Good morning, New Port Richey. If you see smoke off toward Starkey late this morning, it is meant to be there.

The Water Management District plans a 155-acre prescribed burn at the preserve from about 10:30, conditions permitting. Elsewhere, Seven Springs Middle has been named a PBIS Gold Model School, Gulf High's cross country team runs the Storm Surge Invitational today, and the county is lining up 1,500 free trees to give away on October 10.

Looking further out, What's What has posted its October preview and downtown is already full: the Cotee River Bike Fest on the 9th through the 11th, and Rocky Horror with a live shadow cast at Richey Suncoast across two weekends. Have a good Tuesday.

October Is Already Filling Up Downtown
What's What New Port Richey
What's What has its October preview out, and downtown carries most of it. The Cotee River Bike Fest runs October 9 to 11 with live music on two stages, a poker run, contests and vendors, and Richey Suncoast Theatre lines up a Santana tribute on the 1st, an Elton John tribute on the 2nd, and Rocky Horror with a live shadow cast across two weekends.
Read More →

Keep Pasco Beautiful Wants You Out on Saturday
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Keep Pasco Beautiful runs its countywide cleanup day on Saturday, September 19. The group has been pulling volunteers together against litter and for the local waterways since 1992.
Read More →

The County Is Giving Away 1,500 Trees Next Month
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources is giving away 1,500 free trees on Saturday, October 10, the second giveaway of the year. Registration opens through the county.
Read More →

The Library Says You Are Welcome in Any Language
New Port Richey Public Library
The New Port Richey Public Library is marking Welcoming Week, which runs through September 19 and celebrates the people, cultures and languages in the community.
Read More →

A Christmas Charity Is Looking for West Pasco Businesses
Pasco News (FB Page)
Scotty D Charities is expanding its annual Christmas program into western Pasco County and is looking for local businesses to take part. The group says it is continuing the legacy of its late co-founder, Scott.
Read More →

There Will Be Smoke Over Starkey This Morning
Pasco County Fire Rescue
The Southwest Florida Water Management District plans a 155-acre prescribed fire at Starkey Wilderness Preserve today, starting around 10:30 a.m. if conditions allow. Expect smoke in the area.
Read More →

Seven Springs Middle Just Went Gold
Seven Springs Middle School (FB Page)
Seven Springs Middle School has been recognized as a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports GOLD Model School. The district says the recognition goes to schools building positive, supportive learning environments.
Read More →

Gulf High Runs the Storm Surge Invitational Today
Gulf High School (FB Page)
Gulf High's cross country team ran a hot 60 minutes and then went for Slurpees. They travel to the Storm Surge Invitational at Bishop McLaughlin today.
Read More →

Powderpuff and Tug of War Come to Gulf High in October
Gulf High School (FB Page)
Gulf High holds its Homecoming Night Games on Wednesday, October 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with powderpuff, cheerleading and tug of war. Free for students and families.
Read More →

Students Have Until the 21st to Enter the Heritage Contests
What's What New Port Richey
Florida students can enter this year's Hispanic Heritage Month essay and art contests, run by the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida. The deadline to enter is September 21.
Read More →

Essence Bio Labs supplies research peptides with a third party certificate of analysis on every batch. Purity, identity, and mass spec results, all published before you buy.

New customers take 30% off their first order with code BEEHIIV30.

Based in and shipped from the United States. Same day fulfillment with a lot number that traces back to the batch it came from. Trusted by thousands of researchers. Catalog includes GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-C, CJC-1295, Tesamorelin, and NAD+ in multiple mg presentations.

BEEHIIV30 for 30% off

^{All products sold for laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.}

WPBA's Tuesday Morning Trinity at Hampton Inn Odessa-Trinity
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 8 AM – 9 AM
Hampton Inn Odessa, 11780 FL-54, Odessa, FL 33556
A weekly networking focus group.
View Event Details →

WPBA's Tuesday Morning Lutz at Beauty Aesthetics
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
17729 Hunting Bow Circle #101, Lutz, FL 33558
A weekly networking focus group.
View Event Details →

WPBA's Tuesday Lunch Trinity at Cantina Viajero
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 12 PM – 1 PM
1338 Epiphany Way N-103, Trinity, FL 34655
A weekly networking focus group.
View Event Details →

Free Class: Security by Design at AmSkills
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
4606 Darlington Rd., Holiday, FL 34690
Simple, high impact cybersecurity practices that help small businesses prevent breaches.
View Event Details →

