A new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: SLP Saturday Music Cast: Athan Monk and Friends Live at Anything Music, August, 2016. Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2aBY0xv For more context: Lightning in a bottle. Recording music for me has been challenging. I feel in no way adequate to […]
Read MoreSoLocal Pasco Podcast: Weather Warning, Catching Local Music, and an Interview with a WOD Warrior. August 5th, 2016
A new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Weather Warning, Catching Local Music, and an Interview with a WOD Warrior. August 5th, 2016 Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2aFemju For more context: First thing: You’re going to want to pay attention to weather reports, the next few days. Denis […]
Read MoreSoLocal Pasco Podcast: Weather Warning, Catching Local Music, and an Interview with a WOD Warrior. August 5th, 2016
A new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Weather Warning, Catching Local Music, and an Interview with a WOD Warrior. August 5th, 2016 Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2aFemju For more context: First thing: You’re going to want to pay attention to weather reports, the next few days. Denis […]
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Pasco Health Dept Celebrates Breastfeeding Week; Offers FREE HIV and Hepatitis C Testing
New Port Richey, FL (August 4, 2016) – The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County invites the public to take part in free rapid HIV and Hepatitis “C” testing events. The first will take place Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Spirt of Life Church located at 4133 Thys Road in New […]
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SoLocal Pasco Podcast: Power Point Potshots. Perusal Points to Problems in Pot Position Paper. August 4th, 2016
A new episode of SoLocal Pasco is out. Today, host Greg Smithwick is talking about: Power Point Potshots. Perusal Points to Problems in Pot Position Paper. August 4th, 2016 Check it out here: http://ift.tt/2ak6Nmp For more context: I won’t even lie…I LOLd when I read that headline out loud. In all seriousness, I finally got […]
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Pasco’s New Emergency Management Director Says “Lessons Learned”
Lessons learned from Pasco County’s historic flooding: This Sunday, July 24, 2016, marks the first anniversary of the beginning of the 500-year flood event in Pasco County. The summer of 2015 was a devastating one for hundreds of families and business owners who were forced to evacuate as the Anclote River swelled out of its […]
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Curbside Recycling Now Accepting Paper Products
PASCO COUNTY, FL —- Pasco County’s curbside recycling effort is expanding by now accepting newspaper, cardboard and other mixed paper to the eligible materials for residential curbside recycling. The change took place this week and licensed private haulers are now accepting the recycled materials in curbside recycling bins. “We hope to reduce the amount […]
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Agriculture Report – June 13, 2016
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of June 13, 2016 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To New Port Richey’s FarmNet & West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community Brief Highlights Current Farm Report Posted For the full Farm Report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_375d05aaec09433abdc162e9d42088e9.pdf Check Out The Site For New Images & Content http://www.fffsite.org/ Drop Us A […]
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Weather Report – June 13, 2016
Weekly Weather Report for West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community A Service Of Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ Weekly Weather Report June 13, 2016 WEATHER SUMMER ARRIVES JUNE 20 Rain Possible Every Day Slightly Below Normal Temperatures Due to Overcasts 75 degrees at 4:00 AM, June 12, 2016 Historic Norm (for 6/13) 90 HIGH, 75 […]
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NOAA Says 60% Chance of Tropical Cyclone in Gulf of Mexico, Likely to Pass Over Florida
According to a release of the 5 day Tropical Weather Outlook released at 8:00 AM this morning by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration’s National Hurricane Center, meteorologists are predicting a 60 percent chance of the formation of a tropical cyclone within five days that could threaten Florida’s Gulf Coast Monday or Tuesday of next week. […]
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Pasco County PCPT Offers $20 Summer Student Unlimited Bus Pass
Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT) is offering Pasco County students a chance to ride our fixed-route bus system for only $20.00. The special student rate will go into effect June 1, 2016 and will run until August 31, 2016. Summer Haul Passes are being sold at all Pasco County Libraries; Pasco/Hernando State College campuses in […]
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SoLocal Pasco Podcast – May 18th
Greg Smithwick in his daily podcast on events and topics in West Pasco, Florida. Today Greg’s talking about the status of New Port Richey as a “not beach” community, and how we should focus on the natural aquatic beauty and not so much on man-made, sub-par beaches.
