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Aug. 25, 2026

USPS Considers Relocation of Retail Services for the Port Charlotte Murdock Branch

45-day Comment Period Commences

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL — The U.S. Postal Service is considering the potential relocation of retail operations formerly located at the Port Charlotte Murdock Branch at 19190 Cochran Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL, 33948 to a new location within a one-mile radius.

The Postal Service is considering relocation due to the non-renewal of the lease.

The Postal Service will continue providing retail services at the Port Charlotte Station, where Murdock Branch customers will continue to be served until the new post office is up and running.

Port Charlotte Murdock Branch customers have been notified about the potential relocation through a postcard in the mail and will have the opportunity to provide comments regarding the proposal.

We are inviting customers to send their comments on the proposal to the following address. Comments must be received by 10/10/2026.

Attn: Port Charlotte Murdock Branch Relocation
United States Postal Service
P.O. Box 27497
Greensboro, NC 27498-1103

After the comment period, the Postal Service will consider the comments received. Following that consideration, the Postal Service will make a final decision to proceed with, modify, or cancel the proposal.

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