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MEDIA ADVISORY:	October 8, 2010
CONTACT:	Ana Gibbs, (813) 632-7600 Ext. 475 or (813) 404-1634 (cell)

DEP Southwest District Office to Host Office Hours

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

TEMPLE TERRACE – 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 Southwest District Office will host office hours on October 12, 2010 in Temple Terrace 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 Southwest District Office
13051 N Telecom Parkway
Temple Terrace, Florida 33637

The DEP Southwest District Office serves the following county areas: Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Marion (part), Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota and Sumter.

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