Exploring Our Home Town! | and a LITTLE History New Port Richey Florida
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
- This week we are exploring our home town New Port Richey Florida! Since we decided to take a week off from RVing and get some much needed work done around the home front. We thought we'd share our home town with ya'll! New Port Richey has a rich history and ties to early Hollywood too! It was the winter home for many of the stars of the early 1900s. New Port RIchey was also home to Gene Sarazen, the famous golfer who invented the Sand Wedge. He invented it in his garage right here in New Port Richey!
We hope you enjoy this little look at our town and some of it's cool history! See you next week in Destin Florida!
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:30 This week!
01:42 Nicks Park and Boat Launch
02:35 History of New Port Richey
04:07 Gene Sarazen Home and Sand Wedge
04:37 Hacienda Hotel
05:52 Sims Park
06:13 Johnny Cash Home
07:01 Driving through Down Town
07:48 Gill Dawgs Restaurant
08:40 RVing near New Port Richey?
Come on down to “Delightful Dunedin”
Alli’s dad and step mom live there!!! Love Dunedin too!!! Awesome dining there! 😁
Yup my dad moved there couple years ago! Love that little town too!!! ❤️😊
Definitely like Newport Richey we go there and visit our daughter and son-in-law couple times a year.
Downtown is really starting to becoming a hoping place on weekends now
Greetings from the far east,Zephyrhills Florida!!
Hello!!! 😁
Just found your channel. It is always nice to our town highlighted. The downtown has become bustling in the last few years, :)
It really has!!! Love to see it revitalized! Thanks have a great weekend!
Hey!! I’m in port richey!
Awesome! Small world! 😀
Just to add to some of your info. The Chasco Festival was "made up" be the local newspaper editor to bring tourist to the area, it has no specific ties to the natives that lived here, the Tocobagas. Shirley Temple did have an Aunt that lived nearby, no specific info that she wintered her though. The Hacienda Hotel did reopen after renovations in September, 2022 and seems to be doing well. From what I understand, Al Capone probably had more ties to Moon Lake Ranch, just northeast of NPR. I've been living here since 2020 and do love it as you two do. Tarpon Springs would be my next choice......Cheers!
Wow interesting! I knew about ties to ST and AC and also Johnny Cash inheriting a home here too. Did not know the Chasco was made up, but makes sense. Thanks for sharing!
My wife and I are in port richey, and love your videos!
We've got a Jayco 27bhb , and love it !
Hope to see you out and about !!
Great video !
Aww thanks! We still love our Jayco! Even with some of these recent issues. See ya out there!
Enjoying your Florida park trips we are in Lakewood Ranch Fl camping a couple years and love the parks
We have AWESOEME state parks!!! We love them. Thanks so much!
Love this video its my hometown now too!!! I am right off Main must come see you at BOM!!!
That’s awesome!!! I was looking at the calendar and I don’t see BOM til September. That seems like a long time away lol. I think we had one in June that fell through. 😁
I was born in New Port Richey that was before there was hospitals
Wow!!! You still live there?
Scenic drive rv park
Oh right yeah I’ve seen that one.
Absolutely love your channel....we came here because Hanks sent us and we always listen to the Hanks...love those two....happy to be along with you on your travels as we await retirement so we can hit the road too.
Aw thank you so much!! We love Kyle and Renee too!!! I’m ready to retire as well lol. Unfortunately it’s a ways off lol! Thanks again! 😊
Greetings from Germany. After 7 years here my German wife wants to come back to the US, this time, FL. Her best friend is there in Westchase. Plan is July 2023 but it could be sooner. We have been all over Zillow looking for houses. New Port Richey is in the running. The architect who designed the Hacienda Hotel has a house there that we are looking at but it was just removed from the listings. The few things we are concerned about are the schools and the low scores. We heard that NPR is/was a retirement community and schools weren't/aren't a high priority? My wife is also concerned about the gators and living along the river. We have two dogs and 5 cats. What kind of cover band?
Alli teaches in downtown NPR! Living on the river might be little concern for pets and gators. But I’ve never heard any horror stories yet lol. I play in rock n roll cover band and also two tribute bands. One is a Motley Crue. And the other Scorpions tribute. 😁
Two paws up from Dexter as well, even though he has no idea what he is agreeing to 😄 Miss you guys! Nikki is always so adorable on camera!
Aw thanks guys!! Nikki is ready to see Dex man again soon!!! 🐶🐈
I miss home
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Moving to New Port Richey next month from Michigan tell me all the things!
Awesome! I think you will like it here. Nice little downtown. Some cool bars and places to eat. 😁
Enjoyed the fun facts about your town!! Looks beautiful there!! Enjoyed the video, friends!!
Thank you guys!!! Can’t wait to see more of your new rig btw!!! I was just telling Alli you guys got a trailer! 😊
@@AlliChuckAdventures we can’t wait to take it out!! Driveway camping this weekend 😂
Driveway or backyard camping is AWESOME!!!
