The Brief
- Twenty-two flags now fly across the Green Bridge going from Palmetto into Bradenton.
- Shannon Glasgow came up with the idea to honor his father and to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
- The flags will be in place leading up to the Fourth of July, with hopes they will fly for longer.
PALMETTO, Fla. – The Green Bridge remains the connector from Palmetto to Bradenton, but lately, the commute across the water is offering more than just a view of the Manatee River.
On 22 light poles across the bridge, the American flag now flies proudly. It is catching the attention of drivers and turning a routine trip into a moment of reflection.
The backstory:…