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 […]
Read MoreNew Port Richey Mayor Election in April, Candidate May Register Until February 18
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 […]
Read MoreRob Marlowe: The Changing Face of Special Events
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his blog about events and happenings around New Port Richey. This week he’s discussing special events, their need for alcohol permits, and parking and participation of changing events.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Are We There Yet?
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about October events and their success, as well as excitement about newly opened businesses.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Already August
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 progress over the summer.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Gaining Traction
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around New Port Richey. This week he’s discussing a new parklet in downtown New Port Richey at SIP wine bar, and how the city’s improvements are starting to gain momentum.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: The Real Future
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about a few projects underway and technologies he sees emerging in our region.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Labor Day
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 MoreRob Marlowe: August Budget Season
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.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Going Green
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 MoreRob Marlowe: Down Time
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: The Next Three Years
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.
Read MoreEditorial: NewsPortRichey Recommends Re-Electing Marlowe for Mayor
New Port Richey’s municipal spring election for Mayor has been heating up since it got underway in February. Most elections in town pass with little notice, and some don’t happen at all, as evidenced by 2015’s municipal election in which two incumbents ran unopposed for seats on City Council. Next year also has promise as […]
Read MoreRob Marlowe: The Mayor’s Role – Cheerleader
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s responding to a political opponent’s suggestion that the New Port Richey Mayor should be a “cheerleader.”
Read MoreCandidates for New Port Richey Mayor Answer Questions in Town Forum, Online
People Places, Inc. in downtown New Port Richey got a few political visitors on Thursday night, part of a trend of political events being hosted at the space. People Places is owned by local developer Frank Starkey. Starkey has become involved in developing the Orange Lake Residences property on Orange Circle downtown. On Thursday it […]
Read MoreEd Beckman: Capitalizing on Community Gardens
Taking the Lead, Capitalizing on Community Gardens By Ed Beckman Over the last couple years many of our city residents have established gardens on their properties. How do we capitalize on this endeavor with our local growers in the community? My answer is simple we need to start marketing and targeting those businesses that can benefit by partnering with our resident growers. Creating partnership’s with potential business […]
Read MoreNew Port Richey Mayoral Candidate Forum – Thursday
Rock the Boat Productions, a local event planning and marketing company, has organized a candidate’s forum for the two candidates in New Port Richey’s mayoral race, with the election set for April 7, 2017. The candidates are: The forum is planned for this Thursday from 6 – 7:30 PM in downtown New Port Richey at the […]
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Tackling Issues the County Can’t
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about annexing trouble areas around New Port Richey that the County has been ineffective in cleaning up.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: “If We Can”
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe, who is seeking re-election in April 2017, in his blog about events and happenings around New Port Richey. This week, the Mayor is talking about his first experience in running for Mayor and the challenges he believes the City has overcome in the last few years. Disclaimer: As part […]
Read MoreCurrent Mayor, One Challenger Run in April 11, 2017 Mayoral Election
Two candidates qualified in the New Port Richey Municipal Mayoral election as of Friday, February 17 at 12:00 PM. No further candidates may qualify for this upcoming spring election. Voting day is currently scheduled for Tuesday, April 11th with polls open from 7 AM – 7 PM. Traditionally, voting in municipal elections on election day takes […]
Read MoreMayor Rob Marlowe to Run for Re-Election, Opposing Candidate Qualifications Due February 21
New Port Richey, Florida — New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe announced his candidacy for re-election in November of 2016, and as of writing no other candidates have publicly announced an intention to run. The City Municipal Mayoral Election will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. All registered voters of the City of New […]
Read MoreRob Marlowe: A Busy New Year
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week, he’s talking about new projects upcoming in the area.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Thanksgiving Already?
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events around town. This week he’s talking about new businesses, events in Sims Park, block parties, new ordinances, and the upcoming holiday.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: A City Manager Form of Government
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the structure of the City Government and the advantages and disadvantages it brings.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Into the 2016-17 Fiscal Year
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 budget going into next year and the City’s five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Read MoreRob Marlowe: The Force Awakens
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the new movie night in Sims Park coming up this Saturday showing “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Quiet Reflection
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week, he’s talking about quiet Sundays and reflections on the city and civil service.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Roofing Screws
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about new construction projects and new bike racks.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Let’s Just Go Ahead and Install Beer Taps on the Playground
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about additional permits for alcohol being served at events in Sims Park.
Read MoreRob Marlowe: Is it a Plot?
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about a “conspiracy” to raise property values.
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