Santa Rosa County to host Veterans Day ceremonies, offices closed Nov. 11

Santa Rosa County will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, with multiple ceremonies honoring military service members and several county office closures.

The Veterans Memorial Plaza in Milton will host a Veterans Day ceremony and wreath-laying at 11 a.m. at 5191 Willing Street. Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to American Legion Post #78 at 6025 Spikes Way for a flag retirement ceremony, bonfire, and cookout. The meal will be provided by Grover's Restaurant and served by Santa Rosa County 4-H Club members and volunteers. For details, contact Veterans Memorial at 850-860-2427 or email santarosa.veterans.memorial.plaza@gmail.com.

VFW Post 4407 in Gulf Breeze will also hold a ceremony at 11 a.m. at 1783 Abercrombie Road, presented by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4407.

Most Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Wednesday, including the Board of Commissioners, library system, veterans services, animal services, and extension services. However, the central landfill will remain open, and essential services including 9-1-1 dispatch, Lifeguard Ambulance Service, and fire departments will operate normally. The Clerk of Court, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, and Tax Collector will also be closed.