Author: City of Port Richey

Port Richey was incorporated as a municipality in May, 1925. Charles H. Hoffman served as its first mayor. Perhaps the first indication that Port Richey was destined to enjoy a reputation of uniqueness was the fact that the little city was politically ahead of its time. In its first year as a municipality, a woman was elected to the council and chosen to be Vice Mayor. Her name was Susan Clark and she retained her position through four terms. Long before Port Richey was incorporated, however, it was a Mecca for fisherman and trappers. In fact, it was once an industrious Indian community and has been the home and burial ground for two separate Indian tribes. In 1883, Aaron M. Richey arrived from St. Joseph, Missouri and settled near the mouth of the Pithlachascotee, later called Richey Point. Needing a dock to moor his schooner, he purchased a small piece of riverfront property from a member of the pioneer Clark family and immediately named that piece of property Port Richey. After he settled in the area he found that mail was being carried from Brooksville to Anclote by horseback and so he decided to establish a post office, naming it the Port Richey Post Office. He served as the first postmaster and also operated a small general store on Richey Point. As other early settlers arrived, word was gradually spread among the northern states about the mild winter on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The lure of the fish and game abundance in this area spelled paradise to many adventurous northerners. The sparkling gleam of the jumping mullets coupled with the grouper, kings, snappers, and others brought the anxious anglers. Dolphins dancing over the waves in the Gulf of Mexico were a dream come true to many and the catch of a tarpon was the thrill of a lifetime, being mounted on the wall as proof of the proverbial fish story. Today, Port Richey remains internally much as it has always been. With an almost explosive growth taking place over the entire surrounding area, it remains a picturesque port for commercial fishermen teeming with serenity and charm. Typical of the traditional values that still hold sway in this unique town is the pride its citizens take in living here. Port Richey has certainly grown in spite of traditional efforts on the part of many of its citizens to keep it as small as possible. The population of Port Richey in 1935 was only 249. Today, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that the estimated population in 2017 is 2,812.

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019

How do I know if my address is in the Port Richey City limits?

To verify which jurisdiction your property is located in, you can search the Pasco County Property Appraiser’s website: http://search.pascopa.com/

You can type in a name or address to verify the jurisdiction. The name of the jurisdiction can be found on the left side of the screen. An example can be viewed here: how to identify my property’s jurisdiction

August 12, 2019

City Clean-up

The City is planning a Clean-up on September 9th through September 20th. Residents will be able to drop off unwanted items between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm at City Hall (6333 Ridge Road) during the first week. During the second week of the clean-up, curbside pick-up will be available for larger items that require heavy equipment for disposal. The following items will not be permitted for disposal at the City’s Clean-up:
*No paint
*No chemicals
*No tires
*No oil/petroleum products
*No car batteries
*No hazardous waste materials

Call 727-816-1900 for more information.

July 23, 2019August 12, 2019

Special Election Qualifying Period

Just a reminder that the 9.10.19 Special Election qualifying period ends 7.23.19 at noon. All paperwork, petitions, and election fee, must be in before that time.

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019

Notice of Special Election

Public Notice is hereby given to advise the residents of the City of Port Richey that the qualifying period for candidates in the upcoming September 10th, 2019 City Council seat election. The qualifying period will begin at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 and will end at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019.

TWO (2) Council seats will be open. The seats are a twenty (20) month term.

Qualifying papers or information may be obtained from the City Clerk at City Hall, 6333 Ridge Road, Florida 34668 or call 727-816-1900 Ext. 107. The special election will be held on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.

Sal Licari, City Clerk
City of Port Richey, Florida
Publish: 07-02 and 07-09 (2019)

June 6, 2019

Independence Day Celebration

The City will host a fireworks show on Saturday, July 6 at approximately 9:00 pm. Waterfront Park (8119 Old Post Road) is one of the best spots in the City to view the fireworks. The park will open at 11:00 am on the day of the event. The City is now accepting vendor applications.
We hope to see you there!!!

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