Inside New Port Richey, Issue #43
October 14, 2026
Good morning, New Port Richey. It's mostly sunny and 87 today, with a slim chance of showers Thursday and a better chance of storms Friday.
Gulf High's Homecoming parade steps off at 1 PM in downtown New Port Richey, beginning around Orange Lake and traveling down Grand Boulevard toward the school. The school has also posted an early release schedule and a modified schedule for Friday's pep rally.
Also in this issue: a prescribed burn planned for 10:30 AM at the Starkey Wilderness Preserve Tract, Custard with a Cop on Saturday, and the Two Good Soles Shoes and Socks Drive.
New Port Richey, FL Area Weather
Upcoming Event to Watch
Local News and Information
Local Government & Community News
Port Richey Police Host Custard with a Cop at Culver's on Oct. 17
Port Richey Police Department
The Port Richey Police Department is hosting Custard with a Cop at Culver's of Port Richey, 8425 U.S. Highway 19, on Saturday, October 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit a local cause, and the department's post has the details.
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Two Good Soles Shoes and Socks Drive Collects Donations Through Oct. 16
Pasco County Library System
The Two Good Soles Shoes and Socks Drive is collecting donations for Pasco County students through Friday, October 16. The Pasco County Library System has posted the donation locations and more details.
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Public Safety News
Prescribed Burn Planned at Starkey Wilderness Preserve Tract on Oct. 14
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Southwest Florida Water Management District staff plan a 98-acre prescribed fire at the Starkey Wilderness Preserve Tract at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, conditions permitting. Pasco County Fire Rescue shared the notice ahead of the burn.
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Pasco County Urges Residents to Clear Standing Water to Fight Mosquitoes
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County Government is urging residents to help prevent mosquito-borne illnesses such as dengue fever by clearing standing water around homes and neighborhoods. Its list of tips starts with regularly draining outdoor containers.
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Local School News
Gulf High Posts Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally Schedules
Gulf High School (Buccaneers)
Gulf High School has posted an early release schedule for its Homecoming Parade, listed for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, in downtown New Port Richey, and a modified schedule for the Homecoming Pep Rally on Friday, October 16. Details are on the school's website.
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Pasco Schools Celebrate National School Lunch Week With a Circus Theme
Pasco County Schools
It is National School Lunch Week, and Pasco County Schools Food & Nutrition Services is celebrating with a circus theme, from colorful decorations to delicious meals.
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Bayonet Point Middle Celebrates Teacher and SRP of the Year
Bayonet Point Middle School
Bayonet Point Middle School is congratulating its Teacher of the Year, Anthony Suriano, and its School Related Personnel of the Year, Dawn Schneider.
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PHSC Baseball Volunteers at 8th Annual Cotee River Flats Classic
Pasco-Hernando State College
Pasco-Hernando State College's men's baseball team volunteered alongside the Rotary Club of Seven Springs to support the 8th Annual Cotee River Flats Classic. The college shared the news with a #PHSCProud shout-out to the Bobcats.
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Wendell Krinn Announces Red Ribbon Week for Oct. 26 to 30
Wendell Krinn Technical High School
Wendell Krinn Technical High School has announced Red Ribbon Week for October 26 through October 30. The school posted a flyer with details.
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Local Event & Happenings
Homecoming Parade at Downtown New Port Richey
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 1 PM
Downtown New Port Richey
Gulf High School's homecoming parade begins around Orange Lake and travels down Grand Boulevard toward the school.
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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting at Main Street Deli
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 6 PM – 7 PM
Main Street Deli
5649 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
A meeting of the downtown Economic Vitality Committee, which works to support local businesses and entrepreneurs through workshops, networking, recognition programs and business recruitment and retention.
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Drag Queen Bingo at Emerald Coast Brewing Company
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5731 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Drag bingo hosted by Miss Pasco Pride 2018, Stephanie Stuart, on the second Wednesday of each month. Tickets are a suggested $10 donation to Pasco Pride and come with 10 chances to win a prize, and there is a 50/50 cash raffle. Tables usually fill by 6:30 PM.
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Tea with a Master Gardener
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM
Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center
14543 Hays Rd, Hudson, FL 34669
A casual morning gathering with tea, coffee and light refreshments, where a UF/IFAS Florida Master Gardener Volunteer answers questions on plants, pests, pruning and Florida-friendly gardening. Free, no registration required, and the nursery is dog-friendly.
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28th Annual Otis Green & Bruce Fyfe Memorial Golf Tournament
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 11 AM
Copperhead Course at Innisbrook
36750 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
HEP's biggest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds supporting housing and services for Veterans experiencing homelessness. Contact HEP to sponsor or register a team.
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Trinity Business Exchange at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Seven Springs Golf and Country Club
3535 Trophy Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
The Greater Pasco Chamber's signature networking event. Free for Chamber members and $10 for guests, with optional lunch for $13 per person plus tax and gratuity, paid directly to the venue.
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NOPE Candlelight Vigil at Pasco-Hernando State College - West Campus
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 5 PM
Pasco-Hernando State College - West Campus
10230 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
The annual Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education Candlelight Vigil honoring those lost to overdose. The vendor fair starts at 5 PM and the program begins in the auditorium at 6 PM.
