The City of Port Richey is the largest commercial port in Pasco County. Port Richey was incorporated as a municipality in 1925 and has a total area of 2.7 miles. It stands a whopping 10 feet above sea level and has approximately 3,000 residents. The Bayou Business District is in the heart of the City on the waterfront along the Cotee River and Miller’s Bayou. There are many private residences within the business district which provides a good mixture of land use. Also within the district are natural public green spaces, fishing piers, and a boat ramp.
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Exploring Nature Coast Springs
There is nothing like hopping into a 72-degree spring on a hot, humid day to cool the body and soothe the soul. Florida is graced with many natural springs, providing crystal clear, cool (some would say cold) water and the Nature Coast has a great concentration of these magical geological… Read More
Labyrinths of the Nature Coast: Places to find Peace in your Soul
Story and Photos by Lucy Tobias Long ago and far away a woman or man whose name has been lost in the mists of time picked up a stick and drew a spiral in the dirt. A big spiral mirroring the swirl of planets in the sky or the design… Read More
Nature Coast Dog Parks bring Joy
Is your Rottweiler rambunctious? Is your poodle depressed? Perhaps they just need to “paws” and reflect. Dogs put on a happy face for their owners, but experts say they are actually more vulnerable to mental or emotional stress than humans, triggering any number of physiological ailments. One method of… Read More
Experiencing Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park as an Outdoor Museum
First in a Series: The Land Tour The Florida State Park system includes 175 parks which are located in 58 of our 67 counties, according to the Florida Park Service. Werner-Boyce Salt Springs, in Port Richey west of U.S 19, is the newest Florida State Park, opening it 3,999… Read More
37th Annual Art in the Park Judges’ Awards
The 37th Annual Art in the Park, held March 12 and 13, 2022, overcame the challenges of severe weather on Saturday morning to have a wonderful show. The Hernando County Fine Arts Council, along with Presenting Sponsor Subaru of Port Richey, wishes to thank the sponsors, visitors, exhibitors, entertainers, food… Read More
Mail In Ballots Being Mailed
Brian E. Corley, Supervisor of Elections, announces that vote-by-mail ballots for the April 12, 2022 Municipal Elections for the cities of Dade City, New Port Richey, Port Richey, St. Leo and San Antonio will be mailed on Thursday, March 3rd to voters with requests already on file. The deadline to… Read More
Exploring Nature Coast Springs
There is nothing like hopping into a 72-degree spring on a hot, humid day to cool the body and soothe the soul. Florida is graced with many natural springs, providing crystal clear, cool (some would say cold) water and the Nature Coast has a great concentration of these magical geological… Read More
Labyrinths of the Nature Coast: Places to find Peace in your Soul
Story and Photos by Lucy Tobias Long ago and far away a woman or man whose name has been lost in the mists of time picked up a stick and drew a spiral in the dirt. A big spiral mirroring the swirl of planets in the sky or the design… Read More
Bay Scallop Season Opens July 1 in Citrus, Hernando, Levy, and Franklin County through Northwestern Taylor County
Recreational bay scallop season for Franklin County through the northwestern portion of Taylor County, as well as Levy, Citrus, and Hernando counties opens July 1 and will remain open through Sept. 24. This includes Carrabelle, Lanark, St. Marks, Cedar Key, Crystal River, and Homosassa. Please do not discard scallop shells… Read More
Never Lose Track of Your Furry Friends: Free Microchipping
~~Drive-thru event June 19 exclusively for dogs~~ Never Lose Track of Your Furry Friends: Free Microchipping It’s a doggone good event for man’s best friend! Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) is partnering with Subaru of Port Richey and… Read More
Delivering meals and shelf stable food to children, and their families, when school is out of session
Meals On Wheels for Kids expands to W Pasco: New Port Richey, Port Richey, Holiday, and Hudson (starting June 8) Delivering meals and shelf stable food to children, and their families, when school is out of session Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief,… Read More
2021 Great American Cleanup Collects 37K Pounds of Trash
659 volunteers pick up trash at 37 locations throughout Pasco 2021 Great American Cleanup Collects 37K Pounds of Trash Pasco County volunteers collected 36,920 pounds of trash throughout the county during the 2021 Great American Cleanup on March 3, 2021. 659 volunteers cleaned up public spaces, roadsides and waterways –… Read More
Nature Coast Dog Parks bring Joy
Is your Rottweiler rambunctious? Is your poodle depressed? Perhaps they just need to “paws” and reflect. Dogs put on a happy face for their owners, but experts say they are actually more vulnerable to mental or emotional stress than humans, triggering any number of physiological ailments. One method of… Read More
Experiencing Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park as an Outdoor Museum
First in a Series: The Land Tour The Florida State Park system includes 175 parks which are located in 58 of our 67 counties, according to the Florida Park Service. Werner-Boyce Salt Springs, in Port Richey west of U.S 19, is the newest Florida State Park, opening it 3,999… Read More
Fundraising Event to Benefit “Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County”
“Gimme Shelter, An Epic Event!” Scheduled for November 9, 2019 Fundraising Event to Benefit “Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County” The Court of Monkeys is producing an Event to be Held at the Gill Dawg Event Center, Port Richey The Court of Monkeys has announced that they… Read More
When is Adoption a Viable Option?
This article strays from our usual light-hearted format to a more serious subject, adoption as a viable option in an unplanned pregnancy. NatureCoaster.com has formed an alliance with the West Pasco Women’s Wellness & Pregnancy Center to raise awareness of the benefits and challenges of adoption as an alternative… Read More
Port Richey’s waterfront district is located along the Gulf of Mexico both north and south of the Pithlachascotee (Cotee) River. It isn’t well marked and doesn’t look like much from U.S. 19, but it houses some really nice businesses owned by determined entrepreneurs that are improving the area with help from the City of Port Richey.
On the north side of the Cotee River, there are several restaurants, boat rental, boat tours, and watering holes right on the Gulf. On the south side, similar businesses can be found – again, right on the Gulf, but it takes a little more work to find them.
The Bayou Business Association was a group of dedicated waterfront district business owners who work together to put on events and solve problems such as limited parking and visibility to help residents and visitors get out and “catch a coastal state of mind.”
The Waterfront Bayou Business District
The City of Port Richey is the largest commercial port in the county. The Bayou Business District is in the heart of the City on the waterfront along the Cotee River and Miller’s Bayou. There are many private residences within the business district which provides a good mixture of land use. Also within the district are natural public green spaces, fishing piers, and a boat ramp.
Off into the Gulf are the famous stilt houses and Anclote island, as well as several smaller islands that are fun to visit by canoe, kayak, SUP, or powerboat. Rental locations and tour operators are available on both sides of the Cotee River. There is a nice pier for fishing and a boat ramp at the park.
It’s a casual, waterfront place right smack off busy, noisy U.S. 19. Seafood, craft beer, wings, music, and fun are all in abundance here.
