Three New Port Richey Police officers were presented awards by the United States Department of Justice Office of Inspector General Council yesterday. Master Patrol Officer Edward Campbell, Detective Greg Williams, and Lieutenant Mike Anderson at a special ceremony April 16 in Tampa for their crucial roles in the high-profile arrest of Roy Antigua in 2012. In July […]
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New Port Richey Police say a white male entered Estela’s restaurant at around 3:20 am on April 11th. Several items were reported stolen. Estela’s is a popular restaurant in downtown New Port Richey serving mexican fare. Here is the full text from the New Port Richey Police Department’s Facebook page. BURGLARY Estela’s Mexican Restaurant, 5706 […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY (April 16, 2015) – The City of New Port Richey’s Environmental Committee will present a film on urban farming at the New Port Richey Public Library (5939 Main Street, corner of Madison and Main) in downtown New Port Richey on Monday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. Titled “Growing Cities,” presenting this film […]
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The Cotee River Seafood & Blues Festival returns to New Port Richey on the weekend of April 24, 25 and 26th. The festival will take place at Sims Park in New Port Richey and will feature Arts & Crafts, a Boat Show, Kayaking and Canoe demos. The Sunset & Corvette club will be on hand […]
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Pasco County and Investigation Station are holding a “Donut Dash” fundraiser at Gulf High School on April 18th. The event is a relay race with a doughnut eating competition as part of the event. Each participant will eat three doughnuts prior to racing around the track. Sign-ups on site start at 8 AM and the […]
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The next concert by the Richey Community Orchestra is Sunday, April 19, 2015 when the Orchestra presents “Lullaby of Broadway”. With all its glitter, imagination, rhythmic beat and dazzling diversity, Broadway represents the pinnacle of live entertainment in America. This show is jam-packed with the best from the Great White Way. Performing with the orchestra […]
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Weekly Weather Report For Farmers and Others Week of April 13, 2015 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community Weekly Weather Report Back to Above Normal Heat 90s last week, more to come this week 73 degrees at 4:30 AM, April 11, 2015 Historic Average (for 4/13): 80 HIGH, […]
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Week of April 13, 2015 Abbreviated Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To the Local Farming Community For the full Farm Report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_839a5d0915cf477b878028887ecaf98e.pdf Seedings: Peppers none this week Garden Starts: Okra: Star of David, Hill Country Red, Red Burgundy, Silver Queen. Harvest Notes: herbs, arugula, collards, kale, […]
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Members of New Port Richey’s environmental committee are inviting members of the public to a 45 minute showing of an information film called “Growing Cities.” The film highlights efforts in other cities to bring urban agriculture into development planning as part of mixed-use zoning. More information about the topic will be available at the event […]
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According to a weekly report from the New Port Richey City Manager’s office, the city is in the process of interviewing candidates to fill the Fire Chief position left by retiring chief Alex Onishenko. Onishenko had been with the City for 26 years and had been Chief for a little more than three years. City Manager […]
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New Port Richey, FL (April 14, 2015) – The annual Florida Loquat Festival took place on April 4 at the Market Off Main in New Port Richey. Hosted by Ecology Florida, Friendship Farms & Fare, and the Market Off Main, organizers discovered that they may be the only group actually presenting an annual loquat festival […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events around town. This week he’s talking about the progress he has seen in New Port Richey since his election last April.
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New Port Richey Police say a masked man robbed an adult entertainment shop on April 1st, and they are seeking information about the robbery from the public. Police say the man was armed with a handgun. On April 1, 2015, at approximately 2343 hours, a light complected male, 6’0″ to 6’4″, dressed in black, face covered, […]
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The New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department, will be hosting Movie Night at Gulf High School on Saturday, April 18th at 8:00 p.m. at Gulf High School located at 5355 School Road in New Port Richey. The feature presentation will be The Lorax. There is no charge for this event; however concessions will be available […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about film and video in New Port Richey as entertainment and for business!
