Longboat Key marks Veterans Day with Tribute

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (WWSB) - The town of Longboat Key marked Veterans Day with an afternoon tribute that combined a formal ceremony with community celebration.The event began with a 30-minute program featuring Commissioner Steve Branham, a retired U.S. Coast Guard rear admiral, as the keynote speaker. Branham addressed veterans, their families and residents gathered to recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. military members.Following the ceremony, attendees stayed for live music, food trucks and refreshments, turning the tribute into a relaxed gathering on the Suncoast for veterans and the wider community.