NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (Dec. 6, 2016) – On Saturday, Dec. 17, Grand Gardens (5721 Grand Blvd.) in New Port Richey will hold a Holiday Garden Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Travis Morehead is chairman of the event. Friendship Farms & Fare, Ecology Florida, and the gardeners of Grand Gardens are pleased to […]
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New Port Richey, FL (Dec. 1, 2016) – On Tuesday, Dec. 20 Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) will hold a special holiday luncheon at the new Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in downtown New Port Richey (5546 Main St., NPR, 35652). Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon beginning at 12 noon. This will be a […]
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Second annual organic food drive in New Port Richey to collect quality food for less fortunate neighbors NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (Dec. 2nd, 2016) – In the spirit of the holidays, Friendship Farms & Fare along with Ecology Florida is sponsoring the second annual organic food drive in New Port Richey. Organizers are asking for […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events around town. This week he’s talking about new businesses, events in Sims Park, block parties, new ordinances, and the upcoming holiday.
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New Port Richey City Council voted to amend a noise ordinance on second reading on Tuesday, creating measureable noise limits for residential and commercial properties. NewsPortRichey reported originally in February that the Council was taking another look at the ordinance, after complaints were made about music being played at downtown New Port Richey’s Dulcet Restaurant. […]
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The City of New Port Richey will be hosting our semi-annual Neighborhood Fall Clean-Up Day Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. This event allows residents of the City of New Port Richey to dispose of unwanted items in dumpsters rented by the City. Residents can take their unwanted items to either one of […]
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As part of an anti-litterbug campaign in Pasco County, the County’s Stormwater Management department is releasing three videos capturing individuals in the act of illegal dumping. Residents who recognize any individuals in the videos are asked to call the Pasco County Litterbug Tip Line at 727-247-0567. Pasco County illegal dumping videos (click on case # […]
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NewsPortRichey.org urges all of our readers to vote in each and every election, and aims to help our readers make an informed choice in the easiest way possible. That said, today I’d like to simply outline who is running in which elections in Pasco County, and make our suggestions about who you might want to […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the structure of the City Government and the advantages and disadvantages it brings.
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The City of New Port Richey proudly presents Family Movie night featuring Pan on November 5th at 7:00 p.m. in Sims Park, downtown New Port Richey. A second movie night is scheduled for November 19th at 7:00 PM featuring “Finding Dory” in Sims Park as well. Both events are free to the public and you may […]
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New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey’s Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the third annual Puppy Paddle on Saturday, October 29th, 2016 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 pool from […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Hacienda Hotel Tour Info! Also, How to Get Away With Not Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner. October 20th, 2016 Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2dC0B9c For more context: I’m feeling the excitement of the season coming on. What season? Christmas? Halloween? Pumpkin Spice […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Entertainment, Music & Events, with Laura Sherrod Pence. Wednesday, October 19th, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2dpXSfM For more context: It’s Wednesday, and time to spend the show with Laura Sherrod Pence. You’ll notice the difference in audio…We are now […]
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The Richey Community Orchestra 2016-2017 season is about to begin, and we couldn’t be more excited – everything from Broadway to Opera, and a wonderful lineup of guest performers! See a preview on our website: http://richeycommunityorchestra.com/services/ Please like our Facebook page too! There are lots of photos and video clips there. Tickets for all shows […]
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A new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Nature Coast Paddle and Fitness, So Local Pasco, October 14th, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2ecvxu7 For more context: Casie grabbed the mic and recorded the show open…But I didn’t have a fresh interview (what I did today stays off […]
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The Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity is hosting the 2nd Annual Pasco County BBQ Cook Off on October 15th from 10am – 5pm at their fraternity house located at 11301 Phi Delt Way in Odessa. The BBQ Festival will have 20+ professional BBQ teams competing in chicken, ribs, pork and brisket categories to win cash prizes The grand […]
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A new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Listener Mail! So Local Pasco, Thursday, October 13th, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2ebnlLP For more context: Not much writing, tonight. We get about ten emails, messages, or voice mails per week. I try to answer them as we get […]
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New Port Richey, FL (Oct. 7, 2016) –The Friends of the Hacienda & Historic New Port Richey will be conducting free tours of the Hacienda Hotel at 5126 Main St. in downtown New Port Richey, on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow the community to see the progress of […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the City’s budget going into next year and the City’s five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Music, Entertainment and Events, with Laura Sherrod Pence. So Local Pasco, October 12th, 2016 Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2dIjszR For more context: Hey, we did something different, today. Actually, we did it yesterday. We recorded the podcast at a live […]
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A new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Starkey Wilderness Park and Preserve. So Local Pasco Podcast, October 11th, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2dM8too For more context: First thing…HOW ABOUT THIS WEATHER?! It IS my favorite time of year. In the podcast, I talk a little about […]
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by Dell deChant As the fall of 2016 begins with the autumnal equinox (September 22), here in this part of Florida most folks are probably aware that we’ve had an usually hot summer – which is saying something for the Tampa Bay Region. This should not be too much of a surprise however, since August […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Suncoast Bronze Ringers. So Local Pasco Podcast, October 10th, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2e7jfrK For more context: I have a soft spot for bell and chime sounds…I played melodic percussion throughout my school music days. Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone, Chimes, […]
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Pasco County, FL – Supervisor of Elections Brian E. Corley, announces the voter registration deadline is Tuesday, October 11, 2016, for all new registrants to the State of Florida who wish to vote in the November election. Voter registration applications mailed to the supervisor’s office at PO Box 300, Dade City FL 33526, should bear […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Gateway Gallery Interview, Matthew Will Impact Florida. So Local Pasco Podcast, OCtober 5th, 2016 Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2cSbIXT For more context: Hurricane Matthew Update: Busy Tuesday! From the top, the latest (2am OCtober 5th) track guidance for Hurricane Matthew: […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: It’s October, and Spooky Clown Season is Here! So Local Pasco, Monday, October 3rd, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2cWJgYh For more context: Yeah, that didn’t take long, did it? Friday, the Pasco County Sheriff issued the first ever ‘spooky […]
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by Dell deChant As the fall of 2016 begins with the autumnal equinox (September 22), here in this part of Florida most folks are probably aware that we’ve had an usually hot summer – which is saying something for the Tampa Bay Region. This should not be too much of a surprise however, since August […]
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In a press release issued by the New Port Richey Police Department, officials say they have made a major arrest of a wanted felon being pursued by the U.S. Marshals Office: On 09/18/2016, West Virginia police contacted the New Port Richey Police Department in reference to a vehicle being purchased by a male using the victim’s […]
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A new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Catching Up On the Medical Cannabis Issue: Our Tour of the Trulieve Dispensary with County Commissioner Mike Wells and County Staff. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2d5r1Au For more context: Monday was a good day. We toured the Trulieve Medical Cannabis […]
Read MoreA new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Greg Runs Off and Joins the Circus, Casie Takes Over So Local Pasco. Friday, September 23rd, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2cQtiln For more context: Well, now…THIS was unexpected. My daughter Casie woke up at 5am, Thursday, and saw that […]
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