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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2009
Media Contact: Gary Sawtelle
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Some Post Offices Changing Retail Hours for Friday July 3rd

All Offices Closed on Saturday July 4th
Blue Collection Box Times Unchanged

Suncoast District

Friday, July 3

    Some Post Offices will close or shorten their retail hours on Friday, July 3.

    Regular mail delivery and blue collection boxes for Friday, July 3 will be unaffected by the change.

    Revised hours will be posted at each Post Office and commercial customers are asked to check with their Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit for Friday July 3 hours of operation. Customers may call 1-800-ASK-USPS for information about specific Post Offices.

Saturday, July 4

    All Post Offices will be closed Saturday, July 4. Express Mail only will be delivered on July 4.

Monday, July 6

    All Post Offices will be open and regular mail delivery will resume Monday, July 6.

    The Suncoast District is comprised of ZIP code areas: 327, 328, 329, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 341, 342, 346, 347. Geographic Area Includes Central and Southwest Florida (Major cities include: Tampa, St Pete, Orlando, Melbourne, Ft Myers, Naples, Sarasota, Lakeland, Brooksville)

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