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🌱 Patch AM: How a Temple Terrace water overhaul could raise your bill 35%
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Hello again Temple Terrace! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Temple Terrace water overhaul could raise your bill 35%
- What police know so far about the death at 56th and Fowler
Also on today's calendar: 9-11 Never Forget and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 74.
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Temple Terrace water fix could bring 35% rate hike (tampabay.com) — Temple Terrace leaders are weighing a major overhaul of the city's water system that could mean about a 35% rate increase, roughly $15–$20 more per month for typical households. Council members favor rebuilding the city's own treatment plant and adding a temporary PFAS filtration system instead of buying water from Hillsborough County, and will soon decide how quickly to phase in any rate hikes.
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• Police Probe Unexplained Death Near Major Temple Terrace Intersection (tampafp.com) — Temple Terrace police are investigating an unexplained death after a man was found dead Sunday morning near the busy North 56th Street and East Fowler Avenue intersection. Officers say there's currently no sign of an ongoing threat to the public, and detectives are still working to identify the man and determine how he died. More details are expected as the investigation continues.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Temple Terrace
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★ Featured events ★
- Icon for Hire →
The Orpheum, 14802 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
- Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
Temple Terrace Tampa, FL 33617 - 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 - 9-11 Never Forget →
MISSION BBQ, 13612 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa
11:00 am - Empire of the Sun →
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 US-301, Tampa
5:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Friday September 11
Thursday September 17
📣 Temple Terrace Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Psychometry & Mediumship Group
Unity of Tampa Tampa, FL 33609
7:00 pm - Parent Newsletter (September) Sent via Text & Posted Online
Valrico , FL 33594 - 4th Grade ELA FAST
Claywell Tampa, FL 33624 - PTA First General Meeting
Claywell Tampa, FL 33624
6:00 pm - 5th Grade ELA FAST
Claywell Tampa, FL 33624 - Parent Information Night (Times TBA)
Valrico , FL 33594
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a handyman near Temple Terrace.
My mailbox post has broken, looking for someone to replace. Any recommendations would be super helpful. Thank you! (Nextdoor Rolling Terrace/River Run)
🗞 Nearby News
Tampa
- 32 New Tampa Police Officers Will Take the Oath to Protect & Serve (tampa.gov)
- Union Applauds Tampa Airport For Rejecting TSA Private Screening Plan (tampafp.com)
Ok Temple Terrace! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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