The Tampa Bay Times reports on rocky relations between Port Richey’s newly elected Mayor and the City Manager, Tom O’Neill over a previous DUI arrest, scandal, and financial issues.
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Rob Marlowe: Stepping Up Our Game
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events around town. This week he’s talking about the quality of restaurants in town and the overall quality of services being provided in town.
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Weather Report – October 19, 2015
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report What Happened to Fall? High 80s close out the week, cool front on its way 67 degrees at 1:00 AM, October 18, 2015 Historic Average (for 10/19): 84 HIGH, 67 Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ See […]
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Farm Report – Agriculture – October 19, 2015
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of October 19, 2015 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community For the full report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_f321525b12374b1d97c153a86d76f780.pdf Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts Underway Garden Starts: Broccoli in the South Gardens. Peppers and Tomatoes in Old North Garden. Harvest […]
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City of New Port Richey to Host Second Annual Puppy Paddle
New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey’s Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the second annual Puppy Paddle on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Recreation and Aquatic Center located at 6630 Van Buren Street in New Port Richey. Dogs 18’’ & smaller are welcome to swim in the kiddie […]
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Florida Loquat Festival to Hold October Poetry Event
New Port Richey, FL (October 15, 2015) – Organizers for the annual festival are inviting the public to attend the unveiling of Leaves of Loquat, a community-created poetry chapbook celebrating the loquat, Florida’s urban fruit, on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the New Port Richey Library in beautiful downtown New […]
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Plathe Road to be Paved October 19th
New Port Richey Officials said Friday that Plathe road is scheduled to be paved on Monday, October 19th. The road, which leads west from Rowan Road near Cotee River Elementary, has been unpaved and in poor condition for many years. Recently, the City entered into an interlocal agreement with Pasco County to take over ownership […]
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New Port Richey Offering Tours of Historic Hacienda Hotel
New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey, in conjunction with the Friends of the Hacienda and the West Pasco Historical Society, is pleased to announce that it will offer the public a tour of the historic Hacienda Hotel located at 5621 Main Street in New Port Richey on Saturday, October 24, […]
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Rob Marlowe: Internet Speeds
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about ultra-speed internet and the economic impact it could have (if it existed!).
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Suncoast Women in Networking Meeting – October 20th
Port Richey, FL (Oct. 6, 2015) – On Tuesday, Oct. 20, Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) will hold an order-off-the-menu lunch meeting at the Cheryl Lee’s Family Restaurant, 7045 Ridge Road in Port Richey, which is located in the Publix shopping center (corner of Regency and Ridge). Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting […]
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Agriculture Report – October 12
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of October 12, 2015 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community For the full report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_ac3f94170aab4a72a9fa948d4766cc3a.pdf Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts Underway Garden Starts: Collards, Kale, and Broccoli in the South Gardens. Collards, Swiss Chard, and Kale […]
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Weather Report – October 12, 2015
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ What Happened to Fall? 90s close out the week, cool front on its way 74 degrees at 4:00 AM, October 10, 2015 Historic Average (for 10/10): 86 HIGH, 70LOW Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ See the complete weekly weather […]
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Rob Marlowe: On Belay
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about cooperation between city government and businesses.
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City of New Port Richey Launches Home Improvement Reimbursement Grant
New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey’s Development Department is pleased to announce a new program to help residents repair and improve the exterior of their homes. The Home Improvement Reimbursement Grant (HIRG) Program will provide up to $5,000 in dollar-for-dollar matching funds to eligible homeowners. Reimbursement grants can cover up […]
Read MoreNew Port Richey Tightens Public Alcohol Consumption Ordinance
The Tampa Bay Times reports that New Port Richey City Council voted 3-1 to redefine which properties and areas of properties, including public spaces, will allow for consumption of alcohol.
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Downtown “Running and Brews” Club Nears 60 Members, Elects “Mayor”
The Suncoast News reports that a group of exercise and weight-loss enthusiasts has been gathering Tuesdays at 6 PM at Rose’s Bistro Off Main to exercise around downtown together.
