Good morning, New Port Richey! It's Wednesday, November 4, and it's National Candy Day, so tell us honestly: how much of the Halloween stash is left? Keep an umbrella handy today, with a high of 85 and scattered showers and isolated storms, then sunshine returns Thursday through Saturday.

In the news, New Port Richey's CRA picked the $22.4 million Main Street Reserve proposal for the old Main and Bank Building, and City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. after a 4:30 work session on the final skate park design. Pasco made it easier to open roads to golf carts, two job fairs are on the calendar, Richey Suncoast Theatre is holding auditions, and the Elfers Senior Center jam has been going for more than 30 years.

Out and about, plan around Cup of Cheer in Holiday, mahjong lunch at Harps, the Starkey Market Run Club and Thursday's Champions food drive in Trinity. Food trucks Yummy Thai Food and Smash and Grab roll in tonight, Double Bogey's has 99 cent wings, and trivia at Rum River kicks off at 6:30. Thursday brings karaoke, music bingo and line dancing. Grab something sweet and make it a good one!

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New Port Richey picks $22.4M Main Street Reserve for downtown redevelopment talks
Tampa Bay Beacons - Pasco
New Port Richey's Community Redevelopment Agency voted at a special Oct. 26 meeting to move ahead with the Main Street Reserve proposal for the old Main and Bank Building downtown. The project is estimated at $22.4 million, with a proposed CRA contribution of just over $3.9 million. Staff will now negotiate during a due diligence stage that could take up to 120 days.
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What’s What With New Port Richey City Council? A Couple of Open Meetings
What's What New Port Richey
The New Port Richey City Council meets today, Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 5919 Main Street, after a 4:30 p.m. work session on the final proposed design for the city skate park. The agenda includes the Citizens Academy graduation and a recommendation on The Polar Express Experience. The CRA Board meets right after, with incentives for new bar establishments on its agenda.
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Pasco streamlines process for opening roads to golf carts
Tampa Bay Beacons - Pasco
Pasco commissioners voted 5-0 on Oct. 20 to make it easier to open unincorporated roads to golf carts, folding eight older resolutions into one. Areas named include Gulf Harbors in Port Richey, Longleaf in Trinity, Timber Oak in Bayonet Point and several Hudson communities. Drivers must be 16 or older with a license or learner's permit, and carts need a horn or other warning device.
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Pasco approves air ambulance deal aimed at faster emergency response
Tampa Bay Beacons - Pasco
Pasco commissioners voted unanimously Oct. 20 to launch a 24/7 air ambulance program with Med-Trans Corp. under Pasco County Fire Rescue. The helicopter will be based at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, and Med-Trans will reimburse the county $712,000 a year under a five-year agreement. The county's average air ambulance response over the past year was 20 minutes, 53 seconds.
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Looking for Work? Here’s a List of Job Fairs Happening in November 2026
What's What New Port Richey
Looking for work? A Pasco County Schools Transportation job fair runs today, Nov. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 7227 Land O' Lakes Blvd., Building 2, with openings for bus drivers and bus assistants and paid CDL training offered. CareerSource's Paychecks for Patriots job fair is Thursday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PHSC East Campus in Dade City. CareerSource also offers job-search help at library branches, including Regency Park on Nov. 10.
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Richey Suncoast Theatre November Auditions: Spelling Bee and The Little Mermaid Jr.
What's What New Port Richey
Richey Suncoast Theatre is holding November auditions for two shows. Auditions for the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee are at 6 p.m. Nov. 8 to 10 for ages 16 and up, and The Little Mermaid Jr. auditions are at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 to 17 for ages 6 to 18. No experience is needed, and the theater is at 6237 Grand Blvd. in New Port Richey.
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Photos: It’s a jam session at this Pasco senior center
Tampa Bay Beacons - Pasco
A weekly bluegrass and country jam at the Elfers Senior Center has been going for more than 30 years. Musicians gather every Wednesday from noon to 2:30 p.m. at 4136 Barker Drive in New Port Richey, and the jam is open to everyone. Visitors 60 and older who register with the center get a free lunch.
