Bobcat Trot + Big Win For Beer + Popular Pumpkin Patches

Good morning, people of New Port Richey! D'Ann Lawrence White here with your Friday New Port Richey Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Pleasant with some sun. High: 88 Low: 72.

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Here are the top stories today in New Port Richey:

1. Pasco-Hernando State College Sets Bobcat Trot For November (Patch)
2. Pasco County weddings planner awards free wedding (Bay News 9)
3. Experience Florida's Sports Coast Wins Big For Beer Partnership (Patch)
4. 'Human remains detection' K9 from Pasco County joins search for Brian Laundrie in Carlton Reserve (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
5. Deputies search for man who broke into Pasco home, undid pants and went into child's bedroom (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
6. Pasco County riding association creates friendly atmosphere of competition for horse lovers (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
7. New Port Richey artist creates mural in memory of Gabby Petito (ABC Action News)
8. Timothy The Therapy Pup To Help Sooth Those Needing Comfort (Patch)
9. Popular Pumpkin Patch Farms Around New Port Richey (Patch)
10. Commissioner Starkey Appointed To FAC Committee Chair (Patch)

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Today in New Port Richey:

• AFIRE's PUMPKIN PATCH (9:00 AM)
• Halloween Spooktacular (6:00 PM)
• LVIB's Virtual Dining in the Dark (6:00 PM)
• Spooky Train And Haunted Walk (6:30 PM)

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New Port Richey Patch Notebook

• West Pasco Historical Society: "Midway Theatre, Holiday, 1980. Photo by John Margolies. (7878)" (Facebook)
• Pasco County Animal Services: "Former stray Kinard, now Romeo, wants for nothing in his new home! His adopter sent us this message: "I'm forever grateful for this handsome, fluffy pup. He is now known as Romeo, also known as Kinard. He was the perfect addition to his ..." (Facebook)
• New Port Richey Public Library: "Did you know there's a bookdrop out in the parking lot where you can return books? We bid farewell to our old, grey one this morning and installed this eye-catching beauty in its place!" (Facebook)
• Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point: "This year, we're celebrating Emergency Nurses Week Oct. 10-16. Throughout the week, we're highlighting different nurses who have impacted our hospital and asking their "why." Leah Wade was drawn to becoming a nurse after her brother was ..." (Facebook)
• Dayspring Academy For Education and the Arts: "WE'RE HIRING!! We're looking to fill the following positions: · Middle School Math Teachers · Middle School English Teachers · Substitute Teachers · Maintenance If you or someone you know is looking to be a part of our dynamic team, an e..." (Facebook)
• Pasco County Fair Association: "# 11 on the Entertainment Line-up for the 2022 Pasco County Fair is THE LITTLE ROY and LIZZY SHOW - Bluegrass Music One of the most entertaining groups in bluegrass music today is The Little Roy and Lizzy Show. Hailing from Lincolnton, G..." (Facebook)
• New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center: "Run from zombies at this year's Zombie Fun Run on Saturday, October 23rd at James E. Grey! Pre-registration: $10 Day of: $15 ⏱ Times: Check in is 30 minutes before runners start time - Age 13+ runners: 7:30am - 8:00am - Middle School runn..." (Facebook)
• Rugaz Rescue Inc.: "Adoptable "August" "Hi, I'm Augustus, and I'm the silver-haired fox who's going to sweep you off your feet. My story may have started out sad - my owner recently passed and, with no next of kin, I was left at the shelter while all my fur..." (Facebook)
• New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center: "The 8th Annual Puppy Paddle Dog Swim, dog costume contest and activities is at the end of October! Saturday, October 30th, 2021 Dogs 18" and smaller: 11:00am -1:00pm Dogs 18" and bigger: 1:30pm - 3:30pm $5 per dog (Humans are free) *Must..." (Facebook)
• Pasco County Library System: "Here's today's #WordOfTheDay used in a sentence: Her book is informative and scholarly, but never pedantic." (Facebook)
• Cotee River Elementary: "Thank you to Timber Greens for providing us some school supplies." (Facebook)
• New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center: "The City of New Port Richey is looking to put on a Survive the Day event! Applications are available now! Direct message us or come pick up an application in person. We are looking to have the challenge take on a Saturday in February 202..." (Facebook)
• Pasco County, Florida, Government: "Managing the money! In Episode 13 of Pasco Podcast, County Administrator Dan Biles has a candid conversation with two leaders from our Fiscal Services team. Along with their tenacious teams, these women are responsible for handling #Pasc..." (Facebook)
• United Way of Pasco County: "The office of Senator Marco Rubio is holding a Pasco Virtual office hour on Monday 10/18 from 2pm – 5pm. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/p... If you find that the Pasco Virtual Open Hou..." (Facebook)
• Pasco County Library System: "October is National Arts and Humanities Month! The library is celebrating by writing six-word stories. Comment your story below...but remember to use only six words! #NAHM" (Facebook)

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— D'Ann Lawrence White

About me: Originally from St. Louis, D'Ann Lawrence White graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She has worked as an editor, columnist, breaking news reporter, feature writer and investigative reporter for more than 20 years. You can reach her at dann.white@patch.com.

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