New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about overcoming the stigma of residents and other recommending that the City copy the persona of other area cities.
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Pasco Schools Together We Stand 5K – December 12
The “Together We Stand 5K: Run for Safe Schools” event is coming up on Saturday, December 12 at Starkey Park! This is a wonderful event put on by Pasco County Schools with a focus on creating safer, more inclusive schools and communities by preventing all forms of violence, including bullying. The proceeds from the run will be […]
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Three Blighted Properties Demolished in New Port Richey
New Port Richey crews demolished three properties in the last two weeks: Each of the three blighted properties demolished fell under the City’s “Slum and Blight” ordinance. Under the City’s ordinance, if a structure meets one or more of seven criteria, the structure can be designated as “blight” and ordered demolished. All of the criteria relate […]
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Agriculture Report – November 9, 2015
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of November 9, 2015 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community Grand Gardens Opening: A Happy Occasion The Grand Gardens in New Port Richey had a lovely opening on November 7th (2:00 to 4:00). Friendship Farms & Fare joined with Ecology Florida, Nature […]
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Weather Report – November 9, 2015
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ What Happened to Fall, Part IV? Abnormal Heat Continues Next Week Some Cooling Expected 73 degrees at 3:30 AM, November 6, 2015 Historic Average (for 11/9): 79 HIGH, 62 Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ Historically, the average high temperature […]
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New Port Richey Fall Cleanup Day on Saturday, November 21
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 […]
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New Port Richey Rotary Recognizes Marchman Technical College Students
New Port Richey, FL (Nov. 4 2015) – The Rotary Club of New Port Richey honored outstanding Marchman Technical College students Jose’ Rodriguez and Louis Clark with a Certificate of Achievement and a monetary gift at a regular luncheon meeting in October. Jose’ Rodriguez, August Student of the Month, is a second year student in […]
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Suncoast Target in Odessa to Close January 30th
Target announced that 13 stores around the US will close on January 30, 2016. Among them is the Suncoast Pasco County “Super Target” store in Odessa, just west of the Suncoast Parkway. The store opened in 2006. The decision to close the stores was made after “consideration of the long-term financial performance of a particular […]
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Gulf Middle Schools Hosts Fine Arts Showcase – Thursday, November 5th
Gulf Middle School will host a “Fine Arts Showcase” tomorrow, Thursday, November 5th, 2015 at 6:30 PM in the Gulf High School gymnasium at 5355 School Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34652. The event is free with no admission cost. No concessions or refreshments will be available at the event.
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NPR City Council Adds Online Viewing
The Suncoast News reports (with some incorrect details) that New Port Richey has finally added online streaming of its public City Council meetings.
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Weather Report – November 3, 2015
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report What Happened to Fall, Part III? Abnormal Heat Continues Next Week More Of Same 90 degrees on October 31, 2015 74 degrees at 3:30 AM, November 1, 2015 Historic Average (for 11/1): 81 HIGH, […]
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Agriculture Report – November 3, 2015
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of November 2, 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_1a6e09c708164737b9bb217672030b84.pdf Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts Underway Seedings: 108 Broccoli (3f Springs Coast Calabrese), 108 Swiss Chard (5 Color), 70 Collards (Vates), […]
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NPR Might Scale Back Recreation Center Upgrades
The Suncoast News reports that the Recreation Center upgrades planned by New Port Richey may be scaled back.
