The post office in Anna Maria is expected to reopen its permanent location this month.
For nearly a year, the post office has operated from a trailer at City Pier Park, 103 N. Bay Blvd., while repairs to its storm-damaged location at 101B South Bay Blvd. took place.
Mayor Mark Short said Sept. 25 that the U.S. Postal Service recently informed him of an Oct. 19 deadline for those repairs to be completed, at which point the post office could return to its regular spot.
Short said he hopes to have the temporary office trailer removed as soon as possible so the city can use City Pier Park for its Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
When the temporary office opened in October 2024, just weeks after Milton hit, stamps and postage were not available for sale, but there was good news, too. Live musical entertainment was provided by Mike Sales.
— Ryan Paice and Lisa Neff