Good morning, New Port Richey, and happy Sunday, November 8. It is a mostly sunny day with a high of 78 and a low of 60, and Monday climbs to 80. It is also National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day, which fits a story below about Anclote High School's Advanced Manufacturing and Promotional Enterprise programs. What is the first thing you ever built with your own hands?

In the news, the New Port Richey Public Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day. Pasco County Mosquito Control says Florida's larger homestead exemption could cut about 20 percent of its property-tax funding in the first year. J.W. Mitchell High also shared a November 18 senior portrait deadline and a Thanksgiving food drive that runs all month.

Today's plans include Sunday breakfast on the Cotee River at Whiskey River on the Water and the Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival at the Sponge Docks. Jorge Valentine plays rock, pop and country hits at Craft Life Brewing Company from 3 to 7, and four food trucks are rolling, including Big Worley's BBQ & Burger at the same brewery. For Monday, Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille has a $10.99 Bogey Burger and Fries special. Enjoy the sunshine!

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New Port Richey Public Library closed Wednesday for Veterans Day
New Port Richey Public Library
The New Port Richey Public Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. If you plan to stop in this week, mark the date so you are not caught at a locked door.
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Florida tax relief could affect how Pasco County fights mosquitoes
Bay News 9 (Pasco)
Pasco County Mosquito Control says Florida's larger homestead exemption could cut about 20 percent of its $13.1 million property-tax budget in the first year and about 33 percent in the second. The district's director says operations are unchanged for now, but surveillance and spraying face difficult decisions as Florida's dengue cases top 500.
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No advisories or safety notices for the New Port Richey area today.

J.W. Mitchell High weekly call: senior deadlines and a Thanksgiving food drive
J.W. Mitchell High School (Trinity)
J.W. Mitchell High's weekly call for the week of November 8 reminds seniors that yearbook dedication pages and senior portraits are due November 18. All students can also bring canned goods and non-perishables to their second-period teacher for the school's Thanksgiving Food Drive, which runs through November.
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Anclote High School spotlights Advanced Manufacturing and Promotional Enterprise programs
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools put a spotlight on Anclote High School, where the Advanced Manufacturing and Promotional Enterprise programs range from precision manufacturing to creative branding. A short video shows how students in both programs are preparing for success.
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Sunday Breakfast On The Water
Sunday | November 8, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Whiskey River on the Water
5245 Limestone Dr., Port Richey, FL 34690
Join us every Sunday for a relaxing waterfront breakfast on the Cotee River.
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Sunday Worship Service
Sunday | November 8, 2026 | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM
All Saints Lutheran Church
5315 Van Dyke Rd., Lutz, FL 33558
We can't wait to see you! You can also join us online at https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintslutheranchurchtam3034/streams
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38th Annual Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival
Sunday | November 8, 2026 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Calling all seafood lovers (and landlubbers too)! Dive into delicious at the Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival.
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Sunshine Sessions
Sunday | November 8, 2026 | 11 AM – 1 PM
Sunshine Sessions is described as an all-ages, family-friendly event bringing good vibes and uplifting energy to Downtown New Port Richey.
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Sunday | November 8, 2026 | 2 PM
Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest is a sparkling comedy of mistaken identities, secret lives, and romantic entanglements.
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Trinity Business Networking Lunch~ All Welcome, bring 24 business cards
Monday | November 9, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Cantina Viajero
1338 Epiphany Way N-103, Trinity, FL 34655
Meet professionals from around Trinity, New Port Richey, Wesley Chapel, Lutz & Odessa who are looking to connect and create more opportunities for their businesses to grow.
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BCTB Surreal and Sequined (Dolly & Dali)
Monday | November 9, 2026 | 5 PM
Replay Amusement Museum
119 E. Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Belles & Chimes Tampa Bay Second Monday Meet-ups are friendly & competitive tournaments meant to grow your skills and pinball knowledge.
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New Moon 10 of 13 with Erica at Community of Consciousness Church
Monday | November 9, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
Community of Consciousness Church
17100 Orwell Rd, Hudson, FL 34667
A New Moon Ritual Gathering facilitated by Erica Williams, who has devoted herself to guiding a sacred cycle of 13 new moon rituals.
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Papa's Grill (Cheesesteaks | Burgers | Hot Dogs)
Sunday | November 8, 2026 | 12 PM – 4:10 PM
Tree House Farm
5921 Portal Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34655
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Breaking Bread BBQ (BBQ)
Sunday | November 8, 2026 | 12 PM – 2 PM
Founder's Feasts
9970 Ridge Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Big Worley's BBQ & Burger (BBQ | Burgers)
Sunday | November 8, 2026 | 1 PM – 7 PM
Craft Life Brewing Company
6810 Tower Dr., Hudson, FL 34667
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Sluggers Grill (Burgers | Wings)
Sunday | November 8, 2026 | 1 PM – 7 PM
Sluggers Grill
1101 Nebraska Ave Ste 2, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Monday Special: $10.99 Bogey Burger & Fries - 11am-9pm
Monday | November 9, 2026 | 11 AM – 9 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy
Monday Special:
$10.99 Bogey Burger & Fries - 11am-9pm
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Jorge Valentine at Craft Life Brewing Company
Jorge Valentine
Sunday | November 8, 2026 | 3 PM – 7 PM
Craft Life Brewing Company
6810 Tower Dr., Hudson, FL 34667
Come sing and dance along to all of your favorite Rock, Pop and Country songs!
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Gospel Music Night, 2nd Tuesday
John Osborne
Tuesday | November 10, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Oasis Coffee
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Join John Osborne every 2nd Tuesday for a time of Gospel Music Classics. John is often joined by Shelby Board, Andy Anderson, and others
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