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🌱 Patch AM: Do you recognize the man New Port Richey police are seeking?
Be sure to catch Design Committee Meeting on the New Port Richey Patch calendar

Hello New Port Richey! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Do you recognize the man New Port Richey police are seeking?
- How could the Osteen Road extension change your New Port Richey neighborhood?
Also on today's calendar: Introduction to Acrylic Painting with Annick Reis and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 74.
- Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Port Richey Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Suspect In Incident Involving Child (tampafp.com) — New Port Richey police are asking residents to help identify a man linked to a crime involving a juvenile that happened Monday in the city. Investigators released a detailed description of the suspect's appearance and clothing and are urging anyone who recognizes him or has information to call Officer Rable at 727-232-8955 immediately.
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• Osteen Road extension could impact longtime New Port Richey family, neighbors (tampabay28.com) — A proposed extension of Osteen Road between Massachusetts Avenue and Orchid Lake Road could cut through long-settled family land in New Port Richey and run behind nearby homes, raising worries about traffic, safety, and property loss. Pasco County officials say the project would improve connectivity and emergency routing, but affected residents say they've had little communication or chance to weigh in.
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📸 Around New Port Richey
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey
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★ Featured events ★
- Design Committee Meeting →
Mullins Music Gallery, 5736 Missouri Ave, New Port Richey
6:15 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Introduction to Acrylic Painting with Annick Reis →
West Pasco Art Guild Inc, 6206 Jefferson St, New Port Richey
1:30 pm - More of Him, Less of Me →
Overflow Church FL, 6508 Main Street, New Port Richey - Ribbon Cutting: Dough & Drafts →
Dough & Drafts, 6351 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
12:00 pm - Serenading The Moon at Eagles #3153 →
Eagles #3153, 5446 Leisure Lane, New Port Richey
6:30 pm - Cotee River Cleanup 2026 →
Sims Park, Grand Blvd & Bank St, New Port Richey
8:30 am - Stronger Together →
10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., New Port Richey
10:00 am - 3rd Sunday Markets Market @Gulf View Square Mall →
Gulf View Square, 9409 US-19, Port Richey
12:00 pm - Pulmonary Fibrosis/COPD/PH Community Support Group →
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St, New Port Richey
11:30 am - Fertile Ground Sponsored by Cheval Wellness →
Starkey Market, 3460 Starkey Blvd, Trinity
9:00 am - Moonflower: The Spirit of Santana, →
6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
9:00 am - Car Show and Fall Market →
Our Lady Queen of Peace, 5340 High St, New Port Richey
10:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
📣 New Port Richey Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making New Port Richey PatchAM possible:
- R2 Pub — (727) 514-0070
- Refresh - Aesthetics & Wellnes — (727) 222-4625
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- #reunited she is finally home safe and sound.
Thank God i wanna thank everyone of you out there for all of your kind words and help.I couldn't have done it without you.Thank you all god bless… (Nextdoor Lakewood Estates) - Good afternoon all!
What do you call an illegally parked frog? Toad. Y'all have a good one! (Nextdoor Keystone Estates)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in New Port Richey. Apply here.
- L Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Support-Ridge Plaza Shopping Center in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.
🗞 Nearby News
Port Richey
- Search Underway For Missing 15-Year-Old Last Seen In Port Richey (tampafp.com)
- Metro Healthy Communities becomes Federally Qualified Health Center in Florida (watermarkoutnews.com)
Tarpon Springs
- Murder trial for Tarpon Springs plastic surgeon accused in death of Largo attorney underway (tampabay28.com)
- Tampa Travel Guide (airbnb.com)
- Green Cove Springs' Morgan Plays Shell Game, Wins at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at St. Johns River (anglerschannel.com)
Safety Harbor
- 2 FL Restaurants Make Elite List Of America's Best By New York Times (patch.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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