The New Port Richey Public Library is offering a number of ongoing and one-time classes this June, including classes for computers and children with developmental delays. You can see a full list of programs offered at the library on the library’s website at http://nprlibrary.org/ or view their weekly calendar. Your tax dollars have been wisely invested. […]
Read MoreWelcome back to business as usual…Or as usual as it gets! Here are links to three important historic preservation resources in our community: FIVAY.ORG is a massive and well organized collection of articles, photos, videos, and even audio files documenting the history of Pasco County, curated by Jeff Miller, who also does that work for: The […]
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The New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center will host five events this June, ranging from fitness to government to music. The events run June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. On the 4th, New Port Richey presents “A Walk in Sims Park with City Council” on June 4th at 8:30 a.m. in Sims Park, 5547 […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (May 25, 2016) – The Deaf and Hard of Hearing organization and Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation will host a water safety class for deaf and hard of hearing children. Especially formatted for children with hearing challenges, the class is offered to them at no charge. It’s all taking place on […]
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By Dell deChant The City Council of New Port Richey is considering an improvement to the city’s urban agriculture polices, taking the form of two new ordinances that allow for gardens on residential properties, and in most zoning districts in the city. There is considerable interest and support for these ordinances, which come to the […]
Read MoreIn early January, I followed the advice of Tina Latanowich, and made an appointment to meet with Fred and Polly Zamparelli from the HandleBar, in Hudson. They took a chance, and started advertising with me, here on So Local Pasco. I'm very grateful to them for that, and for all the doors they opened for […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (May 24, 2016) – Good news for locavores and okra lovers in New Port Richey. Through an exclusive agreement with Friendship Farms & Fare, Rose’s Bistro Off Main (6238 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, 34652) will feature fresh, organic, locally-grown okra throughout the summer. Rose’s Bistro Off Main will receive fresh […]
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River Ridge High School is sponsoring a “Princess Summer Dance Camp” for children ages 5-10 on Monday, June 20th through Thursday, June 23rd. The camp runs from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and costs $100 which includes a camp T-shirt. Dancers will need to bring their own bag lunch each day but snacks will be […]
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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 getting involved in the community and impacting it directly.
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The New Port Richey Police Department conducted a prostitution operation dubbed “Clean Sweep” last Friday on U.S. 19. Police utilized undercover female police officers and made 19 arrests, including a retired Chicago Police Officer, a driver in a Darvy Transport Inc. semi-truck and another in a refrigerated produce box truck. Darvy Transport is a freight company […]
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Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of May 23, 2016 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To New Port Richey’s FarmNet & West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community Brief Highlights Current Farm Report Posted This week’s Farm Report is now posted on the 3F website. For the full report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_a0a2141196a44cd7833db1a0405cb7c4.pdf (see Mr. Tag […]
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Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report May 23, 2016 WEATHER Cooler Start to the Week Heat Returns Later 71 degrees at 3:30 AM, May 21, 2016 Historic Norm (for 5/23) 89 HIGH, 71 LOW Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ January, February, and […]
Read MoreIt's hot. DAMN hot…Already. In May, we usually get a few dry fair evenings, but this May, so far, seems sort of July like. Anyway, a seasonal reminder I stole from Social Media: Hey! Remember Jason Rhodes, who came on our TV show? He brought an awesome young singer named Nikki Dermott along with him. […]
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New Port Richey will host a series of concerts this summer beginning on June 18th and ending August 6th 2016. The concerts are from 7:30-9:30 PM with limited seating and are free! The City of New Port Richey proudly presents the Summer Sunset Concert Series in Sims Park, New Port Richey. All concerts are free […]
Read MoreToday will be the NINTH So Local Pasco Saturday Music Cast. It's a bit like herding cats to get one of these put together. Aside from lives as musicians, MANY of the local cats and kittens who make music have other jobs. About 80%, according to a number I just pulled directly out of my […]
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Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT) is offering Pasco County students a chance to ride our fixed-route bus system for only $20.00. The special student rate will go into effect June 1, 2016 and will run until August 31, 2016. Summer Haul Passes are being sold at all Pasco County Libraries; Pasco/Hernando State College campuses in […]
Read MoreLike it always happens…One person doing good and making a positive impact on our community leads me to another. Travis Morehead called me, this week, to tell me about something his friend Dave McKitrick was doing…Essentially giving away several home health care hours to those in need. No strings. No gimmicks. He's in the Home […]
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The New Port Richey City Council on Tuesday, sitting in their dual-role as board members for the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), gave preliminary approval for the sale of a major downtown property on Circle Boulevard for $300,000 to Frank Starkey’s People Places LLC. The property is located on the southeast corner of Circle Boulevard […]
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Greg Smithwick in his daily podcast on events and topics in West Pasco, Florida. Today Greg’s talking about the status of New Port Richey as a “not beach” community, and how we should focus on the natural aquatic beauty and not so much on man-made, sub-par beaches.
