What's In A Name? Contest Gives New Port Richey Public Alleys Identity

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — New Port Richey's nine public alleyways are no longer nameless.

The city announced that Diane Kline has been named the winner of the Name the Alley Contest out of the more than 1,000 entries received and reviewed by city staff, and ultimately chosen by the city council.

The city launched the contest in January as part of its ongoing efforts to clean up and reclaim the city's public alleys. The naming of the alleyways is the first step in the process, giving the alleys official addresses as they undergo their transformations, said the city in a news release.

The council liked Kline's list that included various flora and fauna in Florida: Orange, Manatee, Sawgrass, Panther, Mockingbird, Alligator, Porpoise, Bass and Sabal Palm.

“To say I was enthusiastic about this contest is an understatement," Kline said. "I tried to cover all the bases and had submitted over 14 different types of categories. To my delight I was chosen, and I was so excited and appreciative."

Kline was presented with her commemorative street sign and a $250 Publix gift card by Mayor Rob Marlowe and City Manager Debbie L. Manns at the July 29 city council meeting.