New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events around town. This week he’s talking about commutes, business, and developments.
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Green Commerce Association Forms, Holds First Meeting
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (June 1, 2015) – The general public and the media are cordially invited to the initial public presentation of the Green Commerce Association (GCA) on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. at the New Port Richey Public Library (5919 Main Street, New Port Richey, 34653). The program will introduce the mission […]
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TBO: Mariano Failed to Report Income
The Tampa Tribune reports that Pasco Commissioner Jack Mariano was allegedly forced to file an amendment to his political financial disclosures after a complaint was made.
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New Port Richey Offers Business Improvement Grants
New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey has re-launched its grant program for business improvements. The Business Incentive and Grant Program is for businesses, commercial property owners and upper floor residential properties with the overall goal of improving appearances, increasing occupancy and meeting commercial codes. The Business Incentive and Grant Program […]
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Hacienda Developers Ask for Re-Negotiation
City officials said Friday that Hacienda developer Avi Rosner has asked the City to consider leasing or selling the City’s Business Incubator to Rosner to provide additional rooms for the hotel and to serve as a conference center. The request comes after an assessment of the current Hacienda building found that in order to comply […]
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Heavy Rains Cause Flooding, Disabled Vehicles, Power Outages
More than two inches of rain fell in New Port Richey Tuesday night, causing moderate flooding in parts of New Port Richey that led to vehicle damage, closed roads, and power outages. Trouble Creek Road, Marine Parkway, and Dahlia Avenue experienced the most severe flooding. Three vehicles were swept away by the waters and their occupants had […]
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Rob Marlowe: A Walk in the Park
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about a City event next Saturday to mingle with City Council members.
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Weather Report – May 25, 2015
Weekly Weather Report For Farmers and Others Week of May 25, 2015 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community Last Week: Another Hot One This Week: Hottest Yet 74 degrees at 4:00 AM, May 24, 2015 Historic Average (for 5/22): 88 HIGH, 71 LOW–Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ Historically, the average […]
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Farm Report – May 25, 2015
Week of May 25, 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: Lima Beans (Christmas) 54 , Okra (Red Burgundy, Silver Queen) 108 (total), Red Malabar Spinach 54, Peanuts 53. Garden Starts: okra, Red Malabar […]
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Local Poet Wins 2 Awards at Gallery’s Poetry Contest
NEW PORT RICHEY (May 23, 2015) – Local resident and writer, Dell deChant, won first place and an honorable mention for two of his original poems submitted for consideration in the annual poetry contest presented by the Downtown New Port Richey Art Gallery. Annalise Mabe from USF represented the committee that read the anonymous poems […]
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Food Policy Council Formed in Pasco
Pasco Commissioners unanimously approved the creation of a “Food Policy Advisory Council” on Tuesday. Commissioners discussed the mission of the council and its affects at the May 19 meeting. Pasco will be one of only four counties in Florida and the only county in Tampa Bay with such an advisory council, joining Duval, Miami-Dade, and Orange […]
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Grey Preserve, a Walk in the Park with City Council – May 30th
New Port Richey’s Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a stroll with city council members through James E. Grey Preserve at 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 30th. The park is located at 6938 Plathe Road. The event is titled “A Walk in the Park with Your City Council.” There is no charge for attending the […]
Read MoreBike Path on Marine Parkway Earns $27,750 Approval
City Council approved $27,750 from Penny for Pasco funds for the design phase of a multi-use path on Marine Parkway in southern New Port Richey between U.S. 19 and Grand Boulevard. The path will lead directly to the former Community Hospital site which has been discussed as a potential Veterans Administration facility. The path will […]
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Gulf Middle School Gets a Makeover
Volunteers, parents, students, and staff were out in force this weekend and last weekend at Gulf Middle School to help improve the image of the school and its students. Principal Jason Joens say that he’s making an effort to change the school “from the outside in.” Parent Involvement Coordinator Amy Marin reached out to NewsPortRichey […]
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Corey Ray Honored as ‘Officer of the Year’ by NPRPD
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6180 awarded Officer Corey Ray with the “Policeman of the Year” award Sunday for his work with the department this year. Officer Ray is designated as a “community oriented” officer with the department, with an emphasis on community outreach. Officer Ray is credited with his dedication to community outreach and his […]
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Farm Report – May 18
