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While the post office on 250 Corey Avenue has been removed from the chopping block, the historic Pass-A-Grille post office on 8th Avenue may have to close its doors in the future.
More than 30 protesters gathered on October 9 to try to save their Pass-A-Grille post office. They say they hope a petition will help keep the historical landmark open.
St. Pete Beach City commissioner Beverly Garnett said even though there were talks about closing the post office three years ago, the citizens’ rally saved it from the closure. She said she supports the post office in Pass-A-Grille because it has a historical value.
“We are happy to have the post office on Corey Avenue but it would be a shame to lose a little piece of history like the post office on Pass-A-Grille,” she said.
She said Eight Ave in Pass a Grille has been designated the shortest main street in America title.
“But without a post office we lose our main street designation,” she said.
Many residents and local business owners say they don't want to lose the convenience of a post office close to home.
“The sad thing is that the history of our community is drastically changing and we, residents can’t do anything about that,” said Bruno Falkenstein.”We want to have our own hometown post office so we don’t have to get in the car and drive miles to mail a letter.”
Kevin Hing, one of the organizers of the campaign said they gathered a total of 209 petition signatures against the closure of two post offices, the one on St. Pete Beach and on Pass-A-Grille on their first rally on August 25.
“We want to let the USPS know how much this post office for this community means,” Hing said.
Amy Loughery resident since 1974. She also owns the store next to the post office.
“It’s a very busy post office. I just can’t believe it does not turn a profit. I hope they look at this post office closely before they close down our post office,” she said.
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