NEW PORT RICHEY — A Pasco County city focused on growth is saying no to a particular kind of store in downtown.
The New Port Richey City Council recently voted in favor of a new ordinance that would prohibit convenience stores from opening downtown.
“We think convenience stores are a deterrent to traditional businesses in the downtown area,” City Manager Debbie Manns said.
The convenience store that already exists in downtown New Port Richey – Main Street Food Mart – has already been connected to dozens of 911 calls in this year alone.