In recognition of Juneteenth, a historical moment marking the end of slavery in the United States, Pinellas County officials have announced that most county offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19. According to an announcement posted on the county's official website, the closures include offices under the County Administrator, as well as those of the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector.
However, maintaining their regular duties, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller and Supervisor of Elections offices will be open. Similarly, the courts of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, which covers both Pinellas and Pasco counties, are not taking the day off and will proceed with their regular schedule.
Certain facilities such as the administration office, Heritage Village, Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, and Weedon Island Cultural and Natural History Center will also observe the holiday and remain closed. Pinellas County Animal Services operations, including both the offices and adoption center, will take a day's pause in operations.
In addition to these closures, the County Contractor Licensing office and the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board will not be available for contractor inquiries, as they will also be closed. Offices providing services for human needs, Pinellas County Human Services will also shut their doors for the day. While the Disposal Complex/Scalehouse will offer its services from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the accompanying Administration Building, Household Hazardous Waste Center, and Swap Shop will take a breather and close for the day.
The Business and Customer Services Call Center along with the lobby at 14 S. Fort Harrison will not entertain customer visits or calls. The county urges customers to utilize online services for payments and directs them to an answering service at (727) 464-4000 for any emergencies. Services and regular hours across the county will return as per usual on Friday, June 20, marking a brief interruption in observance of a day that reflects a profound turning point in American history.