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Tip Tuesday: Pasco Sheriff's Office urges residents to watch for contractor fraud
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (FB Page)
The Pasco Sheriff's Office used its Tip Tuesday post to urge residents to be aware of contractor fraud and to know what to look for. The agency says contractor fraud renders victims liable for damages. Check the Sheriff's Office post for the full list of warning signs.
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Pasco School Board says farewell to Cynthia Armstrong and Al Hernandez
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools used Tuesday's School Board meeting to recognize and say farewell to two dedicated leaders, Cynthia Armstrong and Al Hernandez. The district says Armstrong devoted 16 years of service. See the district's Facebook post for the full tribute.
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Fivay High School’s Coach Hodges honored with Lightning Beyond the Game Award
Fivay High School (FB Page)
Fivay High School congratulated Coach Hodges on being recognized with the Tampa Bay Lightning Beyond the Game Award for making a difference in athletes' lives. Pasco County Schools says the Lightning program honors Pasco coaches who have made a difference.
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Fivay High School’s Sophie-Anne Labadie receives Student Service Challenge Scholarship
Fivay High School (FB Page)
Fivay High School announced that Sophie-Anne Labadie received the Student Service Challenge Scholarship, sponsored by the Florida Lottery and the Florida Department of Education. See the school's Facebook post for what earned her the scholarship.
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School district set to renovate historic stadium
Tampa Bay Beacons - Pasco
Pasco County Schools will replace the stadiums at Land O' Lakes and Hudson high schools once football season ends, with both projects expected to be finished for the 2027-28 school year. Hudson's Cobras Stadium, which opened in 1973, gets new stadium facilities and the district's fourth rubberized track. Final costs have not been determined.
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Cup of Cheer
Wednesday | November 4, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Enchanted Paper Creations
2435 US Hwy 19, Suite 406, Holiday, FL 34691
Make 7 cards using the add ons for the Cozy Mug and Hot Drink To Go cups. Class is $45. You will receive the original Cozy Mug and Hot Drink To Go dies. Add on will be available for purchase.
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Harps Lunch & Mahjong Play!
Wednesday | November 4, 2026 | 12 PM
Harps of Trinity
7813 Mitchell Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
Harps is opening up early just for us! Come hungry & ready to play Mahjong! Please avoid the maybe category!
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Starkey Market Run Club | Herd Hustlers
Wednesday | November 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Starkey Market
3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
Our run club is open to all runners, no matter your pace or experience - come one, come all! When: Every Wednesday. Time: 6:30 PM. Where: Meet us in front of the Barn.
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Wednesday West Coast Swing Group Dance Class
Wednesday | November 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Palm Harbor DanceSport
2710 US-19 ALT Suite 201, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
We dance to GREAT R&B music, starting off with a warm up drill and head into partnering. 6:30 Beginners--we work on sugar push, left and right side passes and basic whips.
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Sacred Sound Journey with Sean Paul
Wednesday | November 4, 2026 | 7 PM – 8 PM
Unity of Palm Harbor
1960 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Sean Paul is a holistic sound and crystal healing practitioner based in the Tarpon Springs area.
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Joy To The World Mini Album
Thursday | November 5, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Enchanted Paper Creations
2435 US Hwy 19, Suite 406, Holiday, FL 34691
Class is $55 and will include the Singing Snow Man Stamp Set and the Winter Garden Paper Pack ($28 value)
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Champions Mission Against Hunger Food Drive
Thursday | November 5, 2026 | 11 AM – 6 PM
REMAX Champions
11541 Trinity Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
Let’s come together to help fight hunger in our community! REMAX Champions is once again supporting Metropolitan Ministries, and we need your help.
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Dance Practice Drills Repetition Workout Group Class
Thursday | November 5, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM
Palm Harbor DanceSport
2710 US-19 ALT Suite 201, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Latin Drills at 11AM. 55 minutes of dancing to great music over and over. No experience required. Just wear leather shoes or old sneakers that will slide on the floor.
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Kids Club EVERY THURSDAY 6pm - 8pm
Thursday | November 5, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Thumbprint Art Cafe
907 E Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Give your kids a night of creativity and give yourself a well-deserved break. Every week brings a fresh, hands-on art project that keeps them engaged, happy, and excited to come back.
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Argentine Tango Thursday Group Classes and Practica
Thursday | November 5, 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. Practica from 8:15 to 9:15. Very friendly mixed level group. Snacks and coffee.
