To Find Gas In Pensacola: Hurricane Irma Evacuation
Pensacola residents in search of gas as Hurricane Irma approaches will find there's an app for that.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Fort Myers, FL|News|
Where To Find Gas In Fort Myers: Hurricane Irma Evacuation
Fort Myers residents in search of gas as Hurricane Irma approaches will find there's an app for that.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|News|
Where To Find Gas In Orlando: Hurricane Irma Evacuation
Orlando residents in search of gas as Hurricane Irma approaches will find there's an app for that.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Where To Find Gas In The Tampa Bay Area: Hurricane Irma Evacuation
Tampa Bay area residents in search of gas as Hurricane Irma approaches will find there's an app for that.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco County Issues Voluntary Evacuation Ahead Of Hurricane Irma
Pasco County is asking some residents to evacuate before Hurricane Irma’s arrival.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Hurricane Irma: Tarpon Springs Announces Closings
As the Tampa Bay area prepares for possible impacts from Hurricane Irma, Tarpon Springs has announced some closings.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Hillsborough County Issues Voluntary Evacuation Ahead Of Hurricane Irma
Shelters across Hillsborough County are opening up to serve residents as Hurricane Irma nears the state.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
