Good morning, New Port Richey. Eighty-three today with showers and scattered storms, more of the same tomorrow, and then the weekend climbs to eighty-eight.

Tropical Depression Nine is now Tropical Storm Isaias, and the city says staff are still watching it as it moves toward the Gulf Coast. Port Richey has sandbags out for residents, and crews have been pushing stormwater and tide off Bay Blvd. and Old Post Road.

The Cotee River Bike Fest, due this weekend, has been pushed to January. Five of the library's youngest readers finished a thousand books before kindergarten, and the county is taking old tires for free on Saturday.

TD9 Is Now Tropical Storm Isaias
City of New Port Richey
Tropical Depression Nine has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Isaias, and the City of New Port Richey says staff are still monitoring it as it moves toward the Gulf Coast. The city reports no significant alerts for New Port Richey at this stage.
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Port Richey Has Sandbags for Residents
City of Port Richey
With heavy rain continuing and coastal flooding possible, the City of Port Richey has sandbags available for city residents at City Hall and the police station.
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Water on Bay Blvd. and Old Post Road
City of Port Richey
Port Richey public works and stormwater crews have been diverting stormwater and tidal water away from Bay Blvd. and Old Post Road, and the city is suggesting detours.
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Cotee River Bike Fest Moves to January
What's What New Port Richey
The 20th Annual Cotee River Bike Fest, set for October 9 to 11, has been postponed to January 2027 over weather concerns. It is the second year running that the event has been called off.
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Drop Off Your Old Tires Free on Saturday
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County Solid Waste holds a free tire disposal drop-off on Saturday, part of an effort to cut down on standing water and the spread of dengue fever.
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Five Readers Finish 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
New Port Richey Public Library
Five of the New Port Richey Public Library's youngest readers were celebrated at City Hall for finishing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
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A STEAM Center Proposed for Main and Bank
What's What New Port Richey
Brainstorms has responded to the New Port Richey CRA putting off a decision on the Main and Bank building. The nonprofit wants to rehabilitate the 14,397-square-foot building as a year-round center for hands-on STEAM education and family discovery.
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Charge Your Devices on a Hard Flat Surface
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Pasco County Fire Rescue's Fire Prevention Week message for the day: charge devices on a hard flat surface like a table, desk or floor. Beds, couches and pillows trap heat and block airflow, which can make a battery overheat.
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Seven Springs Names Its Teacher of the Year Nominees
Seven Springs Middle School (FB Page)
Seven Springs Middle School has named its top three nominees for Teacher of the Year and School-Related Personnel of the Year.
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Fivay Students Take On Complex Cases
Fivay High School (FB Page)
Fivay High School's first-year criminal justice students who finished all their first-quarter work spend the next three days working complex cases, applying what they have learned.
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The School District Is Auctioning a Pickup
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools has put a Ford Ranger and two maintenance trucks up for bids on its surplus auction site.
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Drop In Sound Healing With Sean $15
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 9:30 AM
Moon Grove Market
601 Hope St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
A drop-in morning sound-healing session with Sean, $15.
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Book Club at Greater Palm Harbor YMCA
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 10 AM – 11 AM
Greater Palm Harbor YMCA
1600 16th St, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
The launch of the Greater Palm Harbor YMCA book club, 10 to 11 AM.
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Dance Practice Drills Repetition Workout Group Class
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM
Palm Harbor DanceSport
2710 US-19 ALT Suite 201, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Latin drills at 11, fifty-five minutes of dancing to great music over and over. No experience needed, just shoes that will slide on the floor.
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WPBA's Thursday Lunch Port Richey at Art's Tap House North
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 12 PM – 1 PM
Art's Tap House North
6935 Ridge Rd. (CR-524), Port Richey, FL 34668
Art's Tap House North, inside LaneGlo Bowl North. Every Thursday, 12 to 1 PM.
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Walk For Her: A Fall Fashion Fundraiser
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
One Amazing Find
106 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
A fall fashion show benefiting The Haven at Hope Villages of America, 5 to 9 PM.
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WPBA's Women Leading Well - Weekly Networking Focus Group & Monthly Mixer for Women
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
X-Golf Trinity Sports Bar
9050 Tryfon Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
WPBA's weekly focus group and monthly mixer for women, on wellness, life and leadership. 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
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Kids Club EVERY THURSDAY 6pm - 8pm at Thumbprint Art Cafe
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Thumbprint Art Cafe
907 E Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
A fresh hands-on art project every Thursday evening, and a couple of hours off for whoever brings them.
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THURSDAY Walk at Craig Park
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 6 PM – 7 PM
Craig Park
5 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
An hour walking Spring Bayou and Whitcomb Bayou, meeting at the tennis courts and boat ramp. The group photo is first and they leave promptly at 6, so RSVP if you are coming.
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Argentine Tango Thursday Group Classes and Practica
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 6:45 PM – 9:15 PM
Palm Harbor DanceSport
2710 US-19 ALT Suite 201, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Beginner class at 6:45, fundamentals at 7:30 and practica from 8:15. A friendly mixed-level group, with snacks and coffee.
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runFit runClub at WOB Bar & Kitchen - Odessa, FL
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
WOB Bar & Kitchen - Odessa, FL
13430 Pine Gap Spur, Odessa, FL 33556
An all-levels group run from WOB Bar and Kitchen, with a well-earned reward afterwards.
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Waterfront/Sunset and The Edisons at Mamma Mia Pizzeria
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 6 PM
Mamma Mia Pizzeria
10040 Hudson Ave, Hudson, FL 34669
Live music and a sunset at Mamma Mia Pizzeria.