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runFit runClub
Thursday | November 5, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
WOB Bar & Kitchen - Odessa, FL
13430 Pine Gap Spur, Odessa, FL 33556
Lace up and join us for RunFit Run Club at WOB Bar & Kitchen. We’re hitting the pavement for a fun, all-levels group run followed by a well-earned reward.
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Steakums! at Crystal Beach Community Hall
Thursday | November 5, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 9 PM
Crystal Beach Community Hall
517 Crystal Beach Ave, Crystal Beach, FL 34681
Steakums is not what you think it is! This is a game that marries bingo, cards and Steak!! You buy "cards" for $9 each.
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai | Asian)
Wednesday | November 4, 2026 | 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Water's Edge
9019 Creedmoor Ln, New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Smash and Grab (Burgers | Fries)
Wednesday | November 4, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
The Preserve Off 54
16177 Secret Meadow Dr., Odessa, FL 33556
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Wednesday Nights - Enjoy .99 each Wing Wednesdays at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille ALL DAY
Wednesday | November 4, 2026 | 11 AM – 11 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy
Wednesday Nights - Enjoy .99 each Wing Wednesdays at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille ALL DAY
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Trivia Nation Live Trivia at Rum River Bar & Grille - $100 in Prizes!
Trivia Nation
Wednesday | November 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Rum River Bar & Grill
7811 Bayview Street, Port Richey, FL 34668
Free to play, live weekly trivia at Rum River hosted by Trivia Nation! Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Come play this week & win!
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Ozona Brewing Trivia Night - Palm Harbor, Florida
Wednesday | November 4, 2026 | 7 PM – 11 PM
Ozona Brewing Company
315 Orange St, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Wednesday Night Trivia at Ozona Brewing – Palm Harbor! It’s FREE to play! Bring your team, enjoy great food, and choose from an amazing selection of craft beers!
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Thursday Karaoke and Darts Night!
KJ Steve Ur
Thursday | November 5, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
VFW Post 7845
6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Karaoke with KJ Steve Ur 5:30-8:30 @ VFW Post 7845! Non-Smoking! Screened patio for smokers. Great people, Great Service, Great Prices! Food Available during Karaoke!
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Trivia - Thursday's 6:30pm-8:30pm at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille FREE TO PLAY
Thursday | November 5, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
Trivia - Thursday's 6:30pm-8:30pm at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille FREE TO PLAY
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Line Dancing with Simone at Double Bogey's
Simone (Tampa Country Line Dancing)
Thursday | November 5, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
Line dancing with Simone from 7pm-9pm, every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Must be 18 and up. Free entry. Open to the public.
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Music Bingo w/Lisa
Thursday | November 5, 2026 | 7 PM
The Nauti Oar
7729 Grand Blvd., Port Richey, FL 34668
Thursday is the night! Nauti Oar is the place to be. Grab your gang and head on over to Nauti Oar for music bingo. Get there early to grab a bite to eat before the games begin! Always a great time.
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Karaoke Thursdays @ The Social NPR
Thursday | November 5, 2026 | 8 PM – 12 AM
The Social NPR
5650 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
Step into the spotlight! The Social NPR goes live with karaoke every Thursday from 8PM to midnight, powered by RockAfterDark.
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Friday Night Live Music at The Oasis Coffee Spot
Friday | November 6, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Oasis Coffee
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
After Dinner with John T. every Friday from 5:30-6:30pm, catch Friday Night music at Oasis Coffee Spot at 6:30pm! Check in every week to see who is playing.
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Groove 41 at Fraternal Order of Eagles 3153
Groove 41
Friday | November 6, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Fraternal Order of Eagles 3153
5446 Leisure Lane, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Pls call (727) 847-1090 for more info. Fraternal Order of Eagles is an organization that raises monies for different charities.
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The Glory Hogs at Snappers Grill & Comedy Club
The Glory Hogs
Friday | November 6, 2026 | 8 PM
Snappers Grill & Comedy Club
36657 US 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
IT'S FALL SEASON WITH THE HOGS ROCKING YOU INTO THE NIGHT! C'MON OUT AND HAVE YERSELF A TIME! HOG STYLE!
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