Good morning, New Port Richey, and happy Friday, October 16. Expect partly cloudy skies with showers and isolated storms around, and a high of 87, so keep an umbrella handy. It is also National Dictionary Day, so here is a question to chew on over coffee: what is your favorite word for a sudden Florida downpour?

In the news, Pasco County says a repaving project begins Monday, October 19, on Little Road between DeCubellis Road and Ridge Road, so plan some extra time. The City of New Port Richey is hosting two Amendment 3 town halls, on October 19 and October 26. Richey Suncoast Theatre is planning its first Spotlight Poetry Night on November 7, a fitting match for Dictionary Day. Gulf High School will re-dedicate its football field on October 23, and the Pasco Sheriff's Office has DEA Prescription Take Back events set for October 24.

Tonight you can catch live music at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar, Rum River Bar & Grill and Circle S BBQ, with Sandy's Flavor Station at Emerald Coast Brewing and Authentic So. Cal Flavors at Land O' Lakes Heritage Park serving up dinner. Saturday brings a free TL Jentgens concert at Sims Park and a grand reopening party at the Nauti Oar. Know a restaurant everyone should try? Hit reply and tell us. Pack the umbrella and your dancing shoes, and we will see you out there.

Little Road Repaving Begins Oct. 19 Between DeCubellis Road and Ridge Road
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County says a repaving project begins Monday, October 19, on Little Road between DeCubellis Road and Ridge Road. Expect single-lane closures, with crews working day and night, and plan extra time if Little Road is part of your route.
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City of New Port Richey Hosts Two Town Halls on Amendment 3, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26
What's What New Port Richey
The City of New Port Richey is hosting two town halls on Amendment 3, giving residents a chance to raise questions and concerns about its potential impacts on the community. The sessions are Monday, October 19, at 7 p.m. and Monday, October 26, at 5 p.m., in the Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall, 5919 Main St.
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Tunnel to Towers Trinity Pasco 5K Run and Walk Returns Oct. 24
Pasco News (FB Page)
The annual Tunnel to Towers Trinity Pasco 5K Run and Walk returns to Trinity on Saturday, October 24, bringing the community together to honor first responders and military service. Pasco News Online has the details on how to take part.
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Pasco Libraries Offer Free Bookmarks With Art by Local Artists
Pasco County Library System
Pasco Libraries are marking National Arts and Humanities Month with free bookmarks that feature original designs by local artists. Stop by any Pasco Libraries branch to pick one up while supplies last.
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Richey Suncoast Theatre Hosts First Spotlight Poetry Night on Nov. 7
What's What New Port Richey
Richey Suncoast Theatre is hosting its first-ever Spotlight Poetry Night on Saturday, November 7, at 7 p.m. in downtown New Port Richey. Admission is free, and poets, storytellers, comedians and musicians can sign up online for performance slots.
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What's What Posts Its November Preview of Local Coming Attractions
What's What New Port Richey
What's What New Port Richey has posted its November preview, and the month is filling up fast. It lists a Veterans Day parade at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, a free Riverside Concert at Sims Park on November 13, and Noises Off at Richey Suncoast Theatre. What will you mark on your calendar first?
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Pasco Sheriff's Office Plans DEA Prescription Take Back Events on Oct. 24
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (FB Page)
The Pasco Sheriff's Office will host DEA Prescription Take Back events at two locations on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring old or unused medications to drop off, and check the Sheriff's Office post for the two sites.
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A Quick Ride Shouldn't End in an Emergency, Pasco Fire Rescue Says
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Pasco County Fire Rescue says a quick ride should not end in an emergency, and is urging families to review safety expectations for minors on scooters, e-bikes and motorcycles. The post has the full guidance.
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Gulf High School to Re-Dedicate Football Field as Girardi-Young Field on Oct. 23
Gulf High School (FB Page)
Gulf High School will re-dedicate its football field as Girardi-Young Field at Des Little Stadium on Friday, October 23, during halftime of the varsity football game. The school is honoring two iconic Buccaneers and invites alumni, former players and community members to be there.
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PHSC Invites Everyone to Wear Pink on Oct. 19 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pasco-Hernando State College
Pasco-Hernando State College invites everyone to wear pink on Monday, October 19, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Resource tables will be set up at all campuses, and the AdventHealth Mammography Bus will be at West Campus from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Wiregrass Boys and Mitchell Girls Win SAC Golf Team Titles
Pasco County Schools