Week of May 18, 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_843d62df81fb46a9b6b4a7cc2a2c5ddf.pdf Seedings: None this week Garden Starts: okra Harvest Notes: herbs, arugula, collards, kale, eggplant, cucumbers, okra Second Sweet Potato Shipment Planted 269 slips planted […]
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Weather – May 18
Weekly Weather Report For Farmers and Others Week of May 18, 2015 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community Weekly Weather Report The Heat Goes On – and on 73 degrees at 4:30 AM, May 17, 2015 Historic Average (for 5/15): 87 HIGH, 70 LOW–Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ See […]
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Local Magic Shop Features Magician Rocco Silano May 23
A magician who takes your breath away! Local magic shop Merlin’s Theater will host magician Rocco Silano on May 23rd with two shows, one at 4:00 PM and one at 8:00 PM. Rocco Silano is in a group of the greatest and most unique performers in the world. Rocco, a former resident of Wayne, NJ, has […]
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Reminder: Gulf Middle Cleanup Saturday
A cleanup is scheduled at Gulf Middle School this Saturday, May 16th from 7:00 to 12:00 pm. Volunteers should meet in front of Gulf Middle School between 7:00am and 8:00am. The school will provide breakfast treats and juice, as well as plenty of water. Pizza from Leaning Tower will be served to volunteers around 12:00 pm. Volunteers are asked […]
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Movie Night: The Lego Movie
The New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department, will be hosting Family Movie Night on Saturday May 16th at 8:15 p.m. at the Recreation and Aquatic Center. The feature presentation will be The LEGO Movie. There is no charge for this event; however concessions will be available for purchase. Please remember to bring chairs or […]
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Blighted Property Demolished at 6021 Louisiana Avenue
New Port Richey building officials demolished a structure at 6021 Louisiana Avenue last week under order from city council and the City’s “Slum and Blight” ordinance. Under the City’s ordinance, if a structure meets one or more of seven criteria, the structure can be designated as “blight” and ordered demolished. All of the criteria relate directly […]
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Weather Report – May 11
Weekly Weather Report For Farmers and Others Week of May 11, 2015 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community Weekly Weather Report Last Week: Another Hot One This Week: Hotter Still — Look for 90s 70 degrees at 4:00 AM, May 10, 2015 Historic Average (for 5/8): 86 […]
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Farm Report – May 11
Week of May 11, 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_167b7c08b9234c76b1acb5e61d6c2914.pdf For those keeping up with details on the project, the May 4 report is also available: See: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_7b9fa6fd6b894d91a7c9060e9d009ff6.pdf Seedings: Okra (Red Burgundy, 28; Hill […]
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Suncoast Women in Networking Meeting May 19
Port Richey, FL (May 5, 2015) – On Tuesday, May 19, 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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Gulf Middle School Receives Parent Involvement Award
Gulf Middle School and its administration have recently been awarded the Florida Department of Education Parent Teacher Association’s Regional “Parent and Community Involvement Award” for their work in establishing their Watch DOGS project on campus this school year. The school and its administration will be honored at a July 18 PTA conference in Tarpon Springs. […]
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New Port Richey Hires New Fire Chief
New Port Richey announced Christopher Fitch as the city’s new fire chief Friday afternoon. Fitch comes to the city after 23 years with the Fort Wayne Fire Department in Indiana. Fitch has served there for the last three years as Battalion Chief. Fitch will start with the city on July 1. Fitch will oversee a […]
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Book Discussion with Local Author – May 11
What: Book discussion with local author! When: Monday, May 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Where:New Port Richey Public Library – 5939 Main St, New Port Richey, 34652 This book offers an exposition of the relationship of religion and culture with a focus on the unique form of this relationship in the West (Europe and America). […]
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New Port Richey to Send Debtors to Collections
New Port Richey City Council unanimously approved a program Tuesday to pursue outstanding debts from code enforcement, water/sewer, and road assessments. Debts that have been outstanding for longer than six months will be subject to the program. The program will initially offer amnesty settlements to residents with outstanding fines who come forward to pay the […]
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Recycling Center Moved to Port Richey
Pasco County has decided to move the recycling center located on Pine Hill Road to the Embassy Waste Water Treatment Plant. The plant is located just north of Embassy Boulevard on Crabtree Lane in Port Richey. This site is now the closest accessible recycling center for New Port Richey residents. Another site was also opened […]
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NPRPD Arrests Man for Posing as Vet
10News reports that New Port Richey Police have arrested a man in connection with posing as and providing services as a veterinarian without a license.
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