Cotee River Seafood Festival - Good or Bad for Downtown New Port Richey 
New Port Richey is well known throughout the region for the numerous fun and entertaining community events they host throughout the year, including Cotee River Seafood Festival which is going to take place this year on May 13th - 15th
As with major events anywhere else in the country, or the world for that matter, road closures to make events pedestrian friendly are an issue, especially when family events occur. Such events are vital to a community to grow, and even more important when times are as tough as they have been for the area, as a distraction from the drudgery of the everyday struggle of so many.
As a result of road closures business owners are expressing concerns about effects on their business due to the events. Quite understandable as nobody goes into business to NOT make money. So where is the balance?
Obviously the event has to be safe. Road closures should be approached with practical common sense. And the business' affected by the shut down should figure out how to capitalize on a gathering of 1000's of potential customers. When roads are closed, I think it is safe to assume your storefront is getting the highest level of foot traffic it will ever get.
Instead of Cotee River Seafood Festival and other major events being a handicap, it should be an awesome oppurtunity to get in front of the consumer. Success in business is not always about how much you put in the till 'that' day. A successful promotion, especially one coordinated by a group of business can have long lasting affects on driving future recurring business.
Working together everyone can benefit, but having events right in the heart of Downtown New Port Richey does make it more challenging to deal with. But shouldn't it be a win for all - organizers, participants, general public, and local business'.
In the end, have a fabulous time at the Cotee River Seafood Festival in Downtown New Port Richey on May 13th - 15th. A good time is guaranteed to be had by all
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