New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week, he’s talking about the centennial anniversary of New Port Richey’s placement on the map and what he wants to see happen in the future.
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NPR Fire Department Gets Boost from ‘Viral’ Dog Saving Photos
Two photos of New Port Richey Fire Department firefighters giving oxygen to five dogs after an apartment fire in New Port Richey went viral last week on the department’s Facebook page. News stations as far as Chicago picked up the story. Firefighters Rustin Hammes and Alex Hardman gave aid to the dogs. Three of the […]
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New Port Richey Rotary Presents 2nd Award to Pasco “Teacher of the Year
New Port Richey, FL (March 21, 2016) – The New Port Richey Rotary Club recently presented one of the club’s highest recognition awards to Marchman Technical College teacher and New Port Richey resident, Don Blake. Mr. Blake has been a teacher for 30 years and has been the instructor of Marchman’s electrical program for many […]
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New Port Richey Candidates Forum Draws Crowd
The turnout for Wednesday’s Candidates’ Forum for the six candidates running in New Port Richey’s City Council election suggested a healthy number of voters for election day on April 12. In a time when council chambers are routinely sparse, many seats were filled as Travis Morehead, a founder of the Green Commerce Association (GCA), posed […]
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City Council Candidates’ Forum Tomorrow Night 6 PM
New Port Richey, FL (March 15, 2016) – With the city elections fast approaching in early April, the Green Commerce Association (GCA) is holding a candidates forum for the benefit of residents in New Port Richey. The forum is tomorrow night, Wednesday, March 16 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall (5919 […]
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Movie Night at Sims Park: “The Good Dinosaur” – March 26
New Port Richey Parks and Recreation will present a free movie, Disney’s “The Good Dinosaur” at 8:00 PM in Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the movie. vConcessions will be available for purchase. If you have any questions please […]
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White Heron Tea & Gifts Seeks Community Input on Commemorative Historic Ornament
New Port Richey, Florida – When it came to doing something special for New Port Richey, Kelly Hackman, owner of The White Heron Tea & Gifts, knew exactly what she wanted to do. A native of New Port Richey, her love of the local area has always been prevalent in all she does. So in […]
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New Port Richey Rec Center Hosts Egg Hunt, “Underwater Eggstravaganza” – March 26
Come to the New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic on March 26th for Easter fun for all ages! The day will start with a FREE egg hunt from 10am-12pm. Ages up to 4: 10:30am Ages 5-7: 11:00am Ages 8-12: 11:30am Free pictures with the Easter Bunny are sponsored by Walgreens. There will also be inflatables, […]
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NPR Rotary Club Hosts Annual Chasco Boat Parade
New Port Richey, FL (March 12, 2016) – The New Port Richey Rotary Club 2016 annual Chasco Fiesta Boat Parade that will take place on the Cottee River on Saturday, April 9. The parade begins at Hooters on Miller’s Bayou in Port Richey at 1 p.m. It will meander south on the river arriving at […]
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3rd Annual Loquat Festival in New Port Richey – March 26
New Port Richey, FL (March 12, 2016) – Ecology Florida and Friendship Farms & Fare, with the support of the City of New Port Richey, will host the third annual Florida Loquat Festival on Saturday, March 26 from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Frances Avenue Park (6156 Louisiana Avenue, 34653) in New Port Richey. The […]
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West Pasco Sertoma Club Now Selling Tickets for Award Winning BBQ Event
New Port Richey, FL (March 8, 2016) – The annual Chasco Fiesta is fast approaching, and the West Pasco Sertoma Club will once again be serving its famous BBQ on both Chasco weekends in Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey. You don’t want to miss this! Tickets are now available by contacting Jeff Montgomery, […]
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Suncoast Women in Networking Lunch – March 15
Port Richey, FL (March 8, 2016) – On Tuesday, March 15 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 is from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Members, guests, and visitors are all welcome. […]
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Rob Marlowe: Pasco Rebuilds Together
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the “Pasco Rebuilds Together” charity event on Saturday, and non-profit fundraising during “Chasco” season.
