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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Weather Report – April 6, 2015
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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New Port Richey hires two new City Planners
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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Plummer Field on Pine Hill Road Cleanup Tomorrow, April 4
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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Weather Report – April 1, 2015
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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Farm Report – April 1, 2015
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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NPRPD Welcomes New Officer
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 MoreMan Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Rowan Road
FHP 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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Farm Report – March 25
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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Weather Report – March 25
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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Rob Marlowe: The Arts – Music
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on topics and events around New Port Richey. This week he’s talking about the upcoming Chasco Fiesta and the music venues involved.
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Leadership Pasco to Host Taste of Pasco April 11
SHADY HILLS, FL – The Leadership Pasco Class of 2015 carries on the tradition of organizing its successful fundraiser “Taste of Pasco” taking place on Saturday, April 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rotary Events Pavilion at the Concourse Council in Shady Hills (15325 Alric Blvd., FL 34610) off SR52 just west of the […]
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New Principal Named at Richey Elementary
Pasco County Schools announced a new principal at Richey Elementary in New Port Richey on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Keri Allen will take for outgoing principal Ken Miesner, whom was demoted after issues with his performance in February. Allen was formerly assistant principal at Richey Elementary prior to taking over in February as interim principal.
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Farm Report – March 3, 2015
Week of March 3, 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/ Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts This Week Seedings: None this week Garden Starts: Japanese cucumbers Harvest Notes: herbs, […]
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Weekly Weather Report For Farmers and Others Week of March 3, 2015 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community 65 degrees at 4:00 AM, March 3, 2015 Historic Average (for 3/1): 74 HIGH, 56 LOW–Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ Historically, the average high temperature is now 74 degrees (four degrees higher […]
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Rob Marlowe: The Arts
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and topics around town. This week he’s talking about the West Pasco Art Gallery.
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Farm Report – February 23, 2015
Week of February 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/ Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts This Week Seedings: None this week Garden Starts: none Harvest Notes: herbs, arugula, eggplant, collards, […]
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New Port Richey’s East Madison Area Sprouting Burgeoning Gardens
A group of gardeners and organic agriculture enthusiasts has started an agriculture club in New Port Richey called the East Madison Growers. The club already boasts a number of member gardens, including an official community garden recognized by the City of New Port Richey along Illinois Avenue. The group plans to continue expanding the gardens […]
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New Port Richey Council Race Uncontested, Election Canceled
New Port Richey reports that the two Council seats currently held by incumbents Bill Phillips and Judy DeBella Thomas were uncontested during the registration period last week, and consequently the April 2015 election has been canceled. Mr. Phillips and Mrs. Thomas will retain their council seats for an additional three year term of office. The […]
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Farm Report – February 17
Week of February 17, 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_2269b1bf058943e8bd3be9f99a5fc46e.pdf Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts This Week Seedings: Cucumbers 90 (Japanese Climbing, 45; Stupice, 45); Peppers, Charleston Belle, 46. Garden […]
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NPR Rotary to Host ‘Purple Pinky Day’ at Southgate Publix
New Port Richey, FL (Feb. 10, 2015) – Rotarians know about the work Rotary International does all around the world to banish polio, and they know they cannot stop until the disease that kills and cripples is eliminated. So, the Rotary Club of New Port Richey will participate in the 2015 Purple Pinky Day in […]
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Rob Marlowe: NPR Parks are Great
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the city’s many, and very valuable parks.
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*CORRECTION* Rec Center Upgrades Earn $800,000 Go-Ahead
*CORRECTION* The original article stated that the upgrades were approved for Sims Park, but the upgrades are instead approved for the Recreation Center. Kimley-Horn is also the firm in charge of Sims Park upgrades. Additionally, approval for the removal of Grand Boulevard between Bank Street and Sims Lane was made on February 3–removal of the road […]
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Council Approves Deal on Hacienda
City Councilors could not hide their joy Tuesday night after agreeing to approval the intial stages of a deal that would allow the proposed developer, a Mr. Yaakov Rosner and Mr. “Avi” Rosner, to lease the Hacienda property from the city in order to run a 30-room boutique hotel. The project is estimated to involve […]
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New Port Richey Council Elections Set for April 14, Two Seats Available
New Port Richey is seeking qualified candidates for the April 14, 2015 election of two Councilmember seats on the New Port Richey City Council. Those seats are currently held by Councilwoman Judy deBella Thomas and Councilman Bill Phillips. Both have indicated that they will run again for their seats. If elected, this will be Mrs. […]
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Editorial: City Council Plans to Sell Hacienda to Unproven Developers
Anyone who has experience with the 2008 housing crisis will know the pain that New Port Richey officials may soon face as they move toward approval of a deal to sell the Hacienda for $2 million (or less) after having purchased it for $2.21 million in 2004. The proposal is on the agenda for New […]
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New Port Richey Mayor: Important Council Agenda Tonight
Tonight’s City Council Agenda City Council agendas can be pretty mundane, but tonight’s meeting features quite a few important items: An appeal of an order to demolish a mobile home that city staff has identified as unfit for habitation. The Hacienda development agreement. If passed, renovations on the Hacienda should start shortly. A recommendation for […]
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Rob Marlowe: Volunteering
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events around New Port Richey. This week he’s talking about volunteering opportunities in New Port Richey.
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Editorial: Travel Inn on US19 Shut by Court Order
New Port Richey has enjoyed the first fruits of its chronic nuisance ordinance which was passed late in 2013. The Travel Inn at 7532 US19 was, for the second time, categorized by Magistrate Joseph Poblick as a “chronic public nuisance” and ordered closed until problems can be addressed by its owners. The City was also awarded […]
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Farm Report – February 1, 2015
Week of February 2, 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_aacb924fd6ef4a04a02786e37eb29a92.pdf Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts This Week Seedings: None Garden Starts: none Harvest Notes: herbs, arugula, eggplant, collards, kale, swiss […]
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