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Multicultural Fair by SALT at Generations Christian Church
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Generations Christian Church
1540 Little Rd, Trinity, FL 34655
A free family evening of food to try, games to learn and crafts to make, run open-house style.
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Trunk or Treat
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 7 PM
New Horizons Preschool and Learning Center
7440 Ridge Road, Port Richey, FL 34668
Candy, music, games, food and a best-trunk contest at New Horizons Preschool in Port Richey. Ezee Dogs is parked there the same evening. Sign up in the office if you want to decorate a trunk.
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Zephyrhills vs. Hudson | High-School Football 2026
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 11:45 PM
Hudson High School
14410 Cobra Way, Hudson, FL 34669
Zephyrhills travels to Hudson High for Friday night football.
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Elks craft fair extravaganza at New Port Richey Elks Lodge #2284
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
New Port Richey Elks Lodge #2284
7201 Congress St, New Port Richey, FL 34653
A craft fair at the New Port Richey Elks Lodge, 10 AM to 3 PM.
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Florida Gothic Halloween at Books A Million
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 12 PM – 3 PM
Books A Million
9570 US Hwy 19 N, Port Richey, FL 34668
A Florida Gothic book signing with Wendy Dalrymple and other Florida horror authors, noon to 3 PM.
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New Moon 9 of 13 with Erica at Community of Consciousness Church
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
Community of Consciousness Church
17100 Orwell Rd, Hudson, FL 34667
A new moon ritual gathering led by Erica Williams, the ninth in a cycle of thirteen.
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai Food)
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 11 AM – 7 PM
Country Place Village
2601 Country Place Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
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The Hummus Truck (Middle Eastern | Vegan)
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Ken Ganley Kia
5819 US 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai Food)
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
Country Place Village
2601 Country Place Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
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Two Grandma Soul Food (Soul Food)
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Pier 8 at the Preserve
2130 Leather Fern Dr, Odessa, FL 33556
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Sandy's Flavor Station (American | Burgers)
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5731 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Smash and Grab (Burgers | Fries)
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 4 PM – 9 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5731 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Smash and Grab (Burgers | Fries)
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Asturia Townhomes
14757 Promenade Pkwy, Odessa, FL 33556
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Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs)
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 7 PM – 8:30 PM
New Horizons Preschool and Learning Center
7440 Ridge Road, Port Richey, FL 34668
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Sandy's Flavor Station (American | Burgers)
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 1 PM – 9 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5731 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Thursday Karaoke and Darts Night!
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
VFW Post 7845
6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Karaoke with KJ Steve Ur from 5:30 to 8:30, and darts the same night. Get there early to sign up.
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Trivia at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
Trivia
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
Trivia every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, free to play.
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Absolute Hits Live, Featuring Bo Bice, LIVE at Richey Suncoast Theatre
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 7 PM
Richey Suncoast Theatre
6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
One night only at the Richey Suncoast Theatre, with an American Idol finalist fronting a hits set from Journey, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and Queen. Tickets are $30 plus tax and fees, or $150 for a VIP box. Doors open 45 minutes before showtime.
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Karaoke at The Social NPR
Karaoke
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 8 PM – 12 AM
The Social NPR
5650 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
Karaoke every Thursday from 8 PM to midnight, powered by RockAfterDark.
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2026 8TH ANNUAL COTEE RIVER FLATS CLASSIC
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 10 PM – Friday, October 9, 2026, 5 PM
Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill Port Richey
7835 Bayview St, Port Richey, FL 34668
The Rotary Club of Seven Springs runs its eighth annual flats fishing tournament out of Whiskey Joe's, with the Captain's Party on Thursday, October 8 and the tournament itself on Friday, October 9. Proceeds go to local community programs.
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Dinner with John T. at Oasis Coffee
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Oasis Coffee
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Every Friday from 5:30 to 6:30, John plays songs you know alongside the occasional classic you may not.
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Agent Bonds at The Nauti Oar
Agent Bonds
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
The Nauti Oar
7729 Grand Blvd., Port Richey, FL 34668
Dinner and dancing at The Nauti Oar.
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Mrs Red Band at Circle S BBQ
Mrs. Red
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 6 PM
Circle S BBQ, LLC
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Mrs Red on the Barnyard Stage all night. No cover.
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Friday Night Live Music at The Oasis Coffee Spot
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Oasis Coffee
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Live music at Oasis Coffee from 6:30, straight after Dinner with John T. The act changes week to week.
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Mark Anthony Band at Art's Tap House North
Mark Anthony Band
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Art's Tap House North
6935 Ridge Rd. (CR-524), Port Richey, FL 34668
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NICAEA at Art's Tap House SOUTH
NICAEA
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 8 PM – 12 AM
Art's Tap House
8631 Old County Rd 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Rock at Art's Tap House South, in front of LaneGlo Bowling.
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Disasterpiece at Bourbon On Main
Disasterpiece
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 9 PM
Bourbon On Main
6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34652
A 2000s set, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Papa Roach and Saliva, at Bourbon On Main.
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