🌱 Patch AM: Why New Port Richey ranks among America’s top snowbird destinations

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In today's newsletter:

• Why New Port Richey ranks among America's top snowbird destinations
• Where New Port Richey drivers found E15 gas for just $2.99

Also on today's calendar: Krio Descendants Union Annual Luncheon Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 87, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: More sunshine than clouds, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Report: Polk County cities dominate nationwide spots for snowbirds (businessobserverfl.com) — New Port Richey ranks No. 17 nationwide in a new study of top snowbird destinations, placing it among Florida's most attractive winter bases. The analysis highlights how inland and Gulf Coast communities balance housing costs, seasonal rentals, storage prices, and amenities, suggesting continued seasonal demand that can boost local restaurants, shops, and healthcare providers.
   

• Lowest price for E15 gas in Pasco County at $2.99 in week ending Oct. 3 (pascoreporter.com) — Drivers in New Port Richey saw E15 gas as low as $2.99 per gallon during the week ending October 3, matching the cheapest prices reported anywhere in Pasco County. Only four county stations offered E15, and local prices undercut both the countywide and statewide averages, giving budget-conscious motorists a small break at the pump.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Krio Descendants Union Annual Luncheon Sale →
  304 Druid Hills Rd, Temple Terrace
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• 1st United Methodist Church of NPR Food Ministries (Tues) →
  First United Methodist Church of New Port Richey, 5901 Indiana Avenue, New Port Richey
  11:00 am
• Pasco Travel Showcase →
  Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Thrive at Night Yoga →
  Cavalaire Square, 5739 Missouri Ave, New Port Richey
  6:00 pm
• Economic Vitality Committee Meeting →
  Main Street Deli, 5649 Main Street, New Port Richey
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• NOPE Candlelight Vigil →
  Pasco-Hernando State College, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• 3rd Sunday Makers Market at Gulf View Square Mall →
  Gulf View Square, 9409 US-19, Port Richey
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Pack The Park For Pack A Sack →
  Sims Park, Bank St, New Port Richey
  10:00 am
• Hunt for Bluey a Halloween Adventure Free Party →
  9750 Little Rd, New Port Richey
  12:00 pm
• Hunt For Bluey: A Halloween Adventure →
  Shoppes At Golden Acres, 9750 Little Rd, New Port Richey
  12:00 pm
• Little Spookies Glow Trail & Patch →
  A.F.I.R.E., 7540 Ridge Rd, Port Richey
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 31
• Legion 79 Halloween Party 2026 →
  American Legion Paradise Post 79, 5329 Legion Pl, New Port Richey
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  A dog who went missing in Spring Hill, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 12 hours, 35 minutes. Message from Finder: "This dog is… (Nextdoor Cotee River)
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• Ross Stores posted a job opening for Retail Associate in New Port Richey. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Former Illini in the NFL: Week 5 (news-gazette.com)
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• Pinellas County saw lowest price for midgrade gas at $4.13 in week ending Oct. 3 (pinellastimes.com)

Hudson

• Sports notebook: Citrus County postponements sideline Sharks, Bears (hernandosun.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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