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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