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Caposey’s Whole Works Makes Tampa Top 100 Restaurants List
October 2, 2015 (New Port Richey, FL) – Caposey’s Whole Works Restaurant owners Nancy and John Caposey were amazed to discover their diner had just been listed #37 on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in Tampa Bay. “Not only did we make it to the list of top 100, but we were in the top 50!” according […]
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“Sophie, Totie & Belle” to Play at Jimmy Ferraro’s Studio Theatre
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – October 5, 2015 – Jimmy Ferraro’s Studio Theatre presents a follow-up to their critically acclaimed production of Neil Simon’s “Last of the Red Hot Lovers, with the Musical Comedy “Sophie, Totie & Belle” running October 30th thru November 22nd, 2015. The production stars DEE ETTA ROWE as Sophie Tucker, with Sara DelBeato as Belle Barth, Kathy McGuire as […]
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‘Zombie Fun Run’ at Grey Preserve – Oct. 17th – Ages 5-13
New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey’s Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board will be hosting a Zombie Fun Run for elementary and middle school aged children on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. at the James E. Grey Preserve located on […]
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New Port Richey Community Message: High Volume Toilet Rebates
The City of New Port Richey and the Southwest Florida Water Management District have agreed on a Cooperative Funding Initiative for a Toilet Rebate Program for City of New Port Richey utility customers. The program is designed to replace high volume toilets with High Efficiency Toilets (HET). After successful completion and verification, you will receive […]
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Main Street Program Moves Under City Government, Hiring New Director
The City of New Port Richey has opted to change its public-private partnership with Greater New Port Richey Main Street in favor of making the program part of the City government. The city has posted a job listing on its website for a “Main Street Program Director” with an advertised salary between $28,500 and $33,500. The […]
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New Port Richey Main Street Throws 25th ‘Birthday’ Bash
Greater New Port Richey Main Street has announced that it will be holding a “birthday bash” in celebration of its 25th anniversary. The celebration will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 6:00 PM at Dulcet Restaurant & Lounge. Tickets are $35.00 per person and includes a dinner.
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“Let’s Talk” Session on US19 Beautification – October 8th
View this event on the NewsPortRichey Community Calendar! Greater New Port Richey Main Street is hosting a “Let’s Talk Main Street” meeting at the Pasco County SmartStart Business Incubator in downtown New Port Richey. 6345 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652 Let’s Talk About: Efforts taking place to significantly improve the look and feel of US19 through […]
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Suncoast News: Sims Park Project on Schedule
The Suncoast News reports that the Sims Park renovation plans are on schedule and that the park could open temporarily for the Cotee River Bike Fest.
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New Port Richey Hires New Finance Director
According to a Press Release issued by the City Manager’s office Friday, current Finance Director Peter Altman will be moved to a new position as Assistant to the City Manager. Replacing Altman is Crystal Feast, a former audit supervisor with Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. Feast will start with the City on October 1st. Read the […]
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Rob Marlowe: Downtown Parking
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the importance of downtown parking.
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Green Organizations Attend Gulf Middle School Open House
New Port Richey, FL (Sept. 21, 2015) – At the recent open house for parents of students attending Gulf Middle School were various local organizations who were invited by Amy Marin, the school’s parent and community organizer. Among the nonprofit groups building awareness about their missions and goals were Friendship Farm and Fares, the East […]
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New Port Richey Rotarian Wins District Award
New Port Richey, FL – Kristine Bigelow, a member of the New Port Richey Rotary was presented the Quiet Rotarian Award by immediate past District Governor Ted Johnson at a club luncheon in early September. Along with him in this presentation was current District Governor, Will Miller. Ms. Bigelow has been with the New Port Richey […]
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Autumn Art Exhibition in New Port Richey
New Port Richey will feature an “Autumn” Art Exhibition at the Recreation and Aquatic Center at 6630 Van Buren St. on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 am to 12 pm.
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New Community Garden Opens on Grand Boulevard
Residents and representatives from local farm to table food groups, including Friendship Farms & Fare, Nature Coast Real Food Project, and the East Madison Growers showed up at the Grand Gardens located on Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey on Sunday, Sept. 20 to celebrate the opening of this new community garden. Interested participants and budding gardeners […]
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