This week marks a multi-fold special occasion for Longboat Key residents as they honored Veterans Day, the town’s 70th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Army. Town Manager Howard Tipton welcomed attendees to the Town Center Green on Nov. 8.
“Such a dual celebration is a rare and significant event, and it allows us to reflect on our past, cherish our present, and look forward to a promising future,” he said.
The event featured several speakers with a history of military service…