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A new, family-owned UPS Store is now open in North Lakeland

June 28, 2023 • 
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The new location is owned and operated by Daniel and Caroline Gay.

Courtesy of UPS Store Lakeland

Ship your packages in style at the newly constructed, state-of-the-art “Blue Horizon” UPS Store, now open in North Lakeland’s Barclay Plaza (off Hwy 98 behind Twistee Treat).

In addition to its convenient location, the new shop is individually-owned + operated by Swan City locals Daniel and Caroline Gay.

UPS specializes in:

📦 Shipping, freight, and Amazon returns
🖨️ Print services including business cards, flyers, and blueprints
📃 Notary services, copies, faxing, and shredding

Bonus: There are mailboxes for rent, too.

Send those packages

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