New Port Richey’s incumbent Mayor Rob Marlowe won a new term last week by default after the City and Supervisor of Elections announced that no other candidates had qualified for the race. This will be Mayor Marlowe’s third three-year term and final consecutive term as Mayor. He has served since 2014. Marlowe will be ineligible […]
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New Port Richey, Florida — The New Port Richey Municipal Election for Mayor will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. All registered voters of the City of New Port Richey will have the opportunity to elect one person to serve as mayor of the City of New Port Richey. The mayor shall preside at meetings […]
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The City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the 2020 Concert Series bringing music lovers of all ages to the downtown’s focal point, beautiful Sims Park, to enjoy a free concert in an outdoor setting. The fifth installment of the concert series will be the Caribbean Chillers, a Jimmy […]
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Few, if any books, have captured the spirit and colorful history of Florida as has Patrick Smith’s beloved novel. It has been said many times that people should be issued a copy of A Land Remembered when they cross the Florida state line. Here is your opportunity to get to know the author and his work better […]
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LAND O’ LAKES, FL —- Keeping your pet’s license current just got easier thanks to Pasco County Animal Services’ (PCAS) new lifetime pet license program and online purchasing system. Existing licenses can now be replaced with a lifetime tag at your pet’s renewal date. The new tag remains with your pet for life, eliminating the need for […]
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New Port Richey, FL (Jan. 10, 2020) – Members of the city staff and city council, the city’s Environmental Committee, and the fourth grade class from Genesis Elementary School will celebrate Arbor Day in New Port Richey on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at 11 a.m. This will be the city’s 31st consecutive year of celebrating Arbor Day, which is part of the recognition the […]
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The City of New Port Richey is to host the semi-annual Neighborhood Fall CleanUp Day on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Dumpsters will be placed at the following locations: Frances Avenue Park off of Louisiana Avenue. The former Old River Road Church property located at 6131 South River Road. Paper […]
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Rose’s Bistro in downtown New Port Richey will feature a locally grown and organically sourced Collard Greens and Ham Hock Soup from May 20 to May 25. Chef Karl’s famous Collard Greens and Ham Hock soup is a southern favorite. The collards season is almost over, but there are still large and beautiful plants in […]
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Yesterday’s City Council election results are in and incumbents Chopper Davis and Jeff Starkey won by a comfortable margin. Four candidates appeared on the ballot, but Starkey topped the charts with a whopping 781 votes, with 43% of voters marking his name on the ballot. In this election, voters can mark votes for two candidates […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — Help protect yourself, your family and your neighbors by training to be a SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter. Pasco County’s Division of Emergency Managementwill host the National Weather Service of Tampa Bay for SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter Training Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Pasco County Emergency Operations Center. (Registration deadline is April […]
Read MoreEligible voters within incorporated city limits of New Port Richey will have an opportunity tomorrow to vote for two city council seats. Voting will occur at the City’s recreation center at 6630 Van Buren St, New Port Richey, FL 34653 starting at 7 AM – 7 PM. Voters in line to vote at 7 PM […]
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New Port Richey, FL – My, how quickly things change. Just a few short years ago, restaurants were booming and cooking at home was something one watched on TV, but rarely attempted in real life. Then something shifted. In a big way. Perhaps it was the economy. Or a desire to eat healthier. For whatever […]
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New Port Richey, FL (April 4, 2019) – The annual Florida Loquat Festival was held in Frances Avenue Park in New Port Richey in late March. The event also included the annual Loquat Literary Festival. Visitors from all over Tampa Bay and beyond stopped by to learn more about the oval shaped, peach-hued fruit. The event […]
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The City of New Port Richey is to host the semi-annual Neighborhood Spring Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Dumpsters will be placed at the following locations: Frances Avenue Park off of Louisiana Avenue. The former Old River Road Church property located at 6131 South River Road. Paper […]
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The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has issued adjusted flood maps in 2019 for a number of areas within New Port Richey city limits and elsewhere along the Gulf Coast. The changes affect FIRMs, a designation of areas that can affect flood insurance rates and/or requirements for flood insurance for homeowners with mortgages. The changes […]
