🌱 Patch AM: How a new $50 million safety complex will change Temple Terrace

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new $50 million safety complex will change Temple Terrace
• Temple Terrace mourns the passing of longtime resident Charlotte Sue Jobe

Also on today's calendar: Empire of the Sun and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 93 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 76.
• Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Temple Terrace voters approve $50 million bond for public safety complex (baynews9.com) — Temple Terrace residents have approved a $50 million bond to build a new public safety complex, which will raise property taxes but promises faster emergency response and better facilities. City leaders say design work comes next, with construction expected to finish around 2029 and include a firing range, expanded evidence storage, and on-site vehicle processing for police and Fire Station 3.
   

• Charlotte Sue Jobe - June 24, 1935 - Aug. 16, 2026 (fortworthreport.org) — Temple Terrace is mourning the passing of 91-year-old resident Charlotte Sue Jobe, who died peacefully at home on August 16. Remembered as a devoted wife, mother, teacher, and homemaker, she touched many lives through her love of family, education, sewing, and music, leaving a warm legacy of faith, creativity, and service.
   

📸 Around Temple Terrace

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Temple Terrace

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 9
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  The Orpheum, 14802 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
  Temple Terrace Tampa, FL 33617
Tuesday September 1
• Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting →
  Temple Terrace, FL Calendar
  5:30 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Temple Terrace, FL Calendar, City Council Chambers, 11250 N. 56th Street, Temple Terrace
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Empire of the Sun →
  MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 US-301, Tampa
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21
• ACA Meeting 10:45-11:45 AM →
  Unity of Tampa Tampa, FL 33609
  10:30 am
• R&B Ink & Sip Night | Beginner Tattoo Experience + Wine Tasting (Tampa)8/21 →
  Vino Ghvino 21, 1717 S 50th St, Tampa
  6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Music Bingo - Beat the Heat!
  Unity of Tampa Tampa, FL 33609
  2:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Florida Gun Show Tampa – August →
  Expo Hall, 4800 US-301, Tampa
  10:00 am
• Sunday Service
  Unity of Tampa , 2610 Silver Lake Ave, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
  11:00 am
• Spanish Prayer Group
  Unity of Tampa Tampa, FL 33609
  1:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Spirit Night at Twistee Treat
  Claywell 3846 W Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33618, USA

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know any local dog breeders of lap dog breeds in the Tampa area?
  It doesn't have to be a lap dog but no more than 40 pounds. I would like to get a Scottish Terrier. Mine recently tragically died prematurely… (Nextdoor Raintree)

🗞 Nearby News

Tampa

• Gas Dash brings fuel delivery straight to Tampa drivers (fox13news.com)
• 2 Hillsborough commissioners voted yes on Rays deal. Could they now upend it? (tampabay.com)

South Tampa

• Sunday is National Cuban Sandwich Day, and people are bound to argue about this South Tampa French restaurant's take on the classic (cltampa.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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