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How drought-strained rivers could affect New Port Richey’s drinking water
New Port Richey’s primary source of drinking water is Tampa Bay Water, which has issued a warning about the current situation. Key regional rivers are now too low to be used due to severe drought conditions. The utility will announce new conservation measures this Friday and is urging residents across its service area to reduce their water usage. To ensure a steady supply, local resources are being redirected to wells, a major reservoir, and desalinated seawater.
Also on today’s calendar:
- Picklebots For A Cure
- And 5 more events.
Today’s riddle:
What is a snake’s favorite subject? 🤔
Answer below!
Weather forecast:
- Saturday:Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
- Sunday:Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
- Monday:Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
News we’re reading
- Main source of Tampa Bay’s drinking water says local rivers are drying up (mysuncoast.com) — New Port Richey’s drinking water comes from Tampa Bay Water, which warns that key regional rivers are now too low to use because of severe drought. The utility will announce new conservation measures Friday and is urging residents across its service area to cut back on water use. Local supplies are being shifted to wells, a major reservoir, and desalinated seawater to keep taps flowing.
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Upcoming Events in New Port Richey
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Featured events
Saturday March 7
- Picklebots For A Cure
- Palm Harbor
- 12:00 pm
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Other local events
- Sunday March 8
- Afternoon Skating | 2-5pm | $8 Entry
- SpinNations Family Skating & Event Center, 8345 Congress St, Port Richey
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2:00 pm
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Wednesday March 11
- Beginning Pastels with Dan Hoffman
- 6206 Jefferson St, New Port Richey
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1:30 am
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Friday March 13
- Let the Paint Flow with Judy Saltzman
- 6206 Jefferson St, New Port Richey
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10:00 am
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Richey Suncoast Theatre Celebrates 40 Years Of Magic with Cult Classic Movie Night: “Labyrinth”
- 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
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8:00 pm
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40th Anniversary Screening of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth
- 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
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9:00 pm
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Saturday March 14
- Hooked on the Bayou Seafood Festival
- Port Richey Waterfront Park, 8119 Old Post Rd, Port Richey
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10:00 am
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Friday March 20
- Chuck Glass: Dad Jokes – Comedy Special Recording
- 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
- 8:00 pm
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Events Nearby
- Saturday March 7
- Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Holiday, FL (10)
- 2305 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday
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1:00 pm
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50’s Diner Weekly Cruise-In Car Show
- Americana 50’s Diner, 1730 US-19, Holiday
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4:00 pm
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Sunday March 8
- Kali Stick Fighting for Self-Defense
- All American Gunslingers, 4321 US-19, New Port Richey
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10:00 am
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Free Community Health Fair
- 4416 Thys Rd, New Port Richey
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2:00 pm
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Monday March 9
- 3-9-2026 Houseplants & Basic Care
- Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Rd, New Port Richey
- 6:00 pm
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Weekend Digest Tampa March 7 (baynews9.com)
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Gus Bilirakis advances KIDS Act protections, but Kathy Castor laments loopholes for Big Tech (floridapolitics.com)
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