NEW PORT RICHEY (April 30, 2015) – The City of New Port Richey’s Environmental Committee presented a film on urban farming at the New Port Richey Public Library in downtown New Port Richey on Monday, April 27. The film is titled “Growing Cities,” and by presenting this film to the public the Environmental Committee has […]
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New Port Richey City Manager Debbie Manns said that funds had been made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Development to reinstate community block grants for projects that meet one or more of three national objectives: 1. Elimination of slum and blight 2. Address of a community need 3. Direct benefit to people of […]
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A hearing has been scheduled on May 13 at 10:00 am because of code enforcement violations found at 5731 Main Street. The property is a former Texaco gas station and has been under construction for a number of years. The property has been a source of frustration for city council members. The building and its […]
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The Suncoast News reports that the West Pasco Pregnancy Center operating under former Pasco Commissioner Henry Wilson Jr is seeking donations to replace an aging air conditioning system.
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the Greater New Port Richey Main Street’s Seafood and Blues Festival that was held this weekend.
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New Port Richey City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve nearly $928,530.85 to complete the second phase of water meter replacements. The project is expected to be completed by October 2015. The city currently has 10,240 commercial and residential water meters which require replacement. The new water meters allow for wireless transmission of water usage […]
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New Port Richey Police Chief Kim Bogart introduced canine officer “Charlie K” at Tuesday’s council meeting, named in honor of fallen Tarpon Police Officer Charles Kondek. The dog was named by well known funeral director Tom Dobies of Dobies Funeral Home after having donated the dog to the department. Officer Kondek was killed in the […]
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Higher than normal rain totals for early 2015 have brought the levels of the Cotee River in New Port Richey beyond its banks. In the up-river areas near Frances Avenue park, East of the Madison Avenue and Grand Boulevard bridges, measurements indicate that the river’s level is two feet above the flood plain. New Port […]
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New Port Richey, FL – April 23 – Students from Gulf Middle School made a small trek Wednesday to celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd, with a local gardener. The students, part of a science class at the school, were able to see a working community garden that produces food for the local economy. Eggplants, collard […]
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The Suncoast News reports that the CARES Health Clinic at the Claude Pepper Senior Center in New Port Richey has received a grant to match donations made up to $21,000. The Center is seeking donations to help benefit from the grant.
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Public Works employees restored the fountain at the historic Hacienda Hotel in New Port Richey to working order this week. The Hacienda is moving closer to a renovation as part of an economic deal between the city and developers interested in opening the Hacienda as a boutique hotel. The renovations are supported by a $1 […]
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Economic Development Director Mario Iezzoni and Developer Ken McGurn presented a proposal last night to the New Port Richey City Council for an incentive package to spur development at the much maligned “Main Street Landing” site on the west side of the Cotee River on Main Street. The project has been at a standstill since 2007 […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings in New Port Richey. This week he’s talking about tonight’s upcoming City Council meeting that covers a large array of topics from the city’s embattled CRA and the Main Street Landing Project, to fix-up grants for residents.
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US19 will continue to have operational red light cameras in New Port Richey for the near term. According to a public records request, it is “not yet determined which cameras will be removed” from intersections on the highway. The City of New Port Richey currently operates red light cameras at the following intersections: Northbound US […]
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The Pasco Tribune reports that Pasco County is considering changes to its recycling program based on the recommendations of coordinator Jennifer Seney.
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Weekly Weather Report For Farmers and Others Week of April 20, 2015 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community Weekly Weather Report Slight Cooling Possible This Week Bringing Temperatures Close to Normal Rain Likely Early in Week 74 degrees at 4:00 AM, April 19, 2015 Historic Average (for 4/20): […]
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Week of April 20, 2015 Abbreviated Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To the Local Farming Community For the full Farm Report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_0513f1cb2c694d848ad2da12f3658896.pdf Seedings: Cucumber (Nippon SK, 35), Marigold, 18; Cilantro, 18; Garden Starts: okra, sweet potatoes Harvest Notes: herbs, arugula, collards, kale, loquats, Vermipost: 15 lbs. […]
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The City of New Port Richey is to hold a Spring Neighborhood Clean-Up Day on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Dumpsters will be placed at the following locations: Frances Avenue Park off of Louisiana Avenue. The former Old River Road Church property located at 6131 South River Road. Paper Shredding […]
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Three New Port Richey Police officers were presented awards by the United States Department of Justice Office of Inspector General Council yesterday. Master Patrol Officer Edward Campbell, Detective Greg Williams, and Lieutenant Mike Anderson at a special ceremony April 16 in Tampa for their crucial roles in the high-profile arrest of Roy Antigua in 2012. In July […]
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New Port Richey Police say a white male entered Estela’s restaurant at around 3:20 am on April 11th. Several items were reported stolen. Estela’s is a popular restaurant in downtown New Port Richey serving mexican fare. Here is the full text from the New Port Richey Police Department’s Facebook page. BURGLARY Estela’s Mexican Restaurant, 5706 […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY (April 16, 2015) – The City of New Port Richey’s Environmental Committee will present a film on urban farming at the New Port Richey Public Library (5939 Main Street, corner of Madison and Main) in downtown New Port Richey on Monday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. Titled “Growing Cities,” presenting this film […]
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The Cotee River Seafood & Blues Festival returns to New Port Richey on the weekend of April 24, 25 and 26th. The festival will take place at Sims Park in New Port Richey and will feature Arts & Crafts, a Boat Show, Kayaking and Canoe demos. The Sunset & Corvette club will be on hand […]
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Pasco County and Investigation Station are holding a “Donut Dash” fundraiser at Gulf High School on April 18th. The event is a relay race with a doughnut eating competition as part of the event. Each participant will eat three doughnuts prior to racing around the track. Sign-ups on site start at 8 AM and the […]
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The next concert by the Richey Community Orchestra is Sunday, April 19, 2015 when the Orchestra presents “Lullaby of Broadway”. With all its glitter, imagination, rhythmic beat and dazzling diversity, Broadway represents the pinnacle of live entertainment in America. This show is jam-packed with the best from the Great White Way. Performing with the orchestra […]
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Weekly Weather Report For Farmers and Others Week of April 13, 2015 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community Weekly Weather Report Back to Above Normal Heat 90s last week, more to come this week 73 degrees at 4:30 AM, April 11, 2015 Historic Average (for 4/13): 80 HIGH, […]
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Week of April 13, 2015 Abbreviated Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To the Local Farming Community For the full Farm Report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_839a5d0915cf477b878028887ecaf98e.pdf Seedings: Peppers none this week Garden Starts: Okra: Star of David, Hill Country Red, Red Burgundy, Silver Queen. Harvest Notes: herbs, arugula, collards, kale, […]
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Members of New Port Richey’s environmental committee are inviting members of the public to a 45 minute showing of an information film called “Growing Cities.” The film highlights efforts in other cities to bring urban agriculture into development planning as part of mixed-use zoning. More information about the topic will be available at the event […]
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According to a weekly report from the New Port Richey City Manager’s office, the city is in the process of interviewing candidates to fill the Fire Chief position left by retiring chief Alex Onishenko. Onishenko had been with the City for 26 years and had been Chief for a little more than three years. City Manager […]
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New Port Richey, FL (April 14, 2015) – The annual Florida Loquat Festival took place on April 4 at the Market Off Main in New Port Richey. Hosted by Ecology Florida, Friendship Farms & Fare, and the Market Off Main, organizers discovered that they may be the only group actually presenting an annual loquat festival […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events around town. This week he’s talking about the progress he has seen in New Port Richey since his election last April.
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