Local events and promotions for vets
There are several events and observances around the area on and around Veterans Day.
A Catholic Mass will be held at Sarasota National Cemetery on Veterans Day. Opening ceremonies will begin at 2:45 p.m.
The Military Heritage Museum Veteran tribute 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, with a free hot dog lunch for the first 100 attendees at noon. There is no charge to attend the ceremony in Punta Gorda.
There are also local specials, freebies and promotions on offer to veterans for Veterans Day and during the weekend:
• Free passport photos, non-certified copies and notary services for eligible documents for veterans with the Charlotte County Clerk, throughout November.
• Free car washes today for military personnel and veterans at Waters Carwash in Venice.
• Healing Field of Honor at Laishley Park with the Punta Gorda Rotary through today. It is a display of flags to honor veterans.
• 11% discount on Monday at Winn-Dixie on qualifying grocery transactions, with valid military documentation.