Good morning, Hudson. Today is National VFW Day, which the calendar has timed neatly: VFW Post 7845 is running karaoke twice this week. It is 86 with showers possible, and at a 17 percent chance this is the driest day in the five-day, so use it.

Hudson Beach is clear again. The health department has lifted the high-bacteria advisory at Robert J. Strickland Memorial Park after samples came back within state limits. Elsewhere: $235 million is approved for the county's Better Future infrastructure work, and the Sheriff's Office says the electric motorcycles turning up on sidewalks are not the electric bicycles they look like.

VFW Post 7845 has karaoke tonight at 6:30 and again Thursday, The Hacienda runs its 98-year history tours at 5 and 6, and trivia starts at Silverthorn at 6. It is also National Coffee Day, and Marie and Me is parked at the Verizon on Mariner Boulevard from 6:45 this morning. Start there.

The advisory at Hudson Beach has been lifted
Florida Dept. of Health - Pasco
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has lifted the high-bacteria advisory at Robert J. Strickland Memorial Park, the Hudson Beach park at 6345 Clark St. Samples taken Monday, September 21 came back within state guidelines for Enterococcus. DOH lifted the advisory at Gulf Harbor in New Port Richey the same day, and issued a new one for Brasher Park in Port Richey, where it is recommending people avoid any water-related activities for now.
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$235 million is approved for the county's infrastructure program
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County says $235 million has been approved for its Better Future infrastructure and mitigation program, and thanked Spectrum Bay News 9 for covering it.
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You can borrow a birdwatching kit on your library card
Pasco County Library System
Pasco County libraries are lending free birdwatching kits to anyone with a Pasco County library card, aimed at the native and migrating birds turning up in yards this time of year.
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Those electric motorcycles on the sidewalk are not e-bikes
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (FB Page)
The Sheriff's Office says it is seeing more electric motorcycles ridden on sidewalks. They resemble electric bicycles, and the Sheriff's Office says riders may not realize that what they are on is legally a motorcycle.
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The Sheriff's Office has put together a list of local help
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (FB Page)
The Sheriff's Office has published a list of community-based resources in Pasco for anyone dealing with mental health or substance use difficulties. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline also takes calls and texts, 24 hours a day.
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Shady Hills Elementary is opening a food pantry Thursday
Shady Hills Elementary (FB Page)
Shady Hills Elementary says its own school food pantry opens Thursday, October 1, as a resource for families in the school community.
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Kona Ice is back at Moon Lake Elementary on Friday
Moon Lake Elementary (FB Page)
Moon Lake Elementary has Kona Ice on campus once a month as a school fundraiser. The next one is this Friday, October 2.
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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, and 10 percent off your meal at The Hacienda 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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Greater Pasco Medical Roundtable
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 8 AM – 9 AM
Life Care Center of New Port Richey
7400 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653
An hour on healthcare for people who work in it and people who are just interested. Registration is required, at greaterpasco.com.
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Hudson Business Exchange
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Vitality Living Baypoint Village
7927 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34667
Greater Pasco's Hudson networking session, for making connections and showing off what your business does. Registration is required, at greaterpasco.com.
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Weekly Wellness Workshop at NAMI Hernando
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 6 PM – 7:30 PM
NAMI Hernando
4030 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
A free community program teaching nervous system regulation, run as part of the WellSpring Recovery System.
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Marie & Me Coffee (Coffee)
Tuesday | September 29, 2026 | 6:45 AM – 12 PM, and again 3 PM – 5 PM
Verizon, 4106 Mariner Blvd.
4106 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Cali Street Tacos, LLC (Mexican | Tex-Mex | Tacos)
Tuesday | September 29, 2026 | 9 AM – 5 PM
Four Corners Food Court
11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs)
Tuesday | September 29, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
West Pasco Government Center
8731 Citizens Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Cheese Dreams, LLC (Gourmet Grilled Cheese)
Tuesday | September 29, 2026 | 11 AM – 5 PM
Four Corners Food Court
11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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La Florizza (Wood Fired Pizza)
Tuesday | September 29, 2026 | 12 PM – 7 PM
Spring Hill Pink Dinosaur
3275 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
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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 and Wednesday | September 29 and 30, 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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Karaoke at VFW Post 7845
Karaoke
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
VFW 7845 Post & Auxiliary
6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
KJ Steve again, an hour earlier than Tuesday's.
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J.R. Lewis Honky Tonk at Whiskey River on the Water
J.R. Lewis
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Whiskey River On The Water
5245 Limestone Dr., Port Richey, FL 34690
Country music on the waterfront, every Thursday.
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Karaoke at The Social NPR
Karaoke
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 8 PM – 12 AM
The Social NPR
5650 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
Karaoke every Thursday from 8 until midnight, run by RockAfterDark.
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