Good morning, Hudson. It's 90 today with a stray storm possible, and the rain chances climb through the weekend, with Saturday the drier of the two days.

Hudson High threw a pancake breakfast this week for a genuinely large number: 438 students passed 856 AICE exams and banked 2,568 college credits between them, and the teachers did the cooking. Over at Fivay, fire science instructor Steven Smith picked up an honorable mention for the Tampa Bay Times Educator of the Year, and yearbooks are on sale.

This weekend: a free seminar on native plants Saturday at 10 on Hays Road, the Kiwanis comedy night fundraiser Saturday evening at the Elks Lodge on Denton, and bike night tonight at Circle S BBQ. If you have never walked Aripeka Sandhills Preserve, it is 210 acres and it is right here.

There are 210 acres of trails hiding in Aripeka
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Aripeka Sandhills Preserve covers 210 acres of hiking trails and quiet spots along the water, with rocks to climb for a better view and pine-covered stretches to walk through.
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Aripeka has a museum and library, and it is open to anyone
Aripeka Historical Museum and Library
The Aripeka Historical Museum and Library is open to the public and tries to stock the books its visitors ask for. The most requested is A Land Remembered by Patrick Smith.
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Senior Services is looking for people with time to give
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County Senior Services wants volunteers to spend time with older residents and help with meal service, through its Volunteer in Pasco program.
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The Greater Pasco Chamber's chief executive has resigned
Pasco News Online (FB Page)
The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce says chief executive Jamie Minotti has resigned. The chamber's board sent members a leadership update the same day.
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The Sheriff's Office is circulating pool safety guidance
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (FB Page)
The Pasco Sheriff's Office is sharing pool safety guidance aimed at preventing drownings, with tips for families who spend time around the water.
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Hudson High students banked 2,568 college credits
Pasco County Schools
Hudson High School marked its AICE results with a pancake breakfast cooked and topped by teachers. Between them, 438 students passed 856 exams and earned 2,568 college credits.
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A Fivay fire science teacher has been honored statewide
Fivay High School (FB Page)
Steven Smith, who teaches in Fivay High School's Fire Science Academy, has earned an honorable mention for the Tampa Bay Times Newspapers In Education Educator of the Year.
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Fivay yearbooks are on sale
Fivay High School
Fivay High School yearbooks are on sale through the school's online store, along with business ads and senior dedication pages. The link is on the school's website.
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Hearing Aid Battery Giveaway at Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM
5211 US 19, Suite 200, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Sertoma is giving away free hearing aid batteries at its office from 10 to noon.
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National Cheeseburger Day at Bayport Inn
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 11 AM – 9 PM
4835 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34607
The Bayport Inn is marking the day with its smash burger, fries and slaw for $12.95, alongside a $2 Budweiser draft.
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Resilient Women September Luncheon at The Wellington at Seven Hills
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 12 PM – 1:30 PM
400 Wexford Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
The group's monthly luncheon at the Wellington clubhouse. RSVP is requested, and they ask you to bring a friend.
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WPBA's Friday Lunch New Port Richey at Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Eatery
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 12 PM – 1 PM
Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Eatery
4106 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34655
A weekly lunchtime networking focus group.
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Pasco Riderz Bike Night at Circle S BBQ
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 6 PM
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
A bike night on the third Friday of every month, presented by Pasco Riderz and Circle S BBQ. All bikes welcome, no entry fee, and no bike is no problem.
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Roots and Ritual: Sculpting Mediums on Canvas at The Funk
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 6 PM
The Funk
3601 Universal Plaza, New Port Richey, FL 34652
A hands-on mixed media workshop on building texture and dimension on a flat canvas.
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FREE SEMINAR: Native Plants for Pasco Gardens
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 10 AM – 11 AM
14543 Hays Rd, Hudson, FL 34669
A free hour on choosing native plants for a Pasco landscape, built around the Florida-Friendly principle of right plant, right place.
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Sunday Brunch Market
Sunday | September 20, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
15506 County Line Rd., Spring Hill, FL 34610
A day of local vendors and browsing, built for people who would rather not think about Monday.
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Krafted by Kiki (Caribbean, Wings and Comfort Food)
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital Emergency Room
14000 Fivay Road, Hudson, FL 34667
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai Food)
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Lakeside Community
13739 Lakemont Dr., Hudson, FL 34669
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Surf and Turf Night and Live Jazz at Strong Tower Vineyard
Live Jazz
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
17810 Forge Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Food, music and wine, with two food trucks on site, including Mo'Rock'in Mediterranean Grill.
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Agent Bonds at Rum River Bar & Grill
Agent Bonds
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
7811 Bayview Street, Port Richey, FL 34668
Great food and a friendly crowd.
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Ginger Rose at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Ginger Rose
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 6 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
Live music at the beach bar.
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Ben Zack Music: Unplugged Comedy with Audiostar
Ben Zack
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
X-Golf Trinity Sports Bar
9050 Tryfon Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
Ben and Nick take the stage at 7 for a night of music with improv comedy mixed in.
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8th Annual Comedy Night at Aripeka Elks Lodge #2520
Comedy
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 6 PM
Elks Lodge 2520
9135 Denton Ave, Hudson, FL 34667
The Kiwanis of Pasco-Hernando's 8th annual comedy night fundraiser, with a lineup of comedians including Carmen Vallone.
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Mustang Mafia at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Mustang Mafia
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 6 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
Live music at the beach bar.
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