The Suncoast News reports that the renovations to Sims Park are nearing completion. A grand opening celebration is planned for January 30.
Read More
Weather Report – December 28, 2015
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report December 28, 2015 Friendship Farms & Fare is a branch of Ecology Florida, a not-for-profit corporation. Contributions to Friendship Farms & Fare and Ecology Florida are tax deductible. If you would like to […]
Read More
Agriculture and Farm Report – December 28, 2015
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of December 28, 2015 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community Florida Loquat Festival, March 26, 9:00 – 2:00, Frances Avenue Park, New Port Richey Mark Your Calendars We are pleased to announce the date and location of this year’s Florida Loquat Festival. Mark your […]
Read More
Agriculture and Farm Report – December 21, 2015
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of December 21, 2015 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community For complete Farm Report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_1adb3043cf3f472ab2fb6bdda67e68c9.pdf Happy Winter Cold Season Begins Monday December 21 The Winter Solstice is Monday December 21 – the “shortest day of the year.” Daylight has been […]
Read More
Weather Repot – December 21, 2015
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report December 21, 2015 Friendship Farms & Fare is a branch of Ecology Florida, a not-for-profit corporation. Contributions to Friendship Farms & Fare and Ecology Florida are tax deductible. If you would like to support […]
Read More
Hacienda Redevelopment Likely to Overrun Costs
New Port Richey City Councilors learned Tuesday that the Hacienda reconstruction is likely to cost significantly more than originally expected. In a bid approval vote on Saturday night, City Economic Development Director, told the Council about increased project costs associated with additional damaged found to the building by contractors and architects. Among the damage is “spalding” […]
Read More
New Port Richey Library Launches “Brainfuse”
The New Port Richey Public Library is excited to announce the launch of Brainfuse HelpNow and Adult Learning Center. Brainfuse features on demand eLearning for all ages and levels. HelpNow provides learning solutions for members with diverse needs and backgrounds. Students can utilize live tutoring, interactive whiteboards, homework help, skills building and test preparation. All […]
Read More
Utility Work to Close Madison Street at Missouri
Advisory: Utility Work @ Madison Street & Missouri Avenue beginning Dec 15th at 8:00AM. At this time this intersection will be closed and detours set up Utility Work at Madison Street & Missouri Avenue New Port Richey, Florida – The City will be conducting sanitary sewer work at the intersection of Madison St & Missouri […]
Read More
Agriculture and Farm Report – December 14, 2015
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of December 14, 2015 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community For complete Farm Report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_bee780be9e4b4ade838e1070e2757bc3.pdf Seed Savers Exchange 2016 Organic Seeds Now Available New Port Richey Seeds from Seed Savers Exchange for the 2016 season are now available […]
Read More
Weather Report – December 14, 2015
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report December 14, 2015 Friendship Farms & Fare is a branch of Ecology Florida, a not-for-profit corporation. Contributions to Friendship Farms & Fare and Ecology Florida are tax deductible. If you would like to […]
Read More
NPR and Chamber of Commerce Host the West Pasco “Business Challenge”
New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey, in conjunction with the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the West Pasco Business Challenge as part of the 23rd Annual Business Development Week on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Richey Suncoast Theatre located at […]
Read More
Rob Marlowe: Pieces in a Puzzle
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about progress at Sims Park and the “puzzle pieces” of progress in public development, private development, and reduction in crime and blight.
