Welcome to Downtown+ New Port Richey — your local guide to what's happening in the Hollywood of the East.
What is Downtown+?
Downtown+ is a platform for finding and supporting local businesses, events, deals, and community news right here in New Port Richey. We're built by locals, for locals, to help our downtown grow.
What We Do
We bring together everything you need to experience New Port Richey:
- Local Business Profiles — Find restaurants, shops, services, and the people behind them
- Community Events — Never miss Chasco Fiesta, Fourth Friday block parties, theatre shows, or riverfront concerts
- Exclusive Deals — Save money while supporting local businesses
- Local News — Stay informed about what's happening in your community
- Shop Local Products — Browse and buy from local businesses, with shipping, pickup, and digital options
- Restaurant Roulette — Can't decide where to eat? Let us surprise you with a great local spot
Why We Do It
New Port Richey's story starts on the banks of the Pithlachascotee — the "Cotee" River. When the city was incorporated in 1924, investors and celebrities saw the sunny riverfront and pictured something big. Silent screen star Thomas Meighan built a home here. Golf legend Gene Sarazen settled in. The Hacienda Hotel opened its doors in 1927 to welcome visiting movie stars. They called it the "Hollywood of the East," and the name stuck.
That 1920s spirit is still alive on Main Street. The Richey Suncoast Theatre — originally the Meighan Theatre, built in 1925 — still hosts live plays, comedy nights, and classic film screenings. The bubblegum-pink Hacienda Hotel still anchors downtown with its Mediterranean Revival charm. And Sims Park's amphitheater still brings music and festivals to the riverfront, just like it always has.
Every March, Chasco Fiesta takes over with the 3rd largest street parade in Florida, a boat parade, car shows, and live entertainment. Every fourth Friday, the streets close down for the NPR Fourth Friday Block Party — an open-air evening of artisans, food, music, and community.
Every profile you visit, every event you attend, and every deal you grab helps support the small businesses and individuals who make New Port Richey what it is. Here for Chasco Fiesta? A show at the theatre? Dinner along the river? The monthly block party? You're part of what keeps this community going.
Get Started Today
For Residents & Visitors:
- Browse local businesses and individual professionals
- Find upcoming events from festivals to theatre
- Check out exclusive deals and offers
- Read community news and updates
For Business Owners:
- Create a free business profile
- Post events and promotions
- Connect directly with customers
- Get verified for more visibility
Join us in celebrating and supporting Downtown New Port Richey. We're glad you're here.
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