New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about upcoming Labor Day weekend and stormwater preparedness after Hurricane Harvey.
Read MoreNew Port Richey, FL – US Representative for Florida’s 12th Congressional District, Gus Bilirakis, presented Tanner Smith with the Congressional Award Bronze Medal. The Congressional Award is the United States Congress’ award for young Americans. The program is open to all young people ages 14 to 23. Participants earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold Certificates and Bronze, […]
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New Port Richey police pulled a deceased man from the Cotee river near the Grand Boulevard bridge early yesterday morning. Residents reported a man floating face down in the river. Units responded to the area of the Grand Boulevard bridge in reference to a call advising a male was possibly floating face down in the […]
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A story from the Tampa Bay Times says a man was pulled from the Cotee river after an accident and a medical episode.
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The New Port Richey Public Library is hosting a FREE performance of a one-man play (with music) called A Life of Sorrow, the Life and Times of Carter Stanley – Tuesday, August 29 at 5:00 PM. For the uninitiated, Carter Stanley was an expressive singer and songwriter. As the front man for the legendary Stanley […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (August 22, 2017) – An exquisite evening is being held by the Friends of the Hacienda and Historic New Port Richey (FOHH) to help raise funds for the restoration of the historic Hacienda Hotel. The August 26 event will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. inside the main ballroom of the hotel and is the […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the city’s upcoming budget process.
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Tampa, FL (July 13, 2017) – On Tues., Aug. 1 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dell deChant, chair, Religious Studies Department, USF in Tampa, will present “SEED: The Untold Story” at the New Port Richey Public Library (5939 Main St.) in downtown New Port Richey. “SEED: The Untold Story” is a multi-award winning film. Few things on Earth are as […]
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PASCO COUNTY, FL —- The Pasco County Planning and Development Department is pleased to announce a new community outreach program – Neighborhood Notebook. This giant, interactive chalkboard will be popping up all around the South Market Area throughout the year as part of an ongoing initiative to hear from people in Pasco County. The first Neighborhood Notebook is set up at […]
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New Port Richey, FL – On Tuesday, July 18, Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) will hold its regular luncheon at the new Beef O’Brady’s in downtown New Port Richey (5546 Main St., 35652). Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon beginning at 12 noon. Members, guests, and visitors are all welcome. This new meeting location for WIN will continue through 2017. The program […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the future of New Port Richey as development gets underway.
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New Port Richey, FL (June 1, 2017) – On Tuesday, June 20, Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) will hold its regular luncheon at the new Beef O’Brady’s in downtown New Port Richey (5546 Main St., NPR, 35652). Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon beginning at 12 noon. Members, guests, and visitors are all […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about green initiatives in New Port Richey.
Read MoreNew Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about Summertime and the progress made at Sims Park.
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New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey will be hosting its Neighborhood Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 3, 2017 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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Business owners and residents near downtown reported a heavy police presence Saturday as the Dulcet Restaurant & Lounge reported a shooting just outside their building early on Saturday morning involving an employee–the restaurant’s Chef, according to a post on the Dulcet’s Facebook page. According to police, the man shot was a 29 year old New […]
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City officials have announced that major work has begun on an additional landscaping project in downtown New Port Richey, dubbed the “downtown Landscaping Improvement Project.” The work began on May 15th and is expected to be completed by September 12, 2017. This project includes the removal of existing Drake Elm trees on Main Street and replacing them […]
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New Port Richey Police issued a statement this morning regarding a call received at 11:52 PM last night at the Royal Palm Inn located at 6523 US Highway 19. The caller referenced a stabbing. Officers located the victim on the ground near the front office of the hotel. The victim did have a stab wound in […]
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Gateway Studio will host 3 weeks of Kidz Summer Art Kamp for kids ages 10 and above on Monday – Thursday on June 12 – 15, July 10 – 13, and Aug 7 – 10. Each week the sessions will be from 9:00-12:00 or 1:00–4:00. The cost for one session is $30 OR $105 for […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town.
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An unusually dry period between December and May has led to a large deficit in rainfall in the West Pasco area, directly contributing to a large number of wildfires in Pasco County alone–most caused by humans with lit cigarettes one of the primary causes, according to the Florida Forest Service. The Southwest Florida Water Management […]
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PASCO COUNTY, FL —- The Pasco County Public Transportation Department (PCPT) has a great ‘Summer Haul Pass’ deal for Pasco County students: a one-time fee to ride PCPT’s fixed route bus system all summer! The special student rate of $20.00 will be good for all bus rides from June 1, 2017 through August 31, […]
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New Port Richey, FL (May 2, 2017) – On Tuesday, May 16 Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) will hold its regular luncheon at the new Beef O’Brady’s in downtown New Port Richey (5546 Main St., NPR, 35652). Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon beginning at 12 noon. Members, guests, and visitors are all […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY (May 1, 2017) – How long would you wait for an answer to a prayer? A day, a month, a year? This is a question posed by Deb and Bill when the one thing they wanted most in life, a child, simply wasn’t happening for them. What do you do, how long […]
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New Port Richey, FL (April 25, 2017) – Under blue skies and lots of sunshine, the annual Florida Loquat Festival took place in early April at Frances Avenue Park in New Port Richey. The event, now in its fourth year, attracted more than 1,000 visitors. The festival is all about learning and sharing the knowledge […]
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(New Port Richey, FL) April 25, 2017 – On Tuesday, May 2 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida is offering a “Grab & Go” breakfast as a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization. It is sponsored by Life Care Center of New Port Richey. For 35 years, Sertoma Foundation has […]
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New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about major issues facing the city in the next few years: parking, annexation, and traffic enforcement.
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It’s hiding behind a small tree in Sims Park, nestled in the bark at the base of the tree. Small and round, about an inch and a half in diameter with one side sticking out to create a “nose.” This one is appears to be an easter bunny, probably inspired by the upcoming holiday. It was placed back […]
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New Port Richey’s Main Street program is presenting the 18th annual Cotee River Seafood Festival (Seafest) Friday-Sunday April 21, 22 & 23, 2017. Friday: 5 PM – 10 PM Saturday: 10 AM – 11 PM Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM There will be a boat show and arts & crafts on Saturday and Sunday […]
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Pasco County officials announced early this afternoon that Starkey Park has been evacuated and all access to the park is prohibited. No camping, hiking, or biking access is allowed. Currently officials say that the wildfire is just under 10 acres. The Florida Forest Service reports that their bulldozers and a scout plane have been deployed […]
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