SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) – Thousands of community members, families, local students, and residents gathered at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport Tuesday night to welcome 90 veterans home from their Honor Flight.
This was the first-ever flight to depart from the Sarasota airport, marking a major milestone for veterans living in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
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Veterans that attended served in conflicts overseas, including Vietnam, Korea, and more recent wars. 16 women were a part of the trip.
The next honor flight near our area leaves from the Naples/Fort Myers area on October 18th…