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Also, don't miss Logic & G-Eazy: The Endless Summer Tour Part II on the Temple Terrace Patch calendar

Good morning Temple Terrace! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much more Temple Terrace residents will pay for water this year
Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 73.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Temple Terrace residents face bigger water bills. So does the city (tampabay.com) — Temple Terrace water, wastewater, and irrigation rates just jumped 15% as the city launches a multi-year overhaul of its aging water plants and PFAS treatment systems. City leaders are planning tens of millions in upgrades, possible future rate hikes, and new financing, while still funding road work, park improvements, and recreation center upgrades without raising the property tax rate or cutting staff.
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📸 Around Temple Terrace
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Temple Terrace
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★ Featured events ★
- Logic & G-Eazy: The Endless Summer Tour Part II →
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 US-301, Tampa
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- October Coffee Connection - Hosted by Outback Steakhouse - sponsored by JHB Telecom →
Outback Steakhouse, 11308 N 56th St, Temple Terrace
8:00 am - October Board Meeting →
410 Glen Ridge Ave., Temple Terrace
9:30 am - Storytime for Kids! →
Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Parkway, Temple Terrace
10:30 am - After School Art for Kids →
Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Parkway, Temple Terrace
3:30 pm - Carrabba's 30th Anniversary in Temple Terrace →
Carrabba's Italian Grill, 5515 E Fowler Ave, Temple Terrace
4:30 pm - Teen Game Day →
Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Parkway, Temple Terrace
6:00 pm - Faith and Blue - Free Breakfast →
11250 N 56TH ST, Temple Terrace
7:00 am - Temple Terrace Fire Department Open House →
Temple Terrace Fire Station 2, 7772 E Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace
9:00 am - Free Public Notary →
Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Parkway, Temple Terrace
10:00 am - Oktoberfest →
304 Druid Hills Rd, Temple Terrace
11:00 am - Oktoberfest 2026 →
Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 Druid Hills Rd, Temple Terrace
11:00 am
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 24
📣 Temple Terrace Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Temple Terrace PatchAM possible:
- Refresh - Aesthetics & Wellness — (813) 575-2805
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🗞 Nearby News
Brandon
- Bill's Prescription Center remains family business in Brandon (fox13news.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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