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According to a press release today from the City of New Port Richey, four candidates have qualified for the spring 2019 election cycle in New Port Richey with two city council seats up for grabs. Incumbents Jeff Starkey and Chopper Davis will campaign for a second term while two newcomers, Judith Allen and MJ Faqouseh, […]
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Wright’s Natural Market Opens Doors to the Community New Port Richey, Downtown, FL (November 15, 2018) – Residents have been anxiously awaiting the opening of the new Wright’s Natural Market location (5800 Main Street) in downtown New Port Richey for over a year now. After months of working through several renovation-related delays, the much […]
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New Port Richey, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2018) – In late October, supporters of New Port Richey FarmNet delivered its initial donation of locally grown organic produce to Metropolitan Ministries, Pasco — over 60 pounds of locally grown organic sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes were grown at gardens affiliated with NPR FarmNet, including Grand Gardens and East Madison […]
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New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey is to host the semi-annual Neighborhood Fall Clean-Up Day on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Dumpsters will be placed at the following locations: Frances Avenue Park off of Louisiana Avenue. The former Old River Road Church property located at 6131 […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (June 15, 2018) – New Port Richey Main Street is proud to announce the appointment of Marilynn deChant as the new executive director of the New Port Richey Main Street program effective July 1st 2018. Ms. deChant was the first executive director of the downtown Main Street program from 1987 to 1997. She […]
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New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey is to host the semi-annual Neighborhood Spring Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Dumpsters will be placed at the following locations: Frances Avenue Park off of Louisiana Avenue. The former Old River Road Church property located at 6131 […]
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The Tampa Bay Times reports on City Council’s latest efforts to approve “parklets” in downtown New Port Richey.
Read MoreNEW PORT RICHEY, FL (April 2, 2018) – On upcoming Saturday’s fresh loquats will be offered for sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Pasco Habitat for Humanity Farm and Market (4131 Madison St., 34653) in New Port Richey. Local organic farmers and gardeners will also be offering a variety of organic fruit and vegetables. FarmNet was developed […]
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New Port Richey, FL – March 12, 2018 – Party goers and parade enthusiasts piled deep along the guarded Chasco Fiesta parade route through downtown New Port Richey on Saturday afternoon. This year’s theme was “A Salute to the American Flag” along with special appreciation for those who have served in the armed forces. Spirits […]
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The 2018 Chasco Fiesta is here! There are a large number of events, kicking off with concerts EVERY NIGHT (click here for band times and information) in Sims Park starting on Friday, March 9th. Check back with NewsPortRichey for updated schedules and event information. Quick links to get you started here: Concert Information Street Parade Information […]
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New Port Richey Police say a missing two year old in New Port Richey was found floating in a neighbor’s pool by officers after a search. The child was pulled from the pool and CPR was performed, but was pronounced dead at St. Joseph’s Children’s hospital after a medical airlift. According to a release from […]
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New Port Richey, FL (Feb. 20, 2018) – Chasco Fiesta, one of Pasco County’s largest events, presented by Kemp, Ruge and Green, is slated to take place March 9-March 17 in and around the West Pasco area. Its purpose for 90 years has been to present a community-minded event for the entire family and help local nonprofits raise […]
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New Port Richey, FL (Feb. 21, 2018) – The Chasco Fiesta Street parade kicks off at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 10. This year is it sponsored by Whiskey Joe’s of Port Richey. It begins winding its way through downtown New Port Richey at Gulf Drive and Grand Boulevard and moves north around Orange Lake then west on Main Street […]
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Popular discount grocer Aldi is considering the purchase of a property on the Southeast Corner of US19 & Main Street in New Port Richey, according to a proposal on the upcoming New Port Richey City Council agenda for tomorrow, February 6. Documents submitted to the city do not include an exact address for the store, […]
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The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office reported via Twitter Sunday evening that a fire had been reported aboard a SunCruz casino ferry north of the Pithlachascotee River mouth. 50 passengers were aboard, according to officials, all of whom we either able to make it to shore or were picked up by first responders and were treated […]
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