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Inside New Port Richey, Issue #54, October 25, 2026. Tiles: Puzzle Swap, Book Signing, Hot Dogs, Live Music, Ice Cream Treat.

Inside New Port Richey, Issue #54
October 25, 2026

Good morning, New Port Richey, and happy Sunday. It is mostly sunny with a high of 82 and a low of 67, and mostly sunny skies stay in the forecast through Thursday. It is also National Greasy Foods Day, so which food truck are you hitting first? Feasts of Nutley is serving hot dogs and Italian hot dogs at Starkey Wilderness Park until 2 PM, and Midway by the Sea is bringing carnival and fair food to Gulf Pine Brewing in Odessa from 1 to 4 PM.

In school news, Pasco County Schools says Sunlake High School volleyball beat East Lake to advance to the regional championship game. Over at River Ridge High School, students celebrated their Quarter 1 success with a special ice cream treat from Culver's.

On the calendar, the Every Swing Creates A Brighter Future Charity Golf Tournament starts with registration at 7 AM at Timber Greens Country Club, the Tarpon Springs Puzzle Swap runs from 2:30 to 3:30 PM at Conworlds Emporium, and the Buccaneers and Panthers hit the big screens at WOB Bar & Kitchen at 1 PM. Audiostar and the Block Party Band keep the music going at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar, and the Purposeful Living Women networking group meets Monday morning at Starkey Market. Grab your appetite, your puzzles and your sunglasses, and enjoy the day!

New Port Richey, FL Area Weather

New Port Richey five-day forecast: Sunday 82/67 mostly sunny; Monday 83/64 mostly sunny; Tuesday 83/65 mostly sunny; Wednesday 83/66 mostly sunny; Thursday 83/65 mostly sunny. Source: Xweather

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Local School News

Sunlake Volleyball Advances to Regional Championship Game
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools says Sunlake High School volleyball beat East Lake to advance to the regional championship game. The district describes Sunlake as the lone Pasco school remaining in FHSAA volleyball. Check the district's Facebook post for more.
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River Ridge Celebrates Quarter 1 With a Culver's Ice Cream Treat
River Ridge High School (FB Page)
River Ridge High School celebrated its students' hard work and success during Quarter 1 with a special ice cream treat from the Culver's on Ridge Road and US 19. The school says the students were proud. Check the school's Facebook post for more.
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Local Event & Happenings

Every Swing Creates A Brighter Future Charity Golf Tournament
Sunday | October 25, 2026 | 7 AM
Timber Greens Country Club
6333 Timber Greens Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34655
A charity golf tournament at Timber Greens Country Club. Registration is at 7 AM and the shotgun start is at 8 AM.
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Opening For A Local Author Signing
Sunday | October 25, 2026 | 12 PM – 3 PM
Paperback Exchange Bookstore
6412 Ridge Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Paperback Exchange Bookstore is inviting local authors who would like to hold a book signing from noon to 3 PM to reach out to the store.
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Buccaneers vs. Panthers Watch Party at WOB Bar & Kitchen - Odessa, FL
Sunday | October 25, 2026 | 1 PM
WOB Bar & Kitchen - Odessa, FL
13430 Pine Gap Spur, Odessa, FL 33556
Cheer on the Buccaneers as they take on the Panthers on the big screens, with cold drinks and game day favorites from kickoff to final whistle.
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Tarpon Springs Puzzle Swap at Conworlds Emporium - Last Sunday of Every Month
Sunday | October 25, 2026 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Conworlds Emporium
9 S Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Bring in your completed jigsaw puzzles and trade them for something new at Conworlds Emporium's monthly Puzzle Swap. Puzzles should be complete with no missing pieces, and the shop asks you to arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in. A puzzle-themed door prize will be drawn at the swap.
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Purposeful Living Women Professional Networking Group- Starkey Market
Monday | October 26, 2026 | 9:30 AM
Starkey Market
3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
Purposeful Living Women, a faith-centered networking community, meets at Starkey Market in Trinity for conversation, encouragement and connections. Bring business cards. Guests can try a meeting with a $10 access pass, and RSVP is requested because space is limited.
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Local Food Trucks

Feasts of Nutley (Hot Dogs | Italian Hot Dogs)
Sunday | October 25, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Starkey Wilderness Park
10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., New Port Richey, FL
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Midway by the Sea (Carnival | Fair Food | Boardwalk Favorites)
Sunday | October 25, 2026 | 1 PM – 4 PM
Gulf Pine Brewing
8729 Gunn Hwy, Odessa, FL 33556
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Local Live Entertainment

Audiostar at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Sunday | October 25, 2026 | 3 PM
Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
Get your kazoos tuned up and your hips ready for hula hopping. The afternoon brings live music and improv comedy.
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Block Party Band at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Sunday | October 25, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
A special Sunday Funday with your favorite "best of the 80s" band.
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