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New Port Richey Rotary Prepares 2015 Veteran’s Day Recognition
New Port Richey, FL (Oct. 5, 2015) – The New Port Richey Rotary Club will once again present a Veterans Day recognition program honoring our community’s veterans at the club meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Spartan Manor (6121 Massachusetts Ave., 34653) in New Port Richey. Presenting this program has […]
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Intersection of Congress at Louisiana to Remain Closed Through November 2nd
New Port Richey officials extended the closure of Congress Street at Louisiana Avenue until next week after delays due to recent rains. The paving of Congress Street and Louisiana Avenue has been delayed until November 2, 2015 due to the rain events this week. The current road closure will remain at the intersection. Detours will […]
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Plathe Road Paving Complete, Speeding Problems Begin
New Port Richey announced that the paving of Plathe Road was completed at the end of last week. Asphalt was laid to smooth a new entrance to the southern side of the City over a formerly dirt road that had developed deep grooves and potholes and generated complaints for years. Pasco County had previously been […]
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Suncoast Women in Networking Celebrate 30 Years
Port Richey, FL (Oct. 29, 2015) – Last month, Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) held an anniversary party celebrating the networking group’s 30th year. It was held at Cheryl Lee’s Family Restaurant in Port Richey. Myrtle Masten, secretary of the club and DJ for the event, planned and presented an Era Party. Members and guests […]
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Sertoma Speech & Hearing Hosts Fall ‘Casino Night’ Fundraiser
New Port Richey, FL (Oct. 9, 2015) – Las Vegas Casino Night, a fundraiser hosted by Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, is being presented by the nonprofit to benefit its Children’s Hearing Help Fund on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The event will be held at the West Pasco Board of Realtors (5409 Sunset […]
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Weather Report – October 26, 2015
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report What Happened to Fall, Part II? High 80s close out the week, cool front late next week 70 degrees at 4:30 AM, October 23, 2015 Historic Average (for 10/24): 83 HIGH, 66 Weather Underground: […]
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Agriculture Report – October 26, 2015
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of October 26, 2015 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community For the full report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_7f943d539cd14e51a3ada85f9bb754d5.pdf Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts Underway Seedings: 21 Broccoli (3f Springs Coast Calabrese), 54 Kale (Lacinato), Tests on 2013 and 2014 […]
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5th Annual Pasco EcoFest Moves to Starkey Park
October, 2015 (New Port Richey, FL) – Pasco EcoFest turns 5 years old this November and is celebrating with a renewed focus on education and stewardship of our unique local natural assets. Historically, this community supported event has been hosted in multiple locations across West Pasco. This year the entire event will be hosted at […]
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“Grand Gardens” to Host Grand Opening on November 7th, 2-4 PM
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (Oct. 26, 2015) – Members and participants of the community and the East Madison Growers Association gathered in September to break ground for the new Grand Gardens on Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey. The project is being developed through funding and support from Friendship Farms & Fare, Nature Coast Real […]
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New Port Richey Hosts ‘A Walk in Time with City Council’ – Saturday, Nov. 7th
New Port Richey, Florida – The New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting “A Walk in Time with Your City Council” on Saturday, November 7, 2015 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Railroad Square located at the intersection of Nebraska Avenue and Adams Street in Downtown New Port Richey. Guides will lead you […]
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Port Richey mayor’s request for city manager to resign signals rocky relations ahead
The Tampa Bay Times reports on rocky relations between Port Richey’s newly elected Mayor and the City Manager, Tom O’Neill over a previous DUI arrest, scandal, and financial issues.
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Rob Marlowe: Stepping Up Our Game
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events around town. This week he’s talking about the quality of restaurants in town and the overall quality of services being provided in town.
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Weather Report – October 19, 2015
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report What Happened to Fall? High 80s close out the week, cool front on its way 67 degrees at 1:00 AM, October 18, 2015 Historic Average (for 10/19): 84 HIGH, 67 Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ See […]
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Farm Report – Agriculture – October 19, 2015
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of October 19, 2015 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community For the full report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_f321525b12374b1d97c153a86d76f780.pdf Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts Underway Garden Starts: Broccoli in the South Gardens. Peppers and Tomatoes in Old North Garden. Harvest […]
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City of New Port Richey to Host Second Annual Puppy Paddle
New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey’s Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the second annual Puppy Paddle on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Recreation and Aquatic Center located at 6630 Van Buren Street in New Port Richey. Dogs 18’’ & smaller are welcome to swim in the kiddie […]
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Florida Loquat Festival to Hold October Poetry Event
New Port Richey, FL (October 15, 2015) – Organizers for the annual festival are inviting the public to attend the unveiling of Leaves of Loquat, a community-created poetry chapbook celebrating the loquat, Florida’s urban fruit, on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the New Port Richey Library in beautiful downtown New […]
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Plathe Road to be Paved October 19th
New Port Richey Officials said Friday that Plathe road is scheduled to be paved on Monday, October 19th. The road, which leads west from Rowan Road near Cotee River Elementary, has been unpaved and in poor condition for many years. Recently, the City entered into an interlocal agreement with Pasco County to take over ownership […]
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