Hey guys, we are in Palm Harbor just south of you. As far as parks in the area, none. The closest ones we go to are Chassahowitzka, Rainbow, Springs, Fort DeSoto (shhh), and Cypress Glenn. None of these are that close, but all are good. Top Sail was incredible for us! We went there last summer and just loved it. Although the tram and pool were shut down because of Covid we had a great time and can't wait to go back. Enjoy! We love watching your videos, thank you.
Wow that’s awesome! Yeah we were saying same thing and I edited that part out of the video about the Chaz and parks like colt creek being closest that we know of lol! Can’t wait to get into Top Sail! Thanks so much!!! 😁
I'll second Brent's remarks about local places and Topsail! Have you guys tried Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park? It's in Crystal River. We haven't been there yet, but it looks pretty cool. We prefer state parks, but sometimes it's nice to go someplace with a pool and just relax. :)
Thank you for showing us your town! I’m a teacher as well. We love visiting historic towns! I’ve never been to New Port Richie but now I plan to. Thanks again guys!
Oh wow! That's so awesome! Thanks guys! 😀
Just a few miles from topsail is Grayson Beach state park, just as nice as topsail. Also St George island state park is a favorite too.
Typo, Grayton beach.
Cool, thanks! Yeah we've actually been to St George couple years ago. LOVED IT!!!
Fun video guys! Love the history! How much you love where you live shows! Now we need to sneak up to a campground near you some weekend this summer
Heck yeah!!! We have a few favorite campgrounds not too far from home that would be fun for y’all to come do some camping at!!!
@@AlliChuckAdventures thats an area we only drive past ready for some late summer Florida exploring! You definitely have to get into Topsail this summer. Best beach I have ever been on.
We are in Eustis. Maybe we’ll cross paths one day!
Heck yeah!!! 😁
Hey guys ! We’re neighbors! I live in springhill ! Love you guys videos as a matter of fact I always go to the state parks per your experiences ! Thank you! Just got back from manatee springs state park and may 15th headed to Wekiwa Springs State park ! Again thank you ! Look forward to your next video! Stay safe !
Friends of ours just were Manatee Springs last weekend! We love both of the campgrounds! We are heading to Rainbow Springs in a couple weeks. Thanks so much! 😀
Have you guys been to turtle beach camp ground on siesta key..
No! But it sounds amazing! Is it on the beach?
Hi. I really enjoy your channel. We will be in Weeki Wachie next week & was wondering which was the best beach in the area. I thought, since it it is not too far from your neck of the woods you might have a suggestion. Thank you for your help.
Thanks! Yeah we don’t really have a good beach up here. Hudson is really only one. You have to go south to Clearwater to get to nice beaches. 🏖️
@@AlliChuckAdventures Thank you for your quick reply. Happy Travels, AllieChuck Adventures.
This is an incredible city, how do I know? Because I live in it lol
The downtown is really becoming something cool!!!
We are moving to NPR from Kalamazoo, Michigan in January 2022, so excited to be back in Florida!
That’s awesome!!! 😁
We are planning on moving here. Would you recommend? Thank you
thank you , we plan on moving to NPW, and we are coming in April for a week to check things our.Can you recommend a place to stay or a nice airbnb?
Awesome! New Port Richey is really starting to become a nice little town. I know right near Main Street. They are building a new comfort and I believe and also there is the hacienda hotel is open now and that is a really cool place with a lot of history.
Nice video! Beautiful!
Thank you very much!
Was great bringing us to your hometown; very appreciative. Love living here in Florida 🏁Not the right climate for everyone ; but its home for us.
Thanks so much! Yup it does get quite hot this time of year. Definitely not for everyone LOL.
Strange that the pier at keen reives Park Newport Richey FL is made out of inferior grade wood that is not just more experience in the long run but is becoming very dangerous, I just did a quick inspection and I found large pieces of wood missing. And they used inferior grade fasteners ! This is substandard for residential duty. Why does this town get substandard materials ? With so many $ 500000. Home's near by and they can't afford to keep the children safe with all that tax money ,, what an outrage. We don't even get Cyprus mulch in the play ground like other cities we get pine chips full of sap . Well, we did get a very nice aluminum and railing . And they did a few patches on the intrance road but didn't. Do everything. And after only complaining for about three years that someone was trying to kill people with the gates, they will replaced it , and their was a speed limit sign that was way too fast for the area next to where the bike rider got killed by a vehicle , well some complaining got it removed. That mistake should have prompted a review of the area and then they would have moved the stop signs with the wrong amount of set back . I can go on and on. The lights at Sims park to cross the road are a total death trap , as so many people don't know to stop and will hit the pediatricians. Fdot is not making repairs and people keep getting hurt including my self. Don't worry , when a handycapt person has to citizen arrest a terrorist causing car and bikes to crash, the police arevright behind me to let him go ! I guess I should have arested the police too , The police and fire department use military technology and they can't even figure out the obvious ? The bike lane is also sabatodged , due to the over lap of pavement in the middle of it. Is this stuff that difacult to figure out or do they want us to die or be injured ?
You know that's really something to be proud of.