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OZONA THIRD THURSDAY!! at DeVine Realtors
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
DeVine Realtors
400 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor, FL 34683
A free community night in downtown Ozona with free ice cream, complimentary drinks, games and a community prize wheel, supported by local sponsors.
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Design Committee Meeting at Music Gallery
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Music Gallery
6214 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
A meeting of the downtown Design Committee, which works on public art, seasonal decor, beautification and historic preservation in Downtown New Port Richey.
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Resin Seascape on Canvas at Coastal Creations
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Coastal Creations
5401 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
Create your own beach on an 11 by 14 inch canvas while learning to work with resin. All materials are included, and you can bring your own shells. Seats are not guaranteed unless paid in advance, with a full refund up to 48 hours before the class. The piece needs to stay overnight to dry.
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Tarpon Springs Run Club meets at Anclote Brew on Third Thursdays
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Anclote Brew
735 Dodecanese Blvd. #50, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
A 30 to 45 minute run or walk, followed by music bingo at about 7:15 PM. Full bar and food menu available.
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(ALL AGES) Fall Fest Field Trip to Funville Farm with Tampa Christian Homeschoolers
Friday | October 16, 2026 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Funville Farm
13725 Hudson Ave, Hudson, FL 34669
A fall fest farm field trip hosted by Tampa Christian Homeschoolers, with a pumpkin patch, hay rides, mountain slides, a barrel train, a pirate ship, animal feeding, a jumping pillow and a candy cannon. Admission is $12 per participant, parents and children under 2 are free, and tickets should be pre-purchased. Bring your own lunch and sign up with a final headcount in advance.
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Local Food Trucks
Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs | Sausages)
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
West Pasco Government Center
8731 Citizens Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai | Asian)
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Life Care Rehab
7400 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai | Asian)
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 5 PM – 8:30 PM
The Liquid Garage Brewing Co.
1306 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
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Big Worley's BBQ & Burger (BBQ | Burgers)
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Water's Edge
9019 Creedmoor Ln, New Port Richey, FL 34654
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The Lobster Tank (Lobster Rolls)
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Gulf Harbor Community
3720 Floramar Terrace, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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1 Up Burger Food Truck (Burgers)
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Meadow Oaks Golf and Country Club
13125 Fairwinds Rd., Hudson, FL 34669
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai | Asian)
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Craft Life Brewing Company
6810 Tower Dr., Hudson, FL 34667
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Sandy's Flavor Station (Burgers | Smashburgers | American)
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5731 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Sandy's Flavor Station (Burgers | Smashburgers | American)
Friday | October 16, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5731 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Authentic So. Cal Flavors (Mexican | Southern California)
Friday | October 16, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Land O' Lakes Heritage Park
5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd., Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
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Local Live Entertainment
Bearded Brothers at Circle S BBQ, LLC
Bearded Brothers
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Circle S BBQ, LLC
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Bike Night with live music from The Bearded Brothers on the Barnyard Stage, plus gift card giveaways and Bike of the Night trophies.
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LINE DANCING with Simone from 7pm-9pm Every 1st & Every 3rd Thursday of the Month at Double Bogey's
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
Line dancing with Simone on the first and third Thursday of each month. Free entry and open to the public, ages 18 and up.
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Music Bingo on Third Thursdays at Anclote Brew
Music Bingo
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 7:15 PM – 9 PM
Anclote Brew
735 Dodecanese Blvd. #50, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Music bingo following the Tarpon Springs Run Club run or walk.
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Snappers Grill & Comedy Club
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 11:30 PM
Snappers Grill & Comedy Club
36657 US 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Stand-up comedy.
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Streetwise Tampa Bay at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Streetwise Tampa Bay
Friday | October 16, 2026 | 5 PM
Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
Live music from Streetwise Tampa Bay.
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The R&B Project at Rum River Bar & Grill
The R&B Project
Friday | October 16, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Rum River Bar & Grill
7811 Bayview Street, Port Richey, FL 34668
Food, sunsets on the river and live music from The R&B Project.
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Remedy at Circle S BBQ, LLC
Remedy
Friday | October 16, 2026 | 6 PM
Circle S BBQ, LLC
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Live music from Remedy and great barbecue at another Circle S party.
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Aurora 5 at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
Aurora 5
Friday | October 16, 2026 | 7 PM – 11 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
Live music by Aurora 5.
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The VCRs at Whiskey Wings Tarpon Springs
The VCRs
Friday | October 16, 2026 | 8 PM – 11 PM
Whiskey Wings Tarpon Springs
40737 US Highway 19, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
An 80s new wave dance party with The VCRs. Dress up in your coolest 80s duds and dance to songs by Duran Duran, The Go-Go's, Billy Idol, The Cars, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Blondie and more.
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Audiostar at Snappers Grill & Comedy Club
Audiostar
Friday | October 16, 2026 | 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Snappers Grill & Comedy Club
36657 US 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Live music from AudioStar.
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