Good morning, New Port Richey. Friday is the twenty-fifth anniversary of September 11, and both cities are marking it. New Port Richey gathers in Sims Park at 7 PM, where a New York police officer speaks and the Seven Springs Middle School chorus sings, and Port Richey holds its own ceremony in front of City Hall.

The rest of the weekend fills in fast behind it. Pasco County Animal Services is over capacity and waiving every adoption fee Friday through Sunday. The library is throwing a party for okra on Saturday, which is not a sentence we expected to write today. And on Sunday, Railroad Square turns into a storybook.

Highs sit right around ninety all week with storms most afternoons. Bring a chair Friday night, and probably an umbrella.

City of New Port Richey Hosts Its 9/11 Remembrance Friday
What's What New Port Richey
New Port Richey holds its 9/11 remembrance ceremony Friday at 7 PM in Sims Park, marking 25 years. New York police officer Robert Albertson is the guest speaker, the Seven Springs Middle School chorus performs, and a patriotic concert follows at 8. Come early for the memorabilia display, military vehicles and student artwork, and bring a chair.
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Port Richey Marks 9/11 at City Hall on Friday
Port Richey Police Department
Port Richey holds its own 9/11 ceremony Friday in front of City Hall, remembering those who died and those who served. The city says the community is welcome to join.
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Animal Services Is Over Capacity. Adoption Fees Waived Friday to Sunday
What's What New Port Richey
Pasco County Animal Services is over capacity, with dogs in temporary pop-up crates, so all adoption fees are waived Friday through Sunday. Hours are noon to 6 Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 Sunday. Every adoption includes spay or neuter, vaccinations and a microchip, and county residents still pay a $10 cat or $15 dog license.
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The Library Is Throwing an Okra Party Saturday
New Port Richey Public Library
The New Port Richey library is throwing a party for okra, one of Florida's forgotten summer vegetables, this Saturday from 11 to 1. There will be samples of okra dishes.
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A Storytime Spectacular Takes Over Railroad Square Sunday
What's What New Port Richey
The library's Storytime Spectacular takes over Railroad Square on Sunday from 11 to 2, free. Make wands and crowns, meet princesses and performers from Richey Suncoast Theatre, and catch a 1 PM show from Emmy winning Page Turner Adventures. Storybook costumes encouraged.
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Rocky Horror Shadow Cast Auditions, September 13 and 14
What's What New Port Richey
Richey Suncoast Theatre in downtown New Port Richey is auditioning a shadow cast for The Rocky Horror Picture Show on September 13 and 14. Open to ages 18 and up.
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West Pasco Art Guild Wants Your Nature Art by September 14
What's What New Port Richey
The West Pasco Art Guild opens its season with a show themed Nature. Artists may submit up to three pieces, and intake day is September 14.
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Free Meals This Week for Pasco Residents 60 and Older
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County residents 60 and older can pick up a free ready-to-store meal this week. Bring your ID, and note that meals are first come, first served.
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Two Good Soles Shoe and Sock Drive Runs Through October 16
Pasco County Parks & Rec
The 2026 Two Good Soles shoes and socks drive is underway, collecting new shoes and socks for local kids through October 16 at labeled collection boxes around the county.
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Pasco Firefighters Are Still on the Line in Texas
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Pasco County Fire Rescue firefighters are still deployed in Palo Pinto, Texas, where they have been helping crews work the Bug Beach Fire.
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Meet the Longest-Serving Teacher in Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools introduced Laurayne Dola, its longest-serving teacher, who the district calls the heart of Hudson High School.
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Wendell Krinn's Homecoming Theme Is Neon Nights
Wendell Krinn Technical High School
Wendell Krinn Technical High School has set its 2026 homecoming theme: Neon Nights. Dance details and the homecoming guest form are posted on the school site.
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A Fire Captain Bought Shirts for Fivay's Fire Science Academy
Fivay High School (FB Page)
Captain Lavine of Pasco County Fire Rescue, who owns Southern Serenity Pools, bought T-shirts for the students in Fivay High School's Fire Science Academy.
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Greater Pasco Veterans Roundtable - West Pasco
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 8 AM – 9:30 AM
Patriot Stogies, A Fine Cigar Lounge
6153 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653
The Veterans Roundtable location rotates monthly between Central Pasco and West Pasco. Confirm the meeting date and location before you head out.
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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 6 PM – 7 PM
Main Street Deli
5649 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Economic Vitality Committee events are built to strengthen downtown businesses, support entrepreneurs, and encourage long-term economic success.
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History of Seven Springs - Paul Herman
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 6 PM
Peace Hall
6345 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Historian and author Paul Herman is the digital archivist for the West Pasco Historical Society and writes the "Community Chronicles" column for the Suncoast News.
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Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs)
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
West Pasco Government Center
8731 Citizens Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34654
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The Lobster Tank (Lobster Rolls)
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Pointe West Condominium Association
11945 Paradise Point Way, New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Sluggers Grill (Burgers | Wings)
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Sluggers Grill
1101 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Bike Night w/ Bearded Bros at Circle S BBQ
Bearded Brothers
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Bike Night at Circle S BBQ with The Bearded Brothers on the Barnyard Stage, plus gift card giveaways and Bike of the Night trophies.
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Drag Queen Bingo @ ECBC
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5734 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Pasco Pride and Emerald Coast Brewing Company host Drag Bingo Night on the second Wednesday of every month.
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Mrs. Red & Borderline at Circle S BBQ
Friday | September 11, 2026 | 5 PM
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Mrs. RED Band opens for Borderline Band of Tampa, with the Pasco Young Marines posting colors before the show.
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Lisa Kay & the GoldTop Band at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Lisa Kay & the GoldTop Band
Friday | September 11, 2026 | 6 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
Live music at Sam's Beach Bar.
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