Good morning, New Port Richey, and happy Saturday! Scattered storms are in the forecast with a high near 79 and a low of 61, so keep an umbrella handy while you plan your day. It is National Sweetest Day, which feels like a gift for anyone with a sweet tooth, and Glorious Pies is on the food truck list today. What is the sweetest thing you plan to eat before the weekend ends?

In the news, Pasco County has earned two Top Workplaces awards, the Sheriff is warning residents about bank scam phone calls, and Pasco County is hosting two free tire drop-off events to help prevent dengue. Fivay High School's Fire Science Academy received donated helmets and bunker gear, River Ridge claimed the middle school county volleyball title, and Pasco Fire Rescue is recruiting. Horse lovers can also read about the 10-mile equestrian area at Starkey Wilderness Park.

Looking for something to do? TL Jentgens plays Sim's Park, Chas Collins celebrates a grand opening at Tailgaters, and 12 Strings and a Fiddle and Shannon Lovve are also on the live music list. Try a kirtan or a gong and meditation evening, join the ride to Brooksville, or mark Monday's pinball tournament on your calendar. Food trucks include Ezee Dogs, Sandy's Flavor Station and Smash and Grab. Whatever you pick, bring an appetite and a good attitude, and may your only storm be a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Pasco County Earns Top Workplace Honor
What's What New Port Richey
Pasco County has won two 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards, recognized for Professional Development and Work-Life Flexibility. The county says the awards are based entirely on employee feedback from its annual workplace survey, and credits expanded training, leadership development and flexible scheduling. County Administrator Mike Carballa says investing in people is what sets the organization apart.
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Tampa Bay Transportation Project Prioritization Pilot Is Coming Soon
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County says Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties are working together to develop and test a shared, transparent approach for evaluating transportation projects. The effort is called the Tampa Bay Transportation Project Prioritization Pilot, and the county's post says it is coming soon.
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Pasco County Shares Archaeologist Video for International Archaeology Day
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Saturday, October 17 is International Archaeology Day, and it lands in the middle of National Community Planning Month. Pasco County Government shares a video in which Florida Public Archaeology Network archaeologist Rachael Kangas explains the connection between the two.
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Pasco Public Works Crew Repairs Cracked Curb in Holiday
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County Public Works crews Josh and Garret were out at Dolores and Woodcock drives in Holiday getting a cracked curb fixed up. The county notes that a cracked curb can be a real hazard for both drivers and pedestrians.
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Pasco County Fire Rescue Is Recruiting
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Pasco County Fire Rescue is recruiting. The department invites anyone who wants to join what it calls its elite team to see how to apply at mypas.co/JoinPCFR.
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Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park Offers a 10-Mile Equestrian Area
Pasco County Parks & Rec
Pasco County Parks and Recreation is pointing horse lovers to Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, which has a 10-mile equestrian area with a dedicated horse corral, trailer parking and access to water.
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Sheriff's Office Urges Residents to Review Tips on Bank Scam Calls
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (FB Page)
The Pasco Sheriff's Office says it has been made aware of increased bank scam calls. It urges residents to review the tips in its post and to share them with friends and family to spread awareness.
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Pasco County Hosts Two Free Tire Drop-Off Events to Help Prevent Dengue
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County Solid Waste is hosting two free tire disposal drop-off events on Saturday, October 17, to help prevent dengue fever. The county's post has the details, so check it for drop-off sites and times before you load up old tires.
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Fivay Fire Science Academy Receives Donated Helmets and Bunker Gear
Bay News 9 (Pasco)
Fivay High School's Fire Science Academy has new gear for its more than 70 students. Pasco County donated 25 fire helmets, and Clearwater Fire & Rescue donated 20 sets of bunker gear. Program leader Lt. Steven Smith says the program previously lacked enough bunker gear, and students now train in full gear.
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River Ridge Defeats Cypress Creek for Middle School County Volleyball Title
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools is congratulating River Ridge, which defeated Cypress Creek to claim the middle school county volleyball championship.
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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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Stern Army Elusive Orbit Monthly Pinball Tournament at Replay Amusement Museum
Monday | October 19, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
Replay Amusement Museum
119 E. Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
A monthly IFPA-approved pinball tournament presented by Elusive Orbit. Warm-up and potluck start at 6 PM and competition starts at 7 PM. Entry is $10 to the prize pool plus a $5 house fee, and it is free for anyone who has never competed in an IFPA tournament. All ages and skill levels are welcome, with random prize drawings and cash prizes and trophies for the top four.
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Glorious Pies (Desserts)
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM
HOPE Ranch Learning Academy
17933 East Rd., Hudson, FL 34667
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Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs | Sausages)
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Country Place Village
2601 Country Place Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
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Sandy's Flavor Station (Burgers | Smashburgers | American)
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 3 PM – 9 PM
Backyard Tavern
5111 State Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Feasts of Nutley (Hot Dogs | Italian Hot Dogs)
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
Meadowlawn Funeral Home
4244 Madison St., New Port Richey, FL 34653
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Smash and Grab (Burgers | Fries)
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Hope Shot
6014 US 19 Suite 307, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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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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