Happy Tuesday, New Port Richey. Today is the autumnal equinox, which is the calendar's way of announcing that summer is over. Nobody told the forecast: 90 and storms through Thursday, then a properly pleasant Friday and Saturday to make up for it.

In the news: Pasco County water, wastewater and reclaimed water rates change on October 1, the county's second tree giveaway lottery is open, and the city wants your take on the skate park design.

The Agape food pantry is open Wednesday morning in Hudson, kids eat free at Double Bogey's tonight, and Ezee Dogs is parked at the West Pasco Government Center from 10:30. Go get a hot dog.

Pasco water rates go up October 1
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County Utilities rates for water, wastewater and reclaimed water go up on October 1, 2026. The county has published what the change means for an average residential customer.
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The city wants your take on the new skate park
City of New Port Richey
The City of New Port Richey is asking residents to fill out a short survey on the design for the updated city skate park.
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Pasco is giving away trees again, and doubling the number
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County has opened the lottery for its second tree giveaway, funded by the Tree Mitigation Fund. The county doubled the number of trees available and made changes based on feedback from the first round.
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Adopt a road and keep your stretch of Pasco clean
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
After last weekend's Keep Pasco Beautiful cleanup, the county is inviting residents and groups to sign up for the Adopt A Road program and take on a stretch year-round.
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The library has spots left for adults' Mario Kart night
New Port Richey Public Library
The New Port Richey Public Library still has spots open for its 18-and-up Mario Kart tournament this week. Check the library's post for the exact day and time.
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A reminder to stop for school buses and stay off the phone
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (FB Page)
With school back in session, the Pasco Sheriff's Office is reminding drivers to stop for school buses, put the phone down, and slow down near schools, bus stops and school parking lots.
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42 years with Fire Rescue, and a Distinguished Service Award
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Pasco County Fire Rescue has presented a Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Charles Boothby for 42 years of service, from 1984 to 2026.
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The Tax Collector's Office gave $7,500 to the ABC program
Pasco County Schools
Mike Fasano and the Pasco County Tax Collector's Office donated $7,500 this summer to the school district's ABC program, which helps students in need.
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A Fivay graduate came back as the school's deputy
Fivay High School (FB Page)
Pasco County Deputy Jacob Hill, a Fivay graduate and a 2022 graduate of the school's Criminal Justice Academy, filled in as Fivay High's school resource officer.
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WPBA's Tuesday Morning Trinity - Weekly Networking Focus Group
Tuesday | September 22, 2026 | 8 AM – 9 AM
Hampton Inn Odessa Florida
11780 FL-54, Odessa, FL 33556
A weekly morning networking focus group built around deeper connections and the person behind the business card. Meets every Tuesday from 8 to 9 AM.
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BNI Apex Tampa Bay Visitors Day
Tuesday | September 22, 2026 | 11 AM – 1 PM
2101 Northpointe Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
A chance to sit in on a real BNI meeting and meet business professionals from across Tampa Bay.
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WPBA's Tuesday Lunch Trinity - Weekly Networking Focus Group
Tuesday | September 22, 2026 | 12 PM – 1 PM
Cantina Viajero
1338 Epiphany Way N-103, Trinity, FL 34655
A weekly lunch networking focus group at Cantina Viajero in Trinity, meeting every Tuesday from noon to 1 PM.
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PING Networking Happy Hour at Beef 'O' Brady's
Tuesday | September 22, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Beef 'O' Brady's Palm Harbor
34900 US-19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
PING, short for Prosperity in Networking, is a happy hour built around real conversations and actual business rather than forced networking.
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WPBA's Tuesday After Hours Trinity - Weekly Networking Focus Group
Tuesday | September 22, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Harps of Trinity
7813 Mitchell Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
A weekly after hours networking focus group at Harps of Trinity from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. The location changes on the second Tuesday of each month.
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Cornhole Tournament at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
Tuesday | September 22, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
A weekly cornhole tournament in the Bay Room, with pre sign up and bags thrown at 7 PM.
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Agape 5-2 Food Pantry
Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 9 AM – 1 PM
13343 Fivay Road, Hudson, FL 34667
The pantry is open every Wednesday from 9 to 1, first come first served, and the line starts forming early. Identification is needed for each person you are claiming.
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Starkey Market Run Club | Herd Hustlers at Starkey Market
Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8 PM
3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
A run club open to every pace and experience level, meeting each Wednesday at 6:30 PM in front of the Barn.
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Candlelight Restorative with Yoga Nidra
Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Trinity Yoga Wellness Center
8514 Old County Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653
A restorative candlelight class with Yoga Nidra, using bolsters, blankets and blocks to settle into gentle postures.
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WPBA's Thursday Lunch Port Richey - Weekly Networking Focus Group
Thursday | September 24, 2026 | 12 PM – 1 PM
Art's Tap House North
6935 Ridge Rd. (CR-524), Port Richey, FL 34668
A weekly lunch networking focus group at Art's Tap House North, inside LaneGlo Bowl North, every Thursday from noon to 1 PM.
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WPBA's Women Leading Well - Weekly Networking Focus Group & Monthly Mixer for Women
Thursday | September 24, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
X-Golf Trinity Sports Bar
9050 Tryfon Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
A weekly group for women connecting around wellness, life and leadership, meeting Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
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Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs)
Tuesday | September 22, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
West Pasco Government Center
8731 Citizens Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Every Tuesday at Gulf Coast Acres
Tuesday | September 22, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Gulf Coast Acres
9821 Denton Ave
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Kids eat free on Tuesday at Double Bogey's
Tuesday | September 22, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy
A free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree, every Tuesday from 5 to 9 PM.
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99-cent wings all day Wednesday at Double Bogey's
Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 11 AM – 11 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy
Wings are 99 cents each all day Wednesday.
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Tuesday Night Karaoke & Dance Party
Tuesday | September 22, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9 PM
VFW 7845 Post & Auxiliary
6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Karaoke with KJ Steve at VFW Post 7845. Non-smoking indoors with a screened patio for smokers, and food is available during karaoke.
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Pedro Mariani
Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Whiskey River On The Water
5245 Limestone Dr., Port Richey, FL 34690
Live music from Pedro Mariani on the open air patio overlooking the Cotee River.
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Karaoke Wednesdays at Anclote Brew
Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 8 PM – 11 PM
735 Dodecanese Blvd. #50, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Fight the mid-week blues by singing them away every Wednesday at Anclote Brew.
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Thursday Karaoke and Darts Night!
Thursday | September 24, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
VFW 7845 Post & Auxiliary
6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Karaoke and darts with KJ Steve at VFW Post 7845. Non-smoking indoors with a screened patio for smokers, and food is available during karaoke.
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J.R. Lewis Honky Tonk Thursdays
Thursday | September 24, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Whiskey River On The Water
5245 Limestone Dr., Port Richey, FL 34690
J.R. Lewis brings country music to the waterfront every Thursday from 6 to 9 PM.
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Trivia Night at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
Thursday | September 24, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
Free to play trivia every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
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Karaoke Thursdays @ The Social NPR
Thursday | September 24, 2026 | 8 PM – 12 AM
The Social NPR
5650 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
The Social NPR hosts karaoke every Thursday from 8 PM to midnight, powered by RockAfterDark.
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