A recent feature in the Suncoast News highlights some of the positive movements in downtown New Port Richey in recent months.
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Rob Marlowe: Happy 50th Birthday to North Bay Hospital
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events around town. This week: a birthday salute to New Port Richey’s North Bay Hospital.
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Local Club to Survey Fruit Trees in “Loquat Walk”
Sponsored by East Madison Grower’s Club Loquat Walking Tour New Port Richey February 15, 11:00 AM Supporting this year’s Loquat Festival, the East Madison Grower’s Club (EMGC) is hosting a loquat walking tour. EMGC is comprised of residents of the East Madison neighborhood of New Port Richey who have committed to improving the natural and cultural ecology of […]
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City of New Port Richey to Celebrate Arbor Day
New Port Richey, FL (Jan. 13, 2015) – 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. 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. This will be the city’s 26th consecutive year of celebrating […]
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Rob Marlowe: Business Development Week 2015
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events around town. This week: Business Development Week.
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EDITORIAL: Main Street Will See 30 MPH Speed Limit, No Demolition for Blight
New Port Richey’s City Council members heard a proposal from Public Works Director Robert Rivera on Tuesday night to increase the speed limit from 25 MPH to 30 MPH on Main Street between Congress St and Rowan Road. Mr. Rivera called the measure a “matter of housekeeping.” He said that a seven day traffic study […]
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Gulf View Macy’s to Close
Macy’s, Inc. announced in a statement yesterday that the Gulf View Square Mall location in Port Richey will close in the next three months. Clearance sales at the store will begin on January 12th and run for 8-12 weeks. The store had been open for more than 30 years and employs 78 associates. JCPenney’s recently closed […]
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New Port Richey Approves Alcohol, Prostitution, and Property Ordinance Changes
New Port Richey City Council voted to approve final changes to its alcohol ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting. Only Mayor Rob Marlowe voted against the measure, with Council members Chopper Davis, Judy deBella Thomas, Jeff Starkey, and Bill Phillips voting in favor of the changes. The council also voted to approve changes to the property maintenance code–that […]
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City of New Port Richey to Celebrate Arbor Day
New Port Richey, FL (Jan. 7, 2015) – 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. 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. This will be the city’s 26th consecutive year of celebrating Arbor […]
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Weather – January 5, 2015
Weekly Weather Report For Farmers and Others Week of January 5, 2015 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community 68 degrees at 4:00 AM, January 4, 2015 Historic Average (for 1/2): 70 HIGH, 52 LOW–Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ Historically, the average high temperature is now 70 degrees (the lowest average […]
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Weather Report – January 1st, 2015
Week of December 29, 2014 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_19716ed0c9c34e63b993695559cf9a4b.pdf Happy New Year to All From Friendship Farms & Fare We are expecting the coming year to be even more beautiful, harmonious, and happy […]
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Rob Marlowe: 2014 Reflection
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events around town. This week, looking back on progress in 2014.
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New Port Richey Library Celebrates 95th Birthday
The City of New Port Richey Public Library celebrated its 95th birthday this week.
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New Port Richey to Consider Banning Parking on the Lawn
New Port Richey City Council has scheduled a workshop session at 5:00 PM on January 20th, 2015 to consider an amendment to the city’s parking ordinance. The title of the workshop is “RE: Lawn Parking” and city officials have previously mentioned the need for prohibiting residents from parking on residential lots in unpaved areas, leading […]
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Marc Yacht: America Must Own Up and Move Forward on Torture
America’s international status reached its peak after World War II. Critics and supporters must concede that America’s intervention reversed Axis successes saving Europe, Africa, and Asia. Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor provided the political support President Roosevelt needed to enter the war. Unfortunately, many decisions made after WWII were tied to American corporate interests that […]
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Demolition of Edgewater Motel Complete
New Port Richey officials say that the Edgewater Motel demolition was completed December 19th, an order undertaken as part of the City’s blight ordinance. Demolition on the property had begun in June of 2013 but was not completed until this week. City leaders had been frustrated with the building’s continued blighting of the surrounding area […]
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Marc Yacht: Oh No, Not More Resolutions!
