Weather Report – September 29, 2014

Weather Report – September 29, 2014

Weekly Weather Report Week of September 29, 2014 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community Historical Average (for 9/26): 88 HIGH, 73 LOW–Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ The historical average high temperature is now 88 degrees (eighteen degrees higher than the lowest average high [70]).   Our average low is now 73 […]

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Department of Health Issues West Nile Advisory – Asks Residents to Prevent Bites

Department of Health Issues West Nile Advisory – Asks Residents to Prevent Bites

The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has confirmed a human case of West Nile in Pasco County. One confirmed case has also been reported in Polk County. The West Nile virus is spread through bites from infected mosquitoes. Residents are urged to take precautions, including: Emptying standing water containers to prevent mosquitoes from breeding […]

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Precautionary Boil Water Notice in Effect for FGUA Customers

Precautionary Boil Water Notice in Effect for FGUA Customers

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued to residents in the Seven Springs Water System for former customers of Aloha Utilities. An eight-inch water main break occurred earlier today on Heritage Lake Boulevard according to FGUA (Florida Governmental Utility Authority–previously run by Aloha Utilities)  and has since been repaired, but officials are urging residents […]

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New Port Richey to add four-way stop at Illinois & Lafayette

New Port Richey to add four-way stop at Illinois & Lafayette

New Port Richey’s City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday night to approve installation of a four-way stop sign intersection signal at the intersection of Illinois Ave and Lafayette St. The move comes amid 55 households of the West Madison neighborhood uniting and hiring an attorney who represented them at the meeting. The city cited its engineering […]

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Farm Report – September 22, 2014

Farm Report – September 22, 2014

Week of September 22, 2014 Abbreviated Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To the Local Farming Community Garden Overview Summer is coming to a close. As just noted, fall begins on September 23.  The summer crops seem to know what is coming, although many perhaps most people do not. […]

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ROCKtemberfest this weekend

ROCKtemberfest this weekend

New Port Richey Main Street is hosting ROCKtemberfest this weekend in Sims Park. The event features live music, beer, crafts, vendors and a petting zoo. The music schedule is as follows: MUSIC SCHEDULE: Friday, September 19: Lawless Intent  7:00  pm to 8:30 pm ALMOST STYX (Styx tribute band) 9:00 – 10:30pm Saturday, September 20: Wingate Entertainment  Noon to […]

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New Port Richey’s Environmental Committee Suggests Nine Proposals for 2015

New Port Richey’s Environmental Committee Suggests Nine Proposals for 2015

Things are looking greener in New Port Richey, according to Council members and volunteers. The City of New Port Richey Environmental Committee made its annual report to the City Council last night and highlighted the City’s recent achievements as well as recommending nine additional projects for the City. Among the proposals were: Requiring planting of milkweed […]

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New Port Richey approves lease of Cavalier Square to Dulcet Restaurant

New Port Richey approves lease of Cavalier Square to Dulcet Restaurant

New Port Richey City Council voted last night to approve the lease of Cavalier Square to the soon-to-open Dulcet restaurant for outdoor seating space. Some concerned business owners had previously asked for clarification about whether the parking lot adjacent to the square would be leased as well. City staff and Council members cleared that up […]

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Weather Report – September 15

Weather Report – September 15

Weekly Weather Report Week of September 15, 2014 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community Historical Average (for 9/12): 89 HIGH, 75 LOW–Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ The historical average high temperature is now 89 degrees (nineteen degrees higher than the lowest average high [70]).   Our average low is now 75 […]

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Marc Yacht: Pasco County should be helping 16 refugee children, not hindering them

Marc Yacht: Pasco County should be helping 16 refugee children, not hindering them

Refugees escaping dangerous countries are traditionally welcomed to U.S. shores. Jewish refugees came through Ellis Island circa 1910 to escape Russia. Cuban refugees poured into Florida in 1959. They left family and possessions to escape Castro’s communism. The U.S. welcomed the “Lost Boys of Somalia” and other victims of rape and torture in the 90s. […]

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