Loquat Festival in New Port Richey for 10th Anniversary – April 6

Loquat Festival in New Port Richey for 10th Anniversary – April 6

Join the celebration at the 10th Anniversary Florida Loquat Festival on April 6th in Sims Park, New Port Richey. Experience the unique loquat fruit with educational programs, preserves, fresh loquats, and more. Engage in sustainability and agrarian discussions. Don’t miss this unique event – be part of a growing tradition! Learn more and support local: Ecology Florida’s announcement on the Loquat Festival.

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Local Organic Okra Available at Rose’s Bistro Off Main Throughout Summer

Local Organic Okra Available at Rose’s Bistro Off Main Throughout Summer

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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People Places Founder Frank Starkey to Host Two “Talk About Town” Sessions, One Today

People Places Founder Frank Starkey to Host Two “Talk About Town” Sessions, One Today

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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Fresh Coconuts, Other Vendors Draw Interesting Experiences on Fridays in New Port Richey – Community Note

Fresh Coconuts, Other Vendors Draw Interesting Experiences on Fridays in New Port Richey – Community Note

The weather Sunday afternoon was beautiful: sunny and breezy. The downtown area by Sims Park was very busy. People walked at the park and along the street. Across from Sims Park is the M.O.M’s Friday Night (http://momsfridaynightmarket.com), a small shaded area where local vendors sell their wares. There were booths with jellies and jams, honey, […]

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Agriculture Report – April 25, 2016

Agriculture Report – April 25, 2016

Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of April 25, 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_af7721d111e3408eaaa9dba56869870f.pdf Check Out The Site […]

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Mittye P. Locke Odyssey of the Mind Team Wins State Competition

Mittye P. Locke Odyssey of the Mind Team Wins State Competition

Seven students from Mittye P. Locke Elementary school will represent New Port Richey at the Odyssey of the Mind “World Finals” at Iowa State University later this year after winning 1st place at the State level. To become champions, this team has put in long, demanding hours after school and weekends for over seven months. The school […]

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PHSC Holds Panel Discussions for New President’s Inauguration

PHSC Holds Panel Discussions for New President’s Inauguration

New Port Richey, FL (April, 2016) – “Defeating the Odds…Achieving the Dream” is the topic of a series of public gatherings taking place prior to the inauguration of Pasco Hernando State College’s fourth president, Dr. Timothy L. Beard on May 6. These panel discussions are being held at all PHSC campuses throughout March and April. […]

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Opinion: Homelessness and Poverty ‘by the Numbers’ in Pasco

Opinion: Homelessness and Poverty ‘by the Numbers’ in Pasco

By Mark Wickham, President and CEO of Youth & Family Alternatives, Inc. Homelessness in Florida is a chronic problem and the face of homelessness may not be who you think. To understand more, consider these stunning recent statistics: One in six Floridians live in poverty and one in four children live in poverty. The number […]

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