TAMPA, FL – The Postal Service has restored mail delivery, retail services and mail collection to most Suncoast District customers affected by Hurricane Irma, even in the hardest hit areas.  Postal operations continue to recover as quickly as it is safe to do so.  All Post Offices/Stations/Branches in Suncoast have resumed normal operations, with the exception of those listed below.

Customers can get information on delivery and retail services in their location by visiting www.usps.com and clicking the “Service Alert” bar at the top.  The site is updated as recovery continues.  

The following offices are offering limited delivery and limited retail services.

• Alva, 17301 Broadway St, Alva FL 33920-9998
• Bowling Green, 4702 Central Ave, Bowling Green FL 33834-6054
• Center Hill, 89 E Kings Hwy, Center Hill FL 33514-9997
• Fort Myers Beach, 200 Carolina Ave, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931-9998
• Lake Placid, 901 Hillcrest Ave, Lake Placid FL 33852-9998
• Melbourne, Main, 640 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne FL 32901-9998
• Naples, Golden Gate, 11665 Collier Blvd, Naples FL 34116-9998
• Ochopee, 38000 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee FL 34141-2003
• Orlando, Pine Hills 811 Deauville Dr, Orlando FL 32808-9998
• Box mail can be picked up at the Orlando Hiawassee Branch at 3200 N. Hiawassee Rd. Orlando FL 32818-9998
• Orlando, Azalea Park, 501 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando FL 32807-9998
• Pineland, 7450 Pineland Rd, Pineland FL 33945-9800
• St Petersburg, Northside, 1201 Gandy Blvd N, St Petersburg, Fl 33702-2404

The following offices will have limited retail services. Customers can pick up PO Box Mail via Mobile Retail Unit

• CHOKOLOSKEE, 195 SMALLWOOD DR, CHOKOLOSKEE FL 34138-9800
• EVERGLADES CITY, 601 COLLIER AVE, EVERGLADES CITY FL 34139-9800
• Location of Mobile Retail Unit: 102 Copeland Ave N, Everglades City FL 34139
• Hours:  Monday through Saturday, 10am – 3pm

The following offices are offering limited retail services in a Mobile Retail Unit that is located on-site. PO Box mail can be picked up at these locations.

• Goodland, 427 Papaya St, Goodland FL 34140-9800
• Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10am – 3pm

• Marco Island, 600 E Elkcam Cir, Marco Island FL 34145-9998
• Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10am – 3pm

“Postal employees continue to make every effort to provide service as soon as possible to all of our customers wherever we can ensure the safety of our customers and employees,” said Suncoast District Manager Eric Chavez. “We sincerely appreciate our customers’ understanding and cooperation as we recover from the storm.”

As recovery continues, updated information will be posted to the USPS Service Alerts website accessed through http://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/welcome.htm.  The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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