Have I made resolutions? Several years ago, noting a long history of failed efforts; I decided to give greater thought to my promises. The objectives: to make me a better husband and father, a healthier specimen, less angry, and saner. I have had no success with “reducing anger” from a previous declaration and frankly I […]
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Pedestrian Struck by Car at Congress St and Massachusetts Ave
A pedestrian appeared to have been struck on the West side of the intersection of Congress Street and Massachusetts Avenue last night at approximately 7:00 PM. The man, laying on the north side of Congress Street, near the sidewalk, was assisted by Pasco Sheriff Deputies and Fire Rescue and was transported. No information is currently available […]
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Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation Holds Annual Volunteer Luncheon
New Port Richey, FL (Dec. 19, 2014) – The Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida screened over 13,000 students at 55 schools in 2013 and even more in 2014. The nonprofit organization also held several fundraisers including its recent Las Vegas Casino Night. None of these activities or events could have happened without the […]
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Hacienda to Receive $95,000 Assessment
City council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a $95,000 assessment of the Hacienda Hotel by a Tampa engineering firm, Atelier Architecture Engineering Construction Inc. $50,000 of the funds come from a matching grant from the state that the city received to help restore the hotel which is listed on the Federal Historic Registry. Atelier was […]
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Casino Night Benefit a Success for Sertoma’s Children’s Hearing Help Fund
New Port Richey, FL (Dec. 17, 2014) – Las Vegas Casino Night, a fundraiser hosted by Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, was held this fall by the nonprofit to benefit its Children’s Hearing Help Fund. George’s Wholesale Tires was top sponsor for the event. “Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation presents a gala each […]
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Woman Killed Crossing US19 in New Port Richey
Shana Dorsey, 30, of New Port Richey was killed crossing US19 last night around 7 PM just south of Main Street in New Port Richey. According to police, she was not in a crosswalk at the time that she was struck by a2008 Pontiac SUV traveling in the north bound lanes. Police say no charges will […]
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Travel Inn Motel to be subject of second code violation hearing
City officials plan to bring the hotels owner before a special magistrate again January 14th, 2015. The motel has been plagued with crime that has spread into surrounding neighborhoods.
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NPR Switching to LED Streetlights
City officials say that a deal has been reached with Duke Energy to replace New Port Richey’s aging street lights with new LED units.
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Dense Fog Brings Visibility to 30 Feet
A low dew point and cold temperatures brought dense fog into the Tampa Bay Area and New Port Richey Tuesday morning. Visibility was reduced to as short as 30 feet in some areas. A National Weather Service advisory extended until 11 AM Tuesday morning. Wednesday’s forecast calls for clear, sunny skies in the morning, but patches […]
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Tow Trucks Support Driver’s Wife Who Died Helping
An accident caused by a wrong-way driver on December 8th took a turn for the worse after a second crash was caused by the backup. The crash, in the southbound lanes of US19 at Alternate 19, resulted only in minor injuries. 24-year-old Brittany Anello was arrested for causing the first accident with a blood alcohol […]
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Rob Marlowe: 2014 Christmas Parade
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events in New Port Richey. This week: issues with the 2014 Christmas Parade.
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NPR Installs Fence Under US19 Bridge to Deter Vagrants
New Port Richey Officials paid $5,039.17 to install a fence under the overpass to prevent loitering under the bridge.
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NPR to Renew US 19 Pedestrian, Bicycles Safe Efforts
The Suncoast News reports that the City Council and Police Department are exploring options to make travel safer for pedestrians and bicyclists along the US19 corridor.
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Rob Marlowe: Riverlights Boat Parade
Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events around downtown New Port Richey. This week, the Riverlights Boat Parade.
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