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In today's newsletter:

• How a $150 million project will reshape Grand Boulevard housing
• How Tampa Bay helped launch two rising stand-up comedy careers

Also on today's calendar: Memorial Day Weekend Continues With TC and Sass at Sam's Beach Bar! and 6 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kim B.!

Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 71.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• In New Port Richey, this housing project just cleared a key hurdle (tampabay.com) — New Port Richey’s City Council just cleared key land and right-of-way hurdles so the $150 million Villa del Sol project can move toward construction at the former Community Hospital site. The council also added a new “council comments” period after public input, appointed a new Parks and Recreation board member, and approved recreation discounts and a summer membership sale for residents and city employees.    

• Tampa Bay ties helping two comedians build careers in stand-up (tampabay28.com) — Two comedians with Tampa Bay roots are returning to perform at Side Splitters in Tampa, reflecting on how local support helped launch their stand-up careers. The piece also highlights Pasco County reporter Erik Waxler, who invites story tips from neighbors across the county, including New Port Richey residents.    

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📸 Taken in Summertree……. reflection —Kim B.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 23

• Memorial Day Weekend Continues With TC and Sass at Sam's Beach Bar! →
  Sam's Beach Bar, 6325 Clark St, Hudson
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday May 18

• Leaning Tower Of Pizza →
  Leaning Tower Of Pizza, 5205 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  11:00 am
• Daily Lunch Specials at Leaning Tower of Pizza →
  Leaning Tower of Pizza, 5205 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  11:00 am

Tuesday May 19

• Daily Lunch Specials →
  Leaning Tower Of Pizza, 5205 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  11:00 am
• Leaning Tower Of Pizza →
  Leaning Tower Of Pizza, 5205 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  11:00 am

Thursday May 21

• Open House →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 23

• Nature Coast Orchid Society May Meeting →
  St Joan of Arc Church, 13485 Spring Hill Dr, Spring Hill
  11:00 am
• Fame: The Ultimate David Bowie Tribute →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  7:00 pm
• FAME: The Ultimate BOWIE Tribute →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 19

• Rifle Improvement Course →
  All American Gunslingers, 4321 US-19, New Port Richey
  5:00 pm

Wednesday May 20

• Florida Concealed Weapon License - New Port Richey →
  All American Gunslingers, 4321 US-19, New Port Richey
  12:00 pm
• Zero to Hero Course →
  All American Gunslingers, 4321 US-19, New Port Richey
  12:00 pm
• Tech Help by Appointment →
  Centennial Park Branch Library, 5740 Moog Rd, Holiday
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Watching these beautiful cardinals and wild birds at my feeder reminds me to pause and appreciate life’s small wonders.
  Studies show that connecting with nature,like observing birds can lift our mood, reduce stress, and bring a sense of peace. May these bright visitors… (Nextdoor Waters Edge)
• We just found this brown dog, he's
  Young. He belongs to somebody very well kept. Please call us if you know him 734 7716151 Jim cypress lakes Subdivision (Nextdoor New Port Richey/Trinity)

• LanceSoft posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving in New Port Richey. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for part time front end coordinator in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Port Richey

• Teen On A Gray Bike: Port Richey Search Underway For Missing 17-Year-Old (tampafp.com)

Tarpon Springs

• Florida Has 11 Lake Getaways That Are Perfect For An Easy Escape In 2026 (everafterinthewoods.com)

Hudson

• Florida State offers 2028 in-state athlete (usatoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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