Gwen Thomas has long been on a pedestal in this community. Her servant’s heart, quick wit and sage advice have won over the hearts of all who know her.
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WONDER WOMAN: Dee Dee Grooms
Dee Dee Grooms is a legend in Plant City. Now she’s sharing a message of hope and perseverance with the community she has always called home.
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Hallback has represented Plant City in the boxing world since 1997, putting “The Itty-Bitty” city on the map for people all over the globe. Her fighting career is not over yet, but she’s working on the next chapter of her life and planning for it to be helpful for others.
Continue ReadingWonder Woman: Michelle Valdes
Valdes is well-known throughout Plant City as an unstoppable force of charity. She’s always looking for someone to help through her nonprofit, Operation Paying it Forward, and is extremely active in other community organizations.
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Dixon Lewis became well-known in Plant City when she became the first black girl to make it onto the Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s Court, earning the title of First Maid in 1973. These days, the longtime educator’s penchant for kindness pays off for Plant Citians young, old and in between as she’ll lend a helping hand wherever she can.
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When Diana Prince first left Themyscira to act as the champion of Earth, her bravery and devotion to truth made her a superhero in the eyes of the mortals she was sworn to protect. Captain Susan Pruet is an exemplary guardian in her own right, wielding her badge as her lasso of truth and refusing […]
Continue ReadingWonder Woman: Tina Barber
Tina Barber keeps the city in line as a Code Enforcement Officer and loves getting to share her love of history and her community with everyone she meets.
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Sharon Spires is the Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator for the City of Plant City’s Water Resource Management Division.
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Perez is the first female assistant city manager in Plant City’s history.
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Plant City’s Director of Library Services helps keep Bruton Memorial Library moving forward.
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