Bee City USA at Palm Harbor Library
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 2 PM – 3:30 PM
2330 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
A talk on the local pollinators most people never notice.
View Event Details →

PING: Prosperity in Networking
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Beef 'O' Brady's Palm Harbor, 34900 US-19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Networking built around happy hour.
View Event Details →

WPBA's Tuesday After Hours Trinity at Harps of Trinity
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
7813 Mitchell Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
A weekly networking focus group.
View Event Details →

Big Trophy Trivia at The Stadium
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
2349 Seven Springs Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34655
Host Brit-ish Mike runs trivia every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Family friendly and free to play.
View Event Details →

Cornhole Tournament at Double Bogey's
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille, 19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
Pre-sign up, bags throw at 7 p.m., in the Bay Room.
View Event Details →

Agape 5-2 Food Pantry at First Baptist Church of Hudson
Wednesday | September 16, 2026 | 9 AM – 1 PM
13343 Fivay Road, Hudson, FL 34667
Open every Wednesday, first come first served. The line starts forming early. Identification is needed for each person you are claiming.
View Event Details →

Professional Women in Business Networking Lunch
Wednesday | September 16, 2026 | 11:15 AM – 1 PM
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital, 9330 FL-54, Trinity, FL 34655
A back to school drive and lunch. Registration required through the Greater Pasco Chamber.
View Event Details →

Main Street Promotion Committee Meeting
Wednesday | September 16, 2026 | 6 PM – 7 PM
The Hacienda, 5621 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
The committee behind the events that bring people downtown. Open to anyone who wants a hand in them.
View Event Details →

Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs)
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
West Pasco Government Center
8731 Citizens Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34654
View Appearance Details →

Know a local business that deserves a little love? Reply to this newsletter and let us know who we should spotlight in a future issue.

Half Priced Appetizers at Hudson Grill
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Gulf Coast Acres
9821 Denton Ave
View Event Details →

Tuesday is Family Dinner Night, Kids Eat Free
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy
A free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree, every Tuesday.
View Event Details →

Wing Wednesday, 99 Cents Each, All Day
Wednesday | September 16, 2026 | 11 AM – 11 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy
View Event Details →

John Timpanelli and Friends Musical Variety Show at Oasis Coffee
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Every first and third Tuesday, John Timpanelli and Friends put on a variety show of music through the decades.
View Event Details →

Tuesday Night Karaoke and Dance Party
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9 PM
VFW Post 7845, 6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Karaoke with KJ Steve Ur. Non smoking indoors, with a screened patio for smokers, and food through the night.
View Event Details →

Not Your Momma's Bingo
Wednesday | September 16, 2026 | 2 PM – 4 PM
VFW Post 7845, 6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
A midweek pick-me-up, fast paced and a little irreverent.
View Event Details →

Bingo at VFW Post 7845
Wednesday | September 16, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Prizes every Wednesday night plus a shot at the Powerball jackpot.
View Event Details →

Karaoke at Anclote Brew
Wednesday | September 16, 2026 | 8 PM – 11 PM
735 Dodecanese Blvd. #50, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Fight the midweek blues by singing them away.
View Event Details →

September Day Party at American Legion Post 173
Agent Bonds
Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
4550 Bartelt Rd., Holiday, FL 34690
View Event Details →

Thursday Night Karaoke
Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
VFW Post 7845, 6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Karaoke with KJ Steve Ur, non smoking indoors with a screened patio for smokers.
View Event Details →

Trivia at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
Free to play.
View Event Details →

Line Dancing with Simone
Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille, 19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
Every first and third Thursday of the month.
View Event Details →

The Women Next Door at Circle S BBQ
Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
A female revue. Adults only.
View Event Details →

Music Bingo at Anclote Brew
Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 7:15 PM – 9 PM
735 Dodecanese Blvd. #50, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Follows the Tarpon Springs Run Club run and walk.
View Event Details →

Karaoke Thursdays at The Social NPR
Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 8 PM – midnight
5650 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
The Social NPR goes live with karaoke every Thursday, powered by RockAfterDark.
View Event Details →

If you received this newsletter from someone else, please [Subscribe Now] to get it sent directly to your inbox every day.

We're here to help support local businesses, and to see the community grow together. If there is anything that you'd like to suggest to us, just reply to this email and it'll come right to our editor.

Sincerely,
Mark and the Inside New Port Richey Team