Press Office

MEDIA ADVISORY:	October 8, 2010
CONTACT:	Rhonda Haag, Office (239) 332-6975, ext. 175 or (239) 707-0829 (cell)

DEP South District Office to Host Office Hour

--Office hours to offer first glimpse of new business portal --

FT. MYERS – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), continuing its commitment to transparency and customer service, announces the launch of its new online business portal. Many licenses, permits, reservations and subscription services will now be easily navigated from the portal.

To coincide with the launch, the DEP South District Office will host office hours on October 12, 2010 in Ft. Myers from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The office hours will give the public a first glimpse at the new portal along with the one-on-one assistance navigating it.

Those needing information or assistance with permitting or compliance issues are encouraged to attend.

The event will take place:

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
DEP South District Office
2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 364
Fort Myers, Florida 33901

The DEP South District Office serves the following county areas: Charlotte, Collier, Highlands, Hendry, Glades, Lee and Monroe. Interested parties are asked to RSVP at (239) 332-6975, ext. 175.

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