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2019: We will be updating this video shortly but in the meantime, enjoy this video for Downtown New Port Richey.

Chasco Fiesta Celebrating 100th Anniversary in New Port Richey

https://www.wfla.com/news/around-town/chasco-fiesta-celebrating-100th-anniversary-in-new-port-richey/?fbclid=IwAR3tFOcrPaMQkjH9RSbENrwDwfecviUffBbgS5BuzfEz8Fkd5MRyPNbGmvk

Story by Brianda Villegas, News Channel 8, March 2022
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA)- The ten-day-long Chasco Fiesta has been in full swing as it celebrates its 100th anniversary in New Port Richey.

Inspired by the founding organizer’s interest in Florida Native American tribes, the annual celebration was has evolved over the years.

This link has stories on the Native American experience, the boat parade and musical acts.


Hacienda Hotel Prepares for the Future While Honoring Its Past

https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2022/04/01/hacienda-hotel-renovation?cid=app_share&fbclid=IwAR0rVvJK8UPnpge5C_eV59Vg-eXuWFqQYLkl40OFVUUNlU79j8LM9zMm2y4#

by Sarah Blazonis, Spectrum Bay News 9, March 2022
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The owner of the historic Hacienda Hotel told Spectrum Bay News 9 that renovations on the 95-year-old building are expected to wrap up in the next four-to-six weeks. There is still work to be done after that, including hiring staff, but Marketing and Public Relations Manager Dylan Gamez said the hotel is aiming for a mid-May opening.

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Spectrum Bay News 9 Reporter Chuck Henson Visits New Port Richey and the DART Trolley

March 2022 — New Port Richey Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Adams discusses the new NPR trolley, the DART (Downtown Area Roundabout Trolley), to Spectrum Bay News 9 Reporter Chuck Henson. Thanks, Chuck!
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Lis’s Pieces Artisan Boutique Supporting Local Artists & Small Businesses

Dec 2021: See ABC Action News newsclip about putting the emphasis of shopping at and supporting small and independent business owners, local artisans and vendors, featuring Downtown New Port Richey’s own Lis’s Pieces Artisan Boutique and the connected Bruce Bros. Beanery coffee shop.
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Fox13 News Florida’s Hidden Gems: Hacienda Hotel in New Port Richey

Nov 2021: The most recent story on Downtown New Port Richey‘s historic Hacienda Hotel dating back to 1927 getting resurrected by hotelier Jim Gunderson, who also brought the Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora successfully back to life. Target date for re-opening is early 2022 but the Hacienda’s new official website is now live: HaciendaHotelNPR.com

Lis’s Pieces Artisan Boutique Business Spotlight

Nov 2021–The Judi Pobst Team came to Downtown New Port Richey to feature Lis’s Pieces Artisan Boutique for their Business Spotlight feature.

SmartStart Focus: Heros Downtown Subs and Salads

Sep 2021: Meet John Beebe, one of the co-owners (the other being his wife, Connie) of Heros Downtown Subs & Salads shop. Learn how SmartStart, a Pasco EDC program, also helped John and Connie be successful from the get-go, in addition to being a vital part of the Downtown NPR community.

Downtown New Port Richey A Food & Drink Destination

Aug 2021: WFLA Daytime TV Danny New visits Downtown NPR again to see what owner Joe Nordon can cook up for him at Boulevard Beef & Ale. Danny also makes stops at Fitzgerald’s Irish Tavern for some Irish Nachos and and then he finishes the trip off to a quick stop for a sweet treat at the Main Street Bakery.

Shops at Stonehaven at Main Street in Downtown New Port Richey

July 2021: WFLA Daytime TV’s Maggie Rodriquez makes a return trip to downtown and visits many shops at Stonehaven, including The Doggie Salon groomers, Main Street Bakey, the Butcher’s Block butcher shop and deli and talks about the growth of Downtown NPR with Dented Keg Ale Works owner, Rick Sommers, and B Elegance Boutique owner, Berlin Love.

Urban Farming in Downtown New Port Richey

May 2021: WFLA Daytime TV’s Maggie Rodriquez chats with New Port Richey resident and urban farming expert Jim Kovaleski discusses the great features and benefits to urban farming right in Downtown NPR and how the City of New Port Richey makes it easy to incorporate farming in a residential yard.

Fresh Bites with Wright’s Natural Market and ADAPT Freshness

Dec 2020: WFLA Daytime TV’s Maggie Rodriquez spoke with Jeff Wright, owner of Wright’s Natural Market at ADAPT Freshness in downtown to see what the rage is about the movement to go local and organic with urban agriculture. Owner Mike Forte also taps into the importance of local businesses supporting local farmers, growers and fellow businesses and the appeal of acai bowls.

Downtown New Port Richey’s Best of the Best

Dec 2020: Danny New from WFLA Daytime TV spoke with Lisa Langford, owner of Lis’s Pieces Artisan Boutique and Kelly Hackman, owner of The White Heron Tea Room & Gifts, just two of the many downtown New Port Richey businesses that were winner of 2020 Tampa Bay Times’s Best of the Best awards.

The Growth of Downtown New Port Richey

March 2021: ABC Action News reporter and Deiah Riley visits to downtown find out about the growth of businesses in New Port Richey.

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Updated April 2022