10/06/2026
🎉 BIG NEWS FROM HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PLANT CITY! 🎉
We are excited to announce Shannon Keil, MBA, as the new Executive Director of Historic Plant City Main Street, effective October 13, 2026!
A fifth-generation Plant City native, Shannon brings more than 25 years of experience in leadership, mentoring, event management, sponsorship development, and community engagement. She also holds a Master of Business Administration and is a certified coach, with a leadership style rooted in service, collaboration, and developing others.
But beyond her impressive experience, Shannon brings something truly special to this role a deep love for Plant City.
“Plant City is part of my story, my family, and my heart,” Shannon shared. “The opportunity to serve this community is both an honor and a responsibility I embrace.”
As our Executive Director, Shannon will work alongside our board, downtown merchants, volunteers, community partners, and residents to strengthen relationships, create new opportunities, support our local businesses, and continue building a downtown where everyone feels welcome and connected.
Her vision is one that honors where we've been while looking forward to where we're going.
Shannon said “Our downtown is filled with people whose ideas, hard work, and dreams deserve to be celebrated. I want Main Street to be a place where businesses feel supported, partners see opportunities to make a difference, and people feel connected to their community. Together, we can honor our history while creating an exciting future.”
We couldn't be more excited about this next chapter for Historic Plant City Main Street!
Please join us in welcoming Shannon to the Main Street family and congratulating her on this exciting new role!
Welcome home, Shannon!
We are so excited to see what we can accomplish TOGETHER for Historic Downtown Plant City!