Read More
Marine Parkway Closed for Repairs
New Port Richey, Florida – On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, the City of New Port Richey’s Public Works Department will begin road repairs along Marine Parkway from Camelia Drive to 200 feet east of Hemlock Drive. As a result of the repairs, this section of Marine Parkway will be closed to all vehicular traffic. Detours […]
Read More
Weather Report – December 7, 2015
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report December 7, 2015 Friendship Farms & Fare is a branch of Ecology Florida, a not-for-profit corporation. Contributions to Friendship Farms & Fare and Ecology Florida are tax deductible. If you would like to support […]
Read More
Agriculture Report – December 7, 2015
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of December 7, 2015 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community For complete Farm Report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_d48880957c6146ba94b98ef5100a5d1c.pdf Garden Overview Harvests improved last week. Most the New South Garden is now planted. We planted more collards in the central section, but there is […]
Read More
Councilman Bill Phillips to Resign in 2016, Run for County Commission Against Mariano
According to an article from the Suncoast News, New Port Richey Deputy Mayor (and Council member) Bill Phillips will resign in “early 2016” in order to pursue a campaign for County Commission Seat 5, running against current Commissioner Jack Mariano. Phillips, 58, was re-elected unopposed last Spring to the City Council and was appointed by […]
Read More
Suncoast Women in Networking Meeting – December 15th
New Port Richey, FL (Dec. 3, 2015) – On Tuesday, Dec. 15 Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) will hold a holiday luncheon at Rossi Italian Restaurant (7254 SR 54, 727 376-4010), located behind the McDonald’s in the Seven Springs Plaza in New Port Richey. Members, guests and visitors order off the menu and pay their […]
Read More
Road Repairs Close Main Street West of US19
New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey’s Public Works Department will be milling and overlaying the road from US 19 at Main Street to the west of the intersection for approximately 200 feet on Saturday, December 5, 2015. As a result of the repairs, the west side of Main Street will […]
Read More
Weather Report – November 30, 2015
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report November 30, 2015 Friendship Farms & Fare is a branch of Ecology Florida, a not-for-profit corporation. Contributions to Friendship Farms & Fare and Ecology Florida are tax deductible. If you would like to […]
Read More
Agriculture and Farm Report – November 30, 2015
FARM REPORT 63 degrees at 3:30 AM, November 26, 2015 Historic Average (for 11/30) 75 HIGH, 58 Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ See the complete weekly weather report later in the Farm Report. IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS Friendship Farms & Fare Teams Up With Others For First Organic Food Drive in New Port Richey Highest […]
Read More
Grand Opening of the Grand Gardens in New Port Richey Draws Interest
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (Nov. 18, 2015) – Members and participants of the community and the East Madison Growers Association held a ribbon cutting in early November celebrating the opening of the new Grand Gardens on Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey (5721 Grand Blvd., NPR). The project is being developed through funding and support […]
Read More
Jimmy Ferraro’s Theatre Presents “What in the Dickens Happened to Scrooge?” – December 4th – 20th
Celebrate with Jimmy Ferraro’s STUDIO THEATRE tribute to Christmas! This holiday, gather family and friends together at Jimmy Ferraro’s STUDIO THEATRE for our special Holiday celebration, the new musical “WHAT IN THE DICKENS HAPPENED TO SCROOGE?”, opening Dec. 4th through December 20th Our annual greeting of the season, features a cast of 10!!! with familiar […]
Read More
Green Commerce Association Hosts ‘Organic’ Holiday Food Drive
The Green Commerce Association teams with other Community Organizations for first Organic Food Drive in New Port Richey Highest quality food for less fortunate neighbors The Green Commerce Association is sponsoring the first organic food drive in New Port Richey. Folks are asked to contribute certified USDA organic food (cans and boxes only) for distribution to low-income, […]
Read More
3rd Annual Veteran’s March Around Orange Lake – Nov. 28
Veterans, their families and friends are invited to join us on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 1300 (1 p.m.) for a brief flag ceremony at the Rao Musunuru M.D. Museum, then a short walk around beautiful Orange Lake where we will stop at the monuments and bricks dedicated to the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, […]
Read More
Rob Marlowe: Thanksgiving
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happening around town. This week, he’s talking about what he’s thankful for before Thanksgiving tomorrow.
Read More
Agriculture Report – November 23
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of November 23, 2015 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community For complete Farm Report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_1c7ff87deb154e6cabd9a65a2aff0513.pdf HAPPY THANKSGIVING We are giving thanks for our shareholders, supporters, contributors, and friends. Friendship Farms & Fare is a cooperative project that succeeds only to […]
Read More
Weather Report – November 23
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ November 23, 2015 What Happened to Fall, Part VI? More Climate-Change Heat & Record Highs Brief Cool Spell Coming This Week 73 degrees at 1:30 AM, November 20, 2015 Historic Average (for 11/21) 77 HIGH, 59 Weather […]
Read More
Pasco EcoFest this Weekend!
A local Pasco “Ecology” event takes places this weekend, called the annual “Pasco EcoFest.” This event is this Saturday, November 21st and 22nd at Jay B. Starkey Park in Pasco County. From the event organizers: We love where we live. With a little perseverance, determination, and organic elbow grease, we are ushering in a new […]
Read More
Reminder: New Port Richey Cleanup Day this Saturday
New Port Richey Public Works will be conducting its bi-annual “Neighborhood Fall Clean-Up” on Saturday, November 21st between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. This is the larger of the City’s two annual cleanup events where volunteer crews will be scheduled to go through designated neighborhoods to pick up trash, brush, and other unwanted items including hazardous […]
Read More
Editorial: New Port Richey Votes to Limit Homeless Feeding in Park, Forgets Enforcement Issues
Council members voted 4-1 Tuesday night to approve an ordinance that would restrict public “feedings,” specifically of homeless people, to twice a year by any individual or organization. Those two feedings allowed each year would also require a permit that costs $50 for city residents and $75 for non-city residents. Violators can face a fine of […]
Read More