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.
Read MoreSierra Club Endorses Dell deChant for City Council of New Port Richey
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – The Suncoast Sierra Club officially announces its endorsement of Dell deChant in his race to be elected for New Port Richey City Council. “We are excited to be endorsing Dell deChant in his campaign for City Council, ” said Sierra Club spokesperson Sasha Bartunek. “He has been such a strong […]
Read MoreAmerican Combat Wrestling Hosts “Pride” Live Show July 9th in NPR
American Combat Wrestling (ACW) Live will host a live event titled “Pride” on July 9th at New Port Richey’s All Sports Arena. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the “Bell Time” is 7:30 PM at All Sports Arena at 7716 Rutillio Court in New Port Richey. Featured fights: Unsanctioned Street Fight “Outlaw” Mitch Mitchell vs. […]
Read MoreRob Marlowe: We’re Better Than This (Second Verse)
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the Orlando shootings and how we might be able to solve the underlying cultural, legal, and geopolitical issues while coming together.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: The Vision Thing
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week, he’s talking about strategic planning and his vision for New Port Richey and its downtown.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: A Sign of the Times
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about Sims Park and the new video boards that have been installed.
Read MoreSertoma to Host Free Water Safety Event for Hard of Hearing Children at Rec Center – June 4th
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 […]
Read MoreLocal 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 […]
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Citizen Involvement
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.
Read MoreSoLocal Pasco Podcast – May 18th
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.
Read MoreSoLocal Pasco Podcast May 11
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.
Read MorePeople 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 […]
Read MoreSuncoast Women in Networking Meeting – May 17th
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, […]
Read MoreFive New Armed Forces Memorials Installed at Orange Lake
New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey is proud to announce the installation of five new service memorials around Orange Lake in downtown New Port Richey. The memorials are part of Phase I of the Sims Park Improvement Project and were constructed by Commercial Concrete Contractors with the insignia plaques designed […]
Read MoreMarchman’s Don Blake Named Macy’s Teacher of the Year Finalist, Wins $15,000
New Port Richey, FL – May 5, 2016 – Like every other school day, at 9:30 a.m. today, Donald Blake had greeted his students with a handshake and asked each what their goals were for the day. He had no idea that he was about to receive the surprise of a lifetime! From a group of […]
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Strollers
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week, he’s talking about bringing young families into the City.
Read MoreFresh 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, […]
Read MoreAgriculture 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 […]
Read MoreMittye 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 […]
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Golf (Carts) Anyone?
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events around town. This week he’s talking about an ordinance to approve the use of golf carts on city streets.
Read MorePHSC 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. […]
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Charging Things Up
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about “Neighborhood Electric Vehicles,” more commonly known as golf carts.
Read MoreWeather Report – April 4, 2016
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report April 4, 2016 Friendship Farms & Fare is a branch of Ecology Florida, a not-for-profit corporation. Contributions to Friendship Farms & Fare and Ecology Florida are tax deductible. If you would like to support […]
Read MoreOpinion: 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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