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Weekly Weather Report For Farmers and Others Week of April 6, 2015 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community 70 degrees at 2:00 AM, April 6, 2015 Weekly Weather Report Back to Above Normal Heat Look for 90s by late week Historic Average (for 4/6): 79 HIGH, 61 LOW–Weather […]
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Week of April 6, 2015 Abbreviated Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To the Local Farming Community For the full Farm Report, go to: http://www.fffsite.org/ Seedlings: Peppers (Buran, 35), Tomato (Tropic, 54), Parsley (Italian, 54), “Spinach” (Red Malabar, 54). Garden Starts: Okra: Star of David, Hill Country Red, Red […]
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New Port Richey announced yesterday that two new city planners have been hired in the City’s Development Department. The City has extended offers of employment to Gus Karpas and Christopher Mettler and they have both been accepted. Mr. Karpas will replace Aubrey Hale and Mr. Metder will occupy the position that was established in last year’s budget. […]
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There will be a cleanup day at Plummer Field this Saturday, April 4th starting at 9:00a.m. The Trinity Rotary Club and the West Pasco Little League indicated they will have members present to participate in this event. The cleanup will consist of painting the curb stops, dugouts, maintenance building and concession building. Dugout organizers along with new player’s benches […]
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Weekly Weather Report For Farmers and Others Week of March 30, 2015 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community 52 degrees at 3:30 AM, March 29, 2015 Cool Interlude for a few days Then Back to Above Normal Heat Historic Average (for 3/27): 78 HIGH, 60 LOW–Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ […]
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Week of April 1, 2015 Abbreviated Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To the Local Farming Community For the full Farm Report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_1dacc249b2d8430ca58e999653a31378.pdf Seedings: Peppers (Buran, 35), Tomato (Tropic, 54), Parsley (Italian, 54), “Spinach” (Red Malabar, 54). Garden Starts: Okra: Star of David, Hill Country Red, Red […]
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Pasco County officials are seeking volunteers for the Great American cleanup in April 2015. Many groups will be part of the registration for volunteer opportunities, and Pasco County is one. The City of New Port Richey will also likely sponsor a cleanup, along with other groups like Habitat for Humanity, Boy Scouts of America, and […]
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Officer Christine Flareau was sworn in as New Port Richey’s newest police officer at the City Council meeting on March 17th. According to New Port Richey’s 2014-2015 budget, the city employs 39 police officers. Officer Flareau will bring the total to 40. New Police Officers are hired as probationary officers for a one year term […]
Read MoreFHP officials say a man died in a single-vehicle accident just after 8 PM near the Carlton Arms apartment complex north of Notre Dame Street. William Bagnato, 55, was in a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu south of Rowan Road and lost control, according to a statement issued by Florida Highway Patrol. The car veered off the […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happening around town. This week he’s talking about the various options for live theater art in downtown New Port Richey.
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The Suncoast News reports that the Chasco Hunger Walk held at Gulf High School raised a large sum for local charities.
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Week of March 23, 2015 Abbreviated Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To the Local Farming Community For the full Farm Report, go to: http://www.fffsite.org/ Seedings: (Kanil [10], Corbaci [10], Abay [18], Cal Wonder [27], Procraft [10], Burnan [54]); Basil (Lettuce Leaf, 36), Tomato (Arkansas Traveler [15], Mexico Midget […]
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Weekly Weather Report For Farmers and Others Week of March 23, 2015 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community 73 degrees at 4:30 AM, March 23, 2015 Weekly Weather Report What Happened to Winter – Continued? Historic Average (for 3/20): 77 HIGH, 59 LOW–Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ Weekly Weather Report […]
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The Suncoast News reports on the coming Chasco Fiesta events starting this weekend in New Port Richey.
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Week of March 16, 2015 Abbreviated Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To the Local Farming Community For the full Farm Report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_788eb33759384879a22b051e40ce7299.pdf Seedings: Okra Garden Starts: Japanese cucumbers, Armenian cucumbers Harvest Notes: herbs, arugula, eggplant, collards, kale, swiss chard, loquats, kumquats, broccoli Broccoli: Nearing […]
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