BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) – Communities across Manatee and Sarasota counties are preparing to honor fallen service members this Memorial Day with a weekend of parades, ceremonies and volunteer efforts.
Residents have several opportunities to pay their respects on Monday, May 25, from the quiet rows of Sarasota National Cemetery to the bustling streets of downtown.
The Manatee County Veterans Council will host the county’s official Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. Monday at Donald L. Courtney Veterans Park, located at 176 Waterfront Drive in Bradenton. The event, titled “Remembering Our Fallen,” features local speakers and a moment of silence…