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Sheena Britton
A PLACE SHE CALLS
BY JENNIFER LUCE
Like a flower blossoming in the sunlight, Sheena’s journey is a true illustration of growth. She began her career in the City of Sanford’s Utilities Department ten years ago and was promoted several times until she landed the position in Economic and Community Development as an administrative assistant. Sheena worked as an assistant for Bob Turk, the former Economic Development Director for the City of Sanford. This experience helped Sheena realize just how fast the place she called home was evolving. As her men-
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heena Britton, a fourth-generation Sanfordite, has watched the City of Sanford develop exponentially over the years. A local resident, born and raised in Sanford, Sheena is all about a sense of community. Her first years of life began in Sanford on East First street, right on the river. She graduated from Winter Springs High School and began establishing a name for herself in the community at an early age. She soon experienced the joys of becoming a parent. She proudly proclaims that three of her greatest accomplishments are her daughters: Kiya, Haley, and Terry, all three of whom are fifth-generation Sanfordites. Kiya is currently a Junior at Bethune Cookman University, Haley is a Senior at Seminole High School, and Terry is a Sophomore at Seminole High School. Sheena is married to her husband, Morris, and together they have established a strong foundation and rooted themselves deeply in the Sanford community.