Thank you
Good video y’all
Thank you so much! We really learned a lot more in doing this vid LOL!!!
Thank you!!! 😊
have you guys stayed at the hacienda yet?!
No is it open now?
It sure is!
Just moved to the area from Tampa and have a band, would love to connect with ya
Oh yeah that’s cool! I Scorpions tribute band is playing at Gil Dawgs on Friday, May 12
@@AlliChuckAdventures cool, ours is John Gonzalez Band, playing at Mother's Westchase I believe same weekend
I'm in St Pete, you guys are lucky that you're a little closer to the panhandle because it looks like it has some of the best camping in Florida. I've been here since 2000 and I don't care what anyone says, it's hot in August. I took my son to Ichetucknee Springs about a month ago, great weekend. Happy Camping
When I (Chuck) first moved to FL it was in Saint Pete! Yes it’s way hot here. Already feeling like mid summer right now! Florida has some of the best springs ever! Happy camping to y’all as well!!! 😁
Love this, I grew up in New Port Richey. . .lived there since 1975 until around 1999. . .I haven't missed it in a long time, I live in Maine now, but this video makes me want to go back and, at least visit.
They have really improved the downtown area it’s really starting to become a hopping nightlife on the weekends!
@@AlliChuckAdventures ya, used to live on Illinois just a cpl houses off G Blvd. Used to walk downtown at least 3x/wk. . . I really miss that
Awesome video i think I remember your face Mrs Powell👀
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What is your cover band's name?
Retribution is the cover band and carnival of Crue is the Motley Crue tribute band. 😁
Nice! New Port Richey was never on my radar until now
Awesome! Yeah we actually learned a lot just doing the video LOL
Hello friends!!! Nice history / tour of your home town. We don't have any parks in our area either. The closest one would be 40 miles away. We miss you guys.
Thanks guys! Yup our closest decent parks are at least 40 minutes away. Miss y’all too. FaceTime again soon! 😂
I don’t think I’ve ever seen downtown New Port Richey in the daytime lol
Probably not lol. It’s actually pretty cool little old town as it turns out lol.
So I'm moving from Boston to New Port Richey. Everyone is saying this is a bad area.
Every video I've seen shows how nice it is. What's the deal? People are talking with me making it sound like it's the murder capital of America...
I don’t think it’s any worse than any other area as far as crime. There is places like everywhere but I’ve lived here since 88 and only had one issue where few years ago someone broke into my trailer and stole all my small equipment. The downtown area is pretty cool. They’ve really been revitalizing it. 😊
@@AlliChuckAdventures Sucks your stuff got stolen. Just have to find good people and learn the area. Can't wait to live there!! I'm very excited 😁
I’m sure you’ll like it. Close enough to Saint Pete, Clearwater a Tampa!
@@AlliChuckAdventures I found a place in Carrollwood/Hillsborough County. Rent isn't too bad, give me a year to finish saving for a house!!
Party at my place! 🤣 🤣
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Great looking town. We’ve been exploring our new area. So far we are loving it.
Our HOA allows backyard RV storage, so I’m planning on doing that. Any advice on that?
Awesome! Advice??? Don’t hit the house like I did a couple years ago!!! LOL. 😂 we have roughly 3 inches of clearance on each side when backing in. It’s a tight squeeze. Hopefully you have. Much more room!!!
@@AlliChuckAdventures side fence to house is about 15’. But I have an Oak tree I’ll have to maneuver by.
Our new place has a sewer clean out in a convenient spot for RV’s. Now people can mooch dock at our place.
Awesome! We will be heading your way tonight! LOL. seriously that’s awesome and if we get to y’all’s area I know where we are staying
@@AlliChuckAdventures sounds great!
Thanks for great info
Wanted to retire and still sellig my leathers goods by schott bros. is the flea market nearby?
There used to be a big flea market close by and my mom worked there. It closed a few years ago. So not quite sure if there is another one now close by or not.
Very beautiful place. What band are you in?
A couple. We are both in a Motley Crue tribute. I play Nikki Sixx. Then I’m in a cover band called Retribution.
@@AlliChuckAdventures we would love to see that when we make it to Florida.
We are heading up to Destin today for back to back Crue tribute shows this weekend! Destin is a beautiful town too! 😁
I grew up in New Port Richey my whole life! I haven't seen that many CZcamsrs from my city, and I've been apart of the Christmas and chasco fiesta! Very fun but having people scream at you for 2-3 hours isn't fun.
How cool! Yup I’ve been here since 88!
Looking to move to Florida and there are a few nice places in our price range in New Port Richie. Would you say it’s a nice safe place to raise kids?
I’d say like the trinity area is super nice and up and coming developing area. It’s like 15 min from downtown new port Richey.
Hi! We are watching videos on port richey and really enjoyed yours! We are looking to buy in port richey. We are a cash buyer and shopping for houses around $150,000. Do you have any neighborhoods you would suggest?
The Trinity area is up and coming and ready nice.
We are planning on moving here. Did you ever buy your home? Would you recommend? Thank you.