New Port Richey, FL (April 25, 2017) – Under blue skies and lots of sunshine, the annual Florida Loquat Festival took place in early April at Frances Avenue Park in New Port Richey. The event, now in its fourth year, attracted more than 1,000 visitors. The festival is all about learning and sharing the knowledge […]
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(New Port Richey, FL) April 25, 2017 – On Tuesday, May 2 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida is offering a “Grab & Go” breakfast as a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization. It is sponsored by Life Care Center of New Port Richey. For 35 years, Sertoma Foundation has […]
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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 major issues facing the city in the next few years: parking, annexation, and traffic enforcement.
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It’s hiding behind a small tree in Sims Park, nestled in the bark at the base of the tree. Small and round, about an inch and a half in diameter with one side sticking out to create a “nose.” This one is appears to be an easter bunny, probably inspired by the upcoming holiday. It was placed back […]
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New Port Richey’s Main Street program is presenting the 18th annual Cotee River Seafood Festival (Seafest) Friday-Sunday April 21, 22 & 23, 2017. Friday: 5 PM – 10 PM Saturday: 10 AM – 11 PM Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM There will be a boat show and arts & crafts on Saturday and Sunday […]
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Pasco County officials announced early this afternoon that Starkey Park has been evacuated and all access to the park is prohibited. No camping, hiking, or biking access is allowed. Currently officials say that the wildfire is just under 10 acres. The Florida Forest Service reports that their bulldozers and a scout plane have been deployed […]
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In a heavily favored result, New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe won re-election today with results coming in at 7:07 PM. 1,579 votes were reported by Pasco Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley’s Office in the “unofficial” result which will be made official on Friday. That number of votes puts the turnout at 17.79%, a full […]
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The New Port Richey Public Library is a hosting a concert headlining local Tampa band The Hummingbirds as part of their Ban(ne)d Books Concert Series. )Southern Charm & Detroit Grit is the essence of this Americana duo. Their music grips both northern and southern Americana roots, blending grit and self reliance with hospitality and charm. They […]
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Pasco’s Alliance Against Substance Abuse (ASAP) met with City Council last week to declare April in New Port Richey as Alcohol Awareness Month, part of a larger nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the prevention of alcohol abuse and to alleviate the stigma associated with abuse of the drug. ASAP’s position is that alcoholism is […]
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Pasco County Utilities is asking for resident input about recycling and recycling habits in a new survey aimed at identifying the recycling behavior of Pasco residents (of which City residents are a part because of the way recycling is conducted here). The goal is to reduce the total tonnage of residential trash produced in order […]
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The 4th Annual Loquat Festival comes to town this Saturday, April 8th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Frances Avenue Park on Louisiana Avenue. The festival, dedicated solely to the loquat tree, what organizers classify as an “urban fruit”, explores the benefits and enormous potential of the tree. Technically a non-native Florida tree, the […]
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