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Tropical Storm Maria Forms On Lee's Heels
While Hurricane Jose heads north, forecasters are monitoring Tropical Storms Lee and Maria.

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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.
While Hurricane Jose heads north, forecasters are monitoring Tropical Storms Lee and Maria.

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