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And on the New Port Richey Patch calendar - GMF Online Auction

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Good morning to you New Port Richey! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why New Port Richey made this list of overlooked Florida towns.

Also on today's calendar: GMF Online Auction and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 76.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 11 Most Overlooked Florida Towns For 2026 (worldatlas.com) — New Port Richey earns a spot among Florida's most overlooked towns, highlighted for its Cotee River setting, Sims Park, and James E. Grey Preserve's easy paddling route right into downtown. The feature also spotlights the historic Richey Suncoast Theatre and nearby Cotee River Brewing Company, positioning the city as a relaxed, riverfront alternative to Florida's busier destinations.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello my sister and I are starting a micro bakery.
    The stand will be located 11111 white oak lane in port richey. However I will be do small sample batches thur out the weeks ahead of opening our… (Nextdoor Colonial Hills)
  • "Today on a drive, I decided to go visit my childhood home.
    I asked the people living there if I could come inside because I was feeling nostalgic, but they refused and slammed the door in my face. My parents… (Nextdoor Jersey Girl Art Studio)
  • Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Service Assistant - Franchise in New Port Richey. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tarpon Springs

  • Largo/Clearwater, FL: 17-Year-Old Amari Santana Reported Missing as Search Continues (richlandtoday.com)
  • Pete's Bagels to double in size with move to former Good Intentions space in Grand Central District (stpeterising.com)
  • Secret Italian Restaurants In Florida Only Locals Know About This Fall (takingthekids.com)

Hudson

  • Environmental group fights to preserve 123 acres as Pasco considers site for new facility (tampabay28.com)

Palm Harbor

  • Super 6 volleyball: Beachside cemented at No. 1 as regular season winds down; JJVA, Gateway tournaments on deck (news4jax.com)

Ok New Port Richey! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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