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.

December 12, 2018

Holiday Movie Night at Waterfront Park

How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be shown at Waterfront Park (8119 Old Post Road) at 6:30 pm on Friday, December 14th (weather permitting). Bring your blankets and chairs to watch it in the park!

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December 10, 2018

City Newsletter 2018 – Vol. IV

Here is the latest edition of the City Newsletter! Find past newsletters here.

December 4, 2018

Christmas Event at Waterfront Park

City vehicles will be driving around Port Richey neighborhoods with Santa on board on Friday, December 14th. Santa will then stop at Waterfront Park (8119 Old Post Rd) where How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be shown on an inflatable movie screen at 6:30 pm (weather permitting). These events are free for Port Richey residents. Keep checking here for more specific details! Image may contain: one or more people, sky and outdoor

November 27, 2018December 4, 2018

Boil Water Advisory Rescission – West Side of US Hwy 19 North of Tacoma Drive, West Port, Brown Acres East and Brown Acres West

RESCISSION OF PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE

West Side of US Highway 19 North of Tacoma Drive, West Port Subdivision, Brown Acres East and Brown Acres West Subdivision

PWS ID# 651-0324

Today the City of Port Richey is rescinding the boil water notice issued on October 24, 2018. The affected area includes the service area North of Tacoma Drive on the West Side of US Highway 19; including the following subdivisions: West Port, Brown Acres East and Brown Acres West.

The repairs have been completed and satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey showing that the water is safe to drink has been completed.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact our office.

City of Port Richey
Utilities Department
6333 Ridge Road
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 816-1900 ext. 2

November 21, 2018

Thanksgiving Holiday

The City of Port Richey City Hall will be closed Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Staff at City Hall wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving. City Hall will reopen on Monday, November 26th at 8:00 am to serve you.