Pasco Schools is congratulating the golfers from this week's SAC tournaments. Wiregrass won the boys team title with River Ridge as runners-up, and Mitchell's girls took the team championship with Wiregrass in second.
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Fivay Criminal Justice Students Work With Sheriff's Office Forensic Anthropologist
Fivay High School (FB Page)
Criminal Justice students at Fivay High School took part in an interactive exercise with Pasco Sheriff's Office forensic anthropologist Austin Polinitza as part of their Death Investigation unit. It is a hands-on look at the work behind the headlines.
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Pasco Cafeterias Mark National School Lunch Week With a Carnival Theme
Pasco County Schools
Cafeterias across Pasco County have been celebrating National School Lunch Week with a carnival theme, The Greatest School Meals on Earth, according to Pasco Schools. The district is thanking the food and school staff who made the week happen.
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Ride To Brooksville
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Hooters of Odessa
16070 FL-54, Odessa, FL 33556
A group fun ride organized by a TBMR member. Riders meet at Hooters of Odessa at 9:30 AM, kickstands go up at 10:05 AM, and the route follows US 41 to the Florida Cracker Cook Shack in Brooksville before returning to Hooters around 2:30 PM.
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FREE SEMINAR - All About Composting!
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 10 AM – 11 AM
Monarch Manor at Canterbury Farms
14543 Hays Rd, Hudson, FL 34669
A free in-person presentation from UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County on the science and art of composting, led by Kate Kaste of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program.
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Rain Date Delay - Tarpon Total Health Care 45+1 Anniversary Event Event
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Tarpon Total Health Care
400 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
A rescheduled community celebration of Tarpon Total Health Care's 45+1 years, moved to October 17 because of weather. Expect local vendors, music and activities, in support of Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay.
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Kirtan with Kimberly Mangino
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 4 PM
Unity Spiritual Center Port Richey
11116 US 19, Port Richey, FL 34668
A contemplative kirtan with Kimberly Mangino, a call-and-response practice of chanting Sanskrit mantras, with voice alone, drums and a shruti box. The session now runs 90 minutes, extra drums are available to participants, and song sheets are provided. By donation, all spiritual paths welcome.
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GONG, MOVEMENT & MEDITATION With Amber Rae
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 7 PM
Moon Grove Market
601 Hope St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
An evening of yoga, breathwork and gong with Amber Rae. Eye pads and yoga mats are provided, tea is served afterward, and you are asked to bring a blanket, pillow and anything else you need to be comfortable.
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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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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 at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille in Heritage Harbor, Lutz.
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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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12 Strings And A Fiddle at the Nauti Oar 3 to 7pm Grand reopening party!
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 3 PM – 7 PM
The Nauti Oar
7729 Grand Blvd., Port Richey, FL 34668
Acoustic sets of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Neil Young, Rolling Stones and AC/DC songs, mixed with bluegrass and Irish fiddle, at the Nauti Oar's grand reopening party. Bring a lawn chair or golf cart.
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Borderline at Circle S BBQ
Borderline
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 6 PM
Circle S BBQ, LLC
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Live music from Borderline with no cover charge.
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Shannon Lovve at Whiskey River on the Water
Shannon Lovve
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 7 PM – 11 PM
Whiskey River on the Water
5245 Limestone Dr., Port Richey, FL 34690
Live music from the Shannon Lovve Duo from 7 to 11 PM.
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TL Jentgens at Sim's Park Amphitheatre
TL Jentgens
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
Sim's Park Amphitheatre
Sims Park, New Port Richey, FL 34652
A free, family-friendly concert from one-man show TL Jentgens, who combines live drumming, vocals and electronic dance music with lights and video effects. Bring lawn chairs, with downtown dining nearby, free parking and the DART trolley running from 5 PM to midnight.
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Chas Collins at Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill | Grand Opening
Chas Collins
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill
7135 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667
Live country music with Chas Collins as Tailgaters kicks off its grand opening celebration and welcomes new owners Gary and Lori Carman.
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