New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on issues around New Port Richey. This week: Very Different Events–a recap of events downtown and their varying character.
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Man Stabbed Fatally in Port Richey
A man was stabbed in the neck at a fight at the Pink Flamingo club in Port Richey and later died, police say.
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NPR Selects Firm to Supervise Sims Park Improvements
City Councilors approved Kimley-Horn, one of the three firms that bid on the park’s design.
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Play Day Highlights New Port Richey’s Grey Preserve
New Port Richey’s Parks and Recreation Department highlighted Grey Preserve with a “Play Day” this week.
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Port Richey Appoints New Police Chief
Robert Lovering is scheduled to start Oct. 20 as the police chief for Port Richey, City Manager Tom O’Neill announced.
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Rob Marlowe: Competitive Sports
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on issues in the city. This week: “Competitive Sports.”
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Column: Sustainability part of a smart growth plan for New Port Richey
The city of New Port Richey’s Environmental Committee wants to substantially improve the local ecology, sustinability and, perhaps more notably, improve the city’s curb appeal.
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Department of Health Issues West Nile Advisory – Asks Residents to Prevent Bites
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has confirmed a human case of West Nile in Pasco County. One confirmed case has also been reported in Polk County. The West Nile virus is spread through bites from infected mosquitoes. Residents are urged to take precautions, including: Emptying standing water containers to prevent mosquitoes from breeding […]
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Rob Marlowe: Alcohol Sales in the Park
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe discusses alcohol sales during special events at Sims Park in his weekly blog.
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New Port Richey looks to start sewer repairs on Main Street
The Tampa Tribune reports that detours should be expected on downtown sections of Main Street as as 150 foot section of sewer pipe undergoes repairs.
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Ecology Florida: Water Bottles — One Use Commodities We Do Not Need
In an editorial released by Ecology Florida this week, the organization discusses water bottles and why society should switch away from them for Cultural, Health, and Environmental reasons.
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Pasco Sheriff Searching for Escaped Sumter Prisoner in Lutz
Pasco Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a prisoner named Jason Adams who allegedly escaped from a Sumter County road work crew after being allowed to enter the woods to urinate, as reported by Hernando Daily News.
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Outdoor Mall Proposed in Trinity on SW Corner of Little & SR54
The Tampa Tribune reports on a proposal for a new mall site across from the Wal-Mart on SR54, the southwest corner of SR54 and Little Road in Western Pasco County.
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Ecology Florida: Professor Chanton’s Message to Gov. Scott on Climate Change
A recent feature in Ecology Florida News reported on an offer from ten climate-change specialists to meet with Governor Rick Scott to explain to him the basics of climate change and the impact global warming is having and will have on the state of Florida.
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Recruiting Businesses – Mayor Rob Marlowe
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on New Port Richey’s progress. This week: Recruiting Businesses.
Read MoreNPR Council Considers Closing Grand Blvd at Sims Park
New Port Richey Council members are discussing options to close Grand Boulevard near the park and move traffic around Orange Circle and Sims Lane instead.
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Florida Southern Black Racer preys on Cuban Tree Frog (Images/Video)
A common snake in Florida, the Southern Black Racer often preys on lizards, frogs, and other small snakes and insects. This particular Floridian had lovingly named their “yard snake” Fabrice. In this series of images you can see how Fabrice is taking care of the pest problem of the invasive Cuban Tree Frog invasion of Florida. […]
Read More12 Year Old Boy Missing; is Found Safe
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office says Jeffery Robertin, 12, left his house on Old Main Street in New Port Richey at around 4:30 this afternoon. Deputies say Jeffrey left his house after an argument with his family and ran into the wooded area east of Congress St near Rowan Road. The sheriff’s helicopter, K-9 units, and […]
Read MoreSMARTstart Incubator Open House June 26
New Port Richey will host an open house for the SMARTstart Incubator in the former post office building at 6345 Grand Blvd. The open house will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 26th, 2014.
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Pasco Parks Free Parking Saturday 6/14/14
Eleven Pasco County parks will waive parking fees this Saturday, June 14th in honor of National Get Outdoors Day. Those parks are: •Anclote Gulf Park •Anclote River Park •Crews Lake Park •Eagle Point Park •Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park •Key Vista Nature Park •Moon Lake Park •Robert J. Strickland Memorial Park •Robert K. Rees Park•Suncoast Parkway Trail Head •Withlacoochee River Park Contact Pasco County […]
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GEEKNOTE: Backups – Local vs. Cloud
Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly technology blog, GEEKNOTE, discusses backup solutions.
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GEEKNOTE: Manns’ Running Shoes
Mayor Rob Marlowe’s observations on the eve of the new city manager starting.
Read MorePasco Sheriff Seeks $5.8 Million Budget Increase
Sheriff Chris Nocco is asking for an additional $5.8 million in funding this year for a total of $96 million.
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NPR Could Choose Hacienda Contractor June 17
City council members will meet for a June 10 workshop on the possibility of choosing a contractor for the project. Mr. Rosner of Florida Motel, Inc. showed interest in the project.
Read MoreNew Port Richey Woman Dies in Crash on Massachusetts
Eleni Loizou, 80, a passenger in a Buick that turned left off of eastbound Massachusetts onto Little Rd, was killed on Sunday.
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Pasco’s New Administrator Fires Aide After 4 Days
Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker fired her newly hired assistant administrator after only four days on the job.
Read More“Jimmy’s” Downtown Breakfast/Lunch Spot Celebrates 40 Years!
City Officials, Businesses Want US19 Overhaul Changes
Pasco Elevated Toll Road Likely Scrapped, Says DOT Official
