Good morning, Hudson. Today is National Good Neighbor Day, which is a low bar as holidays go and still worth clearing. Partly cloudy and 87, the coolest day in the five-day, and Tuesday comes in mostly sunny before storms arrive Wednesday.

Pasco County Fire Rescue's Challenge Team came home from the U.S. National Championships in Erie, Pennsylvania with a first place finish and closed out its season. And a few manatees came through the channel on the north side of SunWest Park, which Ranger Mark photographed, and which is the sort of thing that improves a Monday.

Marie and Me Coffee is at the Verizon on Mariner Boulevard in Spring Hill from 6:45 this morning, WPBA takes over Mamma Mia Pizzeria on Hudson Avenue at 5:30 tonight, and the Agape pantry on Fivay Road opens Wednesday at 9. Good Neighbor Day gives you all week.

Manatees turned up in the channel at SunWest Park
Pasco County Parks & Rec (FB Page)
Pasco County Parks says a few manatees came through the channel that runs along the north side of SunWest Park, and Ranger Mark got the photo. The park is at 17362 Old Dixie Highway in Hudson. No promises they will still be there when you are.
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Pasco Fire Rescue's challenge team took a first place at nationals
Pasco County Fire Rescue (FB Page)
Pasco County Fire Rescue says its Challenge Team closed out the season with a first place finish at the U.S. National Championships in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Firefighter Challenge is a national firefighting fitness competition, and this year's championships ran September 23 through 26.
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WPBA's Monday After Hours Hudson
Monday | September 28, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Mamma Mia Pizzeria
10040 Hudson Ave, Hudson, FL 34669
WPBA's weekly networking group, on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Hicks Road. Business owners and professionals from Pasco and Pinellas, drinks and a full menu. RSVP or just turn up.
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Happy Hour History at The Hacienda
Tuesday | September 29, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
The Hacienda
5621 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
All-access guided tours at 5 and 6, running 20 to 30 minutes, marking 98 years of the hotel. A manager leads each one and takes questions after. Free with a cocktail at Sasha's on the Park, or a $5 donation to the West Pasco Historical Society, plus 10 percent off your meal afterward.
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Trivia Night at Silverthorn Wine & Grill
Tuesday | September 29, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Silverthorn Wine & Grill
4550 Golf Club Ln., Spring Hill, FL 34609
Open to the public, and reservations are recommended.
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Agape 5-2 Food Pantry
Wednesday | September 30, 2026 | 9 AM – 1 PM
13343 Fivay Road, Hudson, FL 34667
Open every Wednesday from 9 to 1, first come first served, and the line starts forming at 3 a.m. Bring identification for each person you are claiming. Typically 100 to 150 pounds of dry goods, produce and frozen meat. The pantry also offers free haircuts, showers, mail collection, and a medical bus twice a month.
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Book Club: The Twisted Spine at Inchstone Books
Wednesday | September 30, 2026 | 6 PM
Inchstone Books
6440 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653
A casual in-person book club for the eerie and unsettling. This month's read is Molka by Monika Kim. Snacks provided.
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Marie & Me Coffee (Coffee)
Monday | September 28, 2026 | 6:45 AM – 12 PM
Verizon, 4106 Mariner Blvd.
4106 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Cheese Dreams, LLC (Gourmet Grilled Cheese)
Monday | September 28, 2026 | 11 AM – 5 PM
Four Corners Food Court
11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Sandy's Flavor Station (American | Burgers)
Monday | September 28, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Little Coronas Cigar Lounge
6324 Grand Blvd. #2313, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Half Price Apps at Hudson Grill
Tuesday | September 29, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Hudson Grill
9821 Denton Ave, Hudson, FL 34667
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All You Can Eat Shrimp at Bayport Inn
Tuesday | September 29, 2026
Bayport Inn
4835 Cortez Blvd., Weeki Wachee, FL 34607
All you can eat shrimp for $19.95, Tuesday through Thursday through the end of September, with any side and slaw.
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Karaoke & Dance Party at VFW Post 7845
Karaoke
Tuesday | September 29, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9 PM
VFW 7845 Post & Auxiliary
6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Karaoke with KJ Steve, non-smoking, with a screened patio for smokers and food available.
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Pedro Mariani at Whiskey River on the Water
Pedro Mariani
Wednesday | September 30, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Whiskey River On The Water
5245 Limestone Dr., Port Richey, FL 34690
On the outside patio over the Cotee River, with an indoor dining room and back bar if the weather turns.
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