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In today's newsletter:

• How worried should New Port Richey residents be about July's scam surge?
• Want front-row seats for Santana's spirit in downtown New Port Richey?

Also on today's calendar: Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 76.
• Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Port Richey tied with 2 other cities for 18th in Florida scam reports in July (pascoreporter.com) — New Port Richey logged 14 scam reports with the BBB in July 2026, ranking in a three-way tie for 18th among 237 Florida cities and up from nine reports in June. Residents reported $567.47 in losses, mostly from counterfeit products, underscoring the importance of checking BBB Scam Tracker before buying from unfamiliar sellers.
   

• Local Event: Moonflower: The Spirit of Santana, (patch.com subscription) — Fans of Santana and classic British blues can catch a special double-bill at Richey Suncoast Theatre in downtown New Port Richey on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Moonflower: The Spirit of Santana and Alex Lopez & The Xpress will share the stage for a one-night tribute to rock history, with reserved and balcony tickets available now.
   

📸 Around New Port Richey

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• The Social NPR →
  The Social NPR, 5650 Main St, New Port Richey
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Nature Coast Orchid Society September Meeting: Winterize your Orchids →
  Homosassa Lions Club, 3705 S Indiana Ave, Homosassa
  12:00 pm
• Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• BLS CPR Training New Port Richey Tuesday September... →
  In-Pulse CPR, 7115 US-19, New Port Richey
  11:00 am
• BLS CPR Training New Port Richey Tuesday September 15th 11:00 am →
  In-Pulse CPR, 7115 US-19, New Port Richey
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• Introduction to Acrylic Painting with Annick Reis →
  West Pasco Art Guild Inc, 6206 Jefferson St, New Port Richey
  1:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• 3rd Sunday Markets Market @Gulf View Square Mall →
  Gulf View Square, 9409 US-19, Port Richey
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• New Port Richey Business Exchange →
  Seafire Grill, 4927 US-19, New Port Richey
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 5
• 50's Diner Weekly Cruise-In Car Show →
  Americana 50's Diner, 1730 US-19, Holiday
  4:00 pm
Friday September 11
• GPCC YPG Social →
  Dented Keg Ale Works - Brewery & Craft Kitchen, 5500 Main St, New Port Richey
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Charlie and The Chocolate Factory →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  2:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Visual Arts Class with Prodigy Cultural Arts for Youth →
  Centennial Park Branch Library, 5740 Moog Rd, Holiday
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
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🗞 Nearby News

Port Richey

• For Families of Medically Fragile Children, A Policy Change Threatens the Care They Need At Home (dcreport.org)

Tarpon Springs

• Tarpon Springs moves to rein in e-bikes downtown (stpetecatalyst.com)

Hudson

• Florida Authorities Issue Alert For Missing Pasco County Teen Lizarenee Robertson (tampafp.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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