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Vendors raise insurance concerns as Port Richey readies holiday market

Port Richey City Events Committee · November 25, 2025
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Summary

Vendors and committee members said a requirement for vendor Certificates of Insurance (COIs) under the city’s special-events policy has deterred small vendors; the committee discussed options including city-purchased coverage, Chamber promotion, or expedited third-party policies.

Committee members reported that vendor recruitment for the Port Richey holiday market is being hindered by a city requirement that all independent vendors produce a Certificate of Insurance (COI) under the special events policy.

As one participant relayed: “All the vendors will be required to provide a COI as they do not cover independent vendors under the special events policy.” That language — cited in emailed guidance presented to the committee — was described as the…

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