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The City of New Port Richey is to hold a Spring Neighborhood Clean-Up Day on Saturday, June 18, 2016 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. o Paper […]
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Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of May 16, 2016 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To New Port Richey’s FarmNet & West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community Brief Highlights Current Farm Report Posted This week’s Farm Report is now posted on the 3F website. For the full report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_842da7ea9bbb41b796d1fc452bd82f4f.pdf Check Out The […]
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Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report May 16, 2016 WEATHER Heat Rolls In 90s Early in the Week 67 degrees at 4:30 AM, May 16, 2016 Historic Norm (for 5/16) 88 HIGH, 70 LOW Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ See the complete […]
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SoLocal Pasco podcast host Greg Smithwick in his community podcast on events and issues in West Pasco County. Today he’s talking with Jon Tietz, editor of NewsPortRichey about local news outlets and their impact on the local community in the wake of the Tampa Bay Times’ acquisition of the Tampa Tribune.
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Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report May 9, 2016 New-Normal Upper 80s to Low 90s No Rain Friendship Farms & Fare is a branch of Ecology Florida, a not-for-profit corporation. Contributions to Friendship Farms & Fare and Ecology Florida are […]
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Friendship Farms & Fare Friendship Farms & Fare affirms and advances agrarian ideals to reestablish a sustainable culture 3F Farm Report & Newsletter http://www.fffsite.org/ FARM REPORT 66 degrees at 3:30 AM, May 6, 2016 Historic Norm (for 5/9) 86 HIGH, 68 LOW Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ See the complete weekly weather report later in the Farm […]
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New Port Richey developer People Places is hosting the first of two talks in what they are calling their “Talk About Town” series. The meeting is a free discussion series which they hope will spark a conversation on the nature and nurture of New Port Richey. The Spring 2016 talks will focus on urban design. The first event is from 5:30 […]
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The New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center is announcing it’s first session of swimming lessons from June 13th-23rd, offering morning and evening classes. Registration is limited, so make sure to enroll early to guarantee placement. Registration opens Monday, May 30th and is open to all, with or without a membership. The cost is $40 […]
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The New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center proudly offers 20% off on all 3 month memberships starting now through June 30th. Residents and non-residents are welcome to this offer and all you have to do is come in to the Recreation Center and sign up at the front desk with any one of our […]
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Port Richey, FL (May 4, 2016) – On Tuesday, May 17 Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) will hold a lunch meeting at the Royal Super Buffet (9550 US Hwy. 19) in Port Richey. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 12 noon. Members, guests, and visitors are all welcome. Lori Valentine, […]
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As reported by the Tampa Bay Times on Thursday, plans have come to light for big changes at New Port Richey’s “SMARTsmart” Business Incubator on Grand Boulevard. The Pasco Economic Development Council (PEDC) will cease its operation at the New Port Richey location and may seek another incubator location in West Pasco. The current space […]
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