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NPR Police Arrest Ten “Johns” in Undercover Prostitution Operation
New Port Richey Police released information a prostitution sting that took place on April 1st, 2016 in an operation dubbed “April Fools.” The sting occurred along the US 19 corridor in New Port Richey on April 1st at midday between 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Ten arrests were made while utilizing an undercover female police officer. […]
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Chasco Fiesta April 1-9
This week will mark the kickoff for the 70th consecutive Chasco Fiesta, starting this Friday, April 1st and wrapping up Saturday, April 9th. The multi-day event will feature highlights including the Chasco Fiesta Street Parade, the Sertoma BBQ, the Chalk Art Festival, and the Chasco Fiesta Boat Parade. The Chasco Fiesta Street Parade is on […]
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NPR Rotary Club Hosts Annual Chasco Boat Parade
New Port Richey, FL (March 12, 2016) – The New Port Richey Rotary Club 2016 annual Chasco Fiesta Boat Parade that will take place on the Cottee River on Saturday, April 9. The parade begins at Hooters on Miller’s Bayou in Port Richey at 1 p.m. It will meander south on the river arriving at […]
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Zika Virus: University of Florida IFAS Gives Tips to Prevent Spread
GAINESVILLE, FL– With public concern about the Zika virus, the UF/IFAS Extension is giving tips on how to avoid contracting the virus. Although the Zika virus is circulating in Central and South America and the Caribbean, currently, there is no evidence that local populations of Florida mosquitoes are infected. However, Jorge Rey, Professor and Interim […]
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“Quilt Show” Coming to NPR Rec Center Feb 19-21
The West Pasco Quilters Guild is planning a “Quilt Show” at the New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatics Center at 6630 Van Buren Street in New Port Richey on February 19, 20, and 21st. The show hours are 9-5 on Friday and Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday. A daily admission pass is $7 per person […]
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Pasco County Dept. of Health Offers Free Dental Care for Children Age 1-18
Did you know, February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? Parents and kids need to defeat the effects of sugar, as well as maintain good oral health by brushing, flossing and eating healthy. Oral Health and Children Early childhood caries (cavities) is the number 1 chronic disease affecting young children. Early childhood caries is 5 […]
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The City of New Port Richey and West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Announce the Winners of the West Pasco Business Challenge
New Port Richey, Florida – The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Business Challenge took place on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at the historic Richey Suncoast Theatre in downtown New Port Richey. Local entrepreneurs took part in the competition and the five finalists all did an outstanding job with their presentations and received prize awards as […]
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Suncoast Women in Networking Meeting – February 16
Port Richey, FL (Feb. 5, 2016) – On Tuesday, Feb. 16 Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) will hold a lunch meeting at the Royal Super Buffet (9550 US Hwy. 19) in Port Richey. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting is from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Members, guests, and visitors are all welcome. […]
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Councilman Bill Phillips to Resign in 2016, Run for County Commission Against Mariano
According to an article from the Suncoast News, New Port Richey Deputy Mayor (and Council member) Bill Phillips will resign in “early 2016” in order to pursue a campaign for County Commission Seat 5, running against current Commissioner Jack Mariano. Phillips, 58, was re-elected unopposed last Spring to the City Council and was appointed by […]
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Pasco EcoFest this Weekend!
A local Pasco “Ecology” event takes places this weekend, called the annual “Pasco EcoFest.” This event is this Saturday, November 21st and 22nd at Jay B. Starkey Park in Pasco County. From the event organizers: We love where we live. With a little perseverance, determination, and organic elbow grease, we are ushering in a new […]
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New Port Richey Rotary Recognizes Marchman Technical College Students
New Port Richey, FL (Nov. 4 2015) – The Rotary Club of New Port Richey honored outstanding Marchman Technical College students Jose’ Rodriguez and Louis Clark with a Certificate of Achievement and a monetary gift at a regular luncheon meeting in October. Jose’ Rodriguez, August Student of the Month, is a second year student in […]
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Suncoast Target in Odessa to Close January 30th
Target announced that 13 stores around the US will close on January 30, 2016. Among them is the Suncoast Pasco County “Super Target” store in Odessa, just west of the Suncoast Parkway. The store opened in 2006. The decision to close the stores was made after “consideration of the long-term financial performance of a particular […]
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Suncoast Women in Networking Celebrate 30 Years
Port Richey, FL (Oct. 29, 2015) – Last month, Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) held an anniversary party celebrating the networking group’s 30th year. It was held at Cheryl Lee’s Family Restaurant in Port Richey. Myrtle Masten, secretary of the club and DJ for the event, planned and presented an Era Party. Members and guests […]
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5th Annual Pasco EcoFest Moves to Starkey Park
October, 2015 (New Port Richey, FL) – Pasco EcoFest turns 5 years old this November and is celebrating with a renewed focus on education and stewardship of our unique local natural assets. Historically, this community supported event has been hosted in multiple locations across West Pasco. This year the entire event will be hosted at […]
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Plathe Road to be Paved October 19th
New Port Richey Officials said Friday that Plathe road is scheduled to be paved on Monday, October 19th. The road, which leads west from Rowan Road near Cotee River Elementary, has been unpaved and in poor condition for many years. Recently, the City entered into an interlocal agreement with Pasco County to take over ownership […]
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Pasco Agriculture Report – September 21, 2015
Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare Week of September 21, 2015 http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To West Pasco’s Urban Agriculture Community For Full Farm Report: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_8d54406ff8414768a444320d86fb238a.pdf Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts Underway Seedings: Kale (Lacinato , 42) Garden Starts: Georgia Southern Collards Harvest Notes: okra, eggplant, herbs, red malabar […]
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SMARTstart New Port Richey Hosts 5:01 BYOB Mixer
New Port Richey’s SMARTstart Incubator is hosting a end-week mixer at the incubator in New Port Richey (located at 6345 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL) at 5:01 PM tomorrow, Friday, September 18. Let’s celebrate the end of a productive week! This is a fun and laid back meetup with other business owners and members of […]
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Pasco Pushes ‘Buy One Get One’ Tire Recycling Event
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – Pasco County Board of County Commissioners is partnering with Keep Pasco Beautiful in a Tire Recycling BOGO (bring one tire for recycling, get one recycled of for FREE) pilot collection event Sunday, September 20, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event will be at the Pasco County Class III Landfill at […]
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