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Weather Report – March 7, 2016
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report March 7, 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 […]
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Agriculture Report – March 7, 2016
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of March 7, 2016 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To 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_34e09cb5fc1b4dc38d832daa145254e9.pdf. Florida Loquat Festival March 26 ~ […]
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Zika Virus: University of Florida IFAS Gives Tips to Prevent Spread
GAINESVILLE, FL– With public concern about the Zika virus, the UF/IFAS Extension is giving tips on how to avoid contracting the virus. Although the Zika virus is circulating in Central and South America and the Caribbean, currently, there is no evidence that local populations of Florida mosquitoes are infected. However, Jorge Rey, Professor and Interim […]
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Combating Zika: Pasco County Offers Free Tire Disposal
Pasco County, FL (March 2, 2016) – The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) wants to help you get rid of old tires for free, while preventing the spread of Zika Virus – a flu-like disease spread through mosquito bites. Pasco County residents can bring unwanted tires to the Pasco County Class III Landfill / West Pasco […]
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Local Organization to Host “Candidate’s Forum” for New Port Richey Council Candidates
New Port Richey, FL (Feb. 29, 2016) – With the city elections fast approaching in early April, the Green Commerce Association (GCA), of which NewsPortRichey is a proud member, will hold a candidates forum for the benefit of residents in New Port Richey. The forum is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. […]
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Sports Authority Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, May Close All Stores Within 90 Days (Port Richey)
Sports Authority, according to court documents, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this morning. As part of the filing, Sports Authority agreed to financing terms to support $595 million in debt with an overall liability of $1.1 billion in the red. Those terms, according to sources, require that Sports Authority close 140 of its 650 nationwide stores […]
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Florida Loquat Festival Sees Return of “O! Loquat!” Open Mic Poetry
New Port Richey, FL (Feb. 29, 2016) – Ecology Florida and Friendship Farms & Fare, with the support of the City of New Port Richey, will host the third annual Florida Loquat Festival onSaturday, March 26 from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Frances Avenue Park (6156 Louisiana Avenue, 34653) in New Port Richey. The festival […]
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City Council Votes to Restrict Tattoo Parlors, Other Unwanted Businesses
New Port Richey City Council last night held a second reading for Ordinance #2016-2072 “Restricted Personal Service Uses,” an ordinance aimed at restricting business types in the downtown New Port Richey area. Restricted businesses include “blood plasma centers, body piercing establishments, check cashing stores, day labor establishments, pawn shops, tattoo parlors, and the cultivation, processing […]
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‘Pasco Rebuilds’ Charity to Hold Fundraiser – Saturday, March 12
New Port Richey, FL (Feb. 25, 2017) – Pasco Rebuilds Together, the group that was formed after last summer’s flooding rains caused extensive damage in south Pasco County, is holding an event they are calling “Raise the Roof.” Proceeds will support of long-term recovery efforts for the flood survivors. It’ll be held at the Verizon […]
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Wright’s Nutrients Presents “Block Party” in Railroad Square – March 12
March 1, 2016 (New Port Richey, FL) – Rock the Boat Productions and Wright’s Nutrients invite the public to enjoy a casual, laid-back community day in beautiful historic downtown New Port Richey. The Railroad Square Block Party takes place Saturday, March 12 from12:00 to 4:00 pm and will be located at Railroad Square (Nebraska Avenue, […]
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Agricultural Report – February 29
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of February 29, 2016 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community First Spring Seedings At Gardens Seeds Available for Your Gardens That’s right! We’ve started our first batch of seeds for our spring (and summer) garden. The okra we seeded last […]
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Weather Report – February 29
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report February 29, 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 our […]
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Rob Marlowe: In This Very Room
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week, he’s talking about music and the upcoming concerts for the Chasco Fiesta as well as improvements to the Sims Park bandshell in advance of these performances.
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Deputy Mayor Bill Phillips Withdraws from County Commission Race, Will Continue on City Council
New Port Richey City Councilman and Deputy Mayor Bill Phillips announced this afternoon that he is formally withdrawing from the County Commission primary race for District #5. Mr. Phillips said that his reason for withdrawing was because he puts his “family first,” and his mother has recently been very ill. Mr. Phillips indicated in his […]
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“Puttin’ on the Glitz” Premieres March 11 at Jimmy Ferraro’s Studio Theater
New Port Richey, FL (February 25, 2016) – Jimmy Ferraro’s STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652, presents the Broadway Musical Revue “PUTTIN’ on the GLITZ!” March 11th thru March 26th, 2016. The production stars MARY ANNE EDWARDS, SARA DELBEATO, TRACIE CALLAHAN, and HEATHER LYNNE SPILLANE, with DEBRA L. SNYDER and ELICIA NYSTROM Opening Night is […]
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Gulf Middle School asking for shoe donations for South Americans
Imagine if the only mode of transportation you have ‘ is your own two feet’. Wouldn’t it be awful if you didn’t own a pair of shoes to protect them while you walk everywhere you need to go? This would definitely give new meaning to ‘walking a mile in someone else’s shoes’…. Gulf Middle School (in […]
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“Where Do You Want Bike Racks in New Port Richey?,” Group Asks
In an effort to encourage biking in New Port Richey and to improve the “bikeability” of the downtown area, Greater New Port Richey Main Street and a local development group have set up a “crowdsourced” map of the area where residents and visitors can submit places that they would like to see bike racks installed. […]
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