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Honoring Veterans

The City of Temple Terrace once again is collecting names and addresses of Temple Terrace veterans in order to honor them during the week of Veterans Day with a special yard sign. Forward this info lhayes@templeterrace.com or call 813.506.6406.

The City of Temple Terrace once again is collecting names and addresses of Temple Terrace veterans in order to honor them during the week of Veterans Day with a special yard sign.

Please forward this info to Marketing & Communications Officer Laurie...

Labor Day Holiday

City Hall, Public Works, the Library and Lightfoot Center are closed on Monday, September 6. There will be no residential trash pick-up. Collection will resume on your next scheduled pick-up day. The Family Rec Complex will be open from 8am to 4pm.

Tropical Storm Preparation

City Hall, Public Works, the Library, Lightfoot and the Rec Complex will close today at 2pm in anticipation of Elsa. The Library, Lightfoot and the Rec Complex will reopen at 1pm on Wednesday, while City Hall and Public Works will reopen at noon.

Residents are urged to monitor weather forecasts and review their emergency plans as Tropical Storm Elsa will impact our area with strong winds and heavy rain beginning this afternoon.

The City will distribute sandbags to residents on Tuesday, July 6...

Sandbags Available

Residents should monitor weather forecasts and review emergency plans as Tropical Storm Elsa will impact our area with strong winds and heavy rain. Sandbags will be available at the Sports Complex, 10369 US Hwy 301 from 1-5 today and 8-5 tomorrow.

Residents are urged to monitor weather forecasts and review their emergency plans as Tropical Storm Elsa will impact our area with strong winds and heavy rain. The City will distribute sandbags to residents starting at 1pm through 5pm on July 5 and again...

Town Hall Meeting

On Thursday, July 1, the City will host a Town Hall meeting at Omar K Lightfoot Center, 10901 N 56th St., beginning at 6pm.

On Thursday, July 1, the City will host a Town Hall meeting at Omar K Lightfoot Center, 10901 N 56th St., beginning at 6pm. Mayor Ross will present a State-of-the-City address with additional remarks from his fellow Council members. There also will be an...

Seeking participants for City's Veterans' Float

Temple Terrace is seeking local veterans who would like to participate in our Independence Celebration parade on the City float. The parade begins at 10am on July 3. Interested veterans should email lhayes@templeterrace.com or call 813.506.6406.

As the 4th of July weekend approaches, we would like to honor local veterans who have served to safeguard our nation's independence. Resident veterans are invited to participate in the City's parade by riding on a special float or floats decorated by City...

Complimentary curbside recycling to resume May 10 for plastics, metals and paper

Beginning May 10, residents wishing to recycle paper, metals and plastics can place those items curbside - paper in one City-issued recycling bin, plastics and metals in another - by 7am on your existing recycling day. No glass accepted at this time.

Beginning the week of May 10, Temple Terrace residents wishing to recycle paper, metals and plastics can place those items curbside - paper and cardboard in one City-issued recycling bin (same as currently being used), plastics and metals in another - by...

COVID-19 Vaccines Available at the Rec Complex on April 27

There will be a mobile vaccine unit administering the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine free to Florida residents on Tuesday, April 27 at the Family Recreation Complex, 6610 Whiteway Drive, from 10am to 6pm – or while supplies last.

There will be a mobile vaccine unit administering the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine free to Florida residents on Tuesday, April 27 in the parking lot of the Temple Terrace Family Recreation Complex, 6610 Whiteway Drive, from 10am to 6pm – or...

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT

E. Whiteway Dr. will be temporarily closed to traffic between N 56th St. and N 53rd St. starting Tuesday, April 20 and lasting through Thursday, April 23, with reopening scheduled for Friday morning.

E. Whiteway Dr. will be temporarily closed to traffic between N 56th St. and N 53rd St. starting Tuesday, April 20 and lasting through Thursday, April 23, with reopening scheduled for Friday morning. The closure is necessitated by the need to install an...

Mobile Vaccine Unit coming to Family Rec Complex Tuesday, April 6

There will be a mobile vaccine unit administering the one-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to FL residents 18 years and older on April 6 at the Temple Terrace Family Rec Complex, 6610 Whiteway Dr, from 10am to 6pm or while supplies last.

There will be a mobile vaccine unit administering the one-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine free to Florida residents 18 years and older on Tuesday, April 6 in the parking lot of the Temple Terrace Family Recreation Complex, 6610 Whiteway Drive,...

City of Temple Terrace Legislative Action Update

The City Council recently passed 4 resolutions outlining their stance on bills being considered in Tallahassee that will affect our ability to self-govern. Their resolutions and more info is available here: templeterrace.com/675/Legislative-Actions

The Temple Terrace Mayor and City Council believe in the importance of Home Rule and the ability of this elected body to best understand the wants and needs of our City. At their March 16 meeting, the Council passed four resolutions that outline their...

Library Closed Until Feb. 3

The Temple Terrace Public Library will be closed until Feb. 3 for cleaning and sanitizing. Curbside Pickup is available during regular operating hours.

Due to COVID-19 protocols, the Temple Terrace Public Library will be closed until Wednesday, Feb. 3 for cleaning and sanitizing. During this time, staff will offer Curbside Pickup service during regular operating hours (Mon. - Sat., from 10am - 4pm.) All...

New Trash Cart Delivery Begins Jan. 11

A 95-gallon trash cart – or 65-gallon if you made that request – will be delivered to all residences serviced by the City beginning next Monday, Jan. 11. (Delivery will take up to 10 business days). You may begin to use the carts upon receipt.

Coming the week of January 11... A New Approach to Municipal Solid Waste!
A 95-gallon cart – or 65-gallon if you made that request – will be delivered to all residences serviced by the City beginning next Monday (delivery will take up to 10 business...

Holiday Schedule

City offices, the Family Rec Complex and the Public Library are closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25. There will be no residential trash pick-up or recycling on those days. Pick up will resume on your next regularly scheduled day.

City offices, the Family Rec Complex and the Public Library will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25. There will be no residential trash pick-up or recycling on those days. Pick up will resume on your next regularly scheduled day. Offices...

NO Boil Water Notice for Temple Terrace Water Customers

Please note that the City's water supply remains unaffected by the watermain break in Tampa. There is no City-wide boil water notice in Temple Terrace.

Please note that the City's water supply remains unaffected by the watermain break in Tampa. There is no City-wide boil water notice in Temple Terrace. If you get water (and bills) from the City of Tampa, the break may have an effect on your service and...

Holiday Schedule

City offices and facilities will be closed this Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no residential sanitation services on those days. The Rec Complex will be closed on Thanksgiving, but will be open Friday from 8am - 2pm.

A reminder that City offices and facilities including the Temple Terrace Public Library will be closed this Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no residential sanitation services on those days. Pickups will resume on Monday,...

New Trash Program moving ahead - requests for 65-gal carts (in place of standard 95-gal) being taken

As part of a new semi-automated municipal solid waste program, a free 95-gallon cart will be delivered to your home by the City in late fall/early winter UNLESS you call Public Works at 813.506.6560 by Oct. 31 to request a smaller 65-gallon cart.

A new semi-automated municipal solid waste initiative is coming to Temple Terrace. As part of this program, a 95-gallon cart will be delivered to residences serviced by the City free-of-charge in late fall / early winter UNLESS you call Public Works at...

Face masks available to City residents

Face coverings are required in all County businesses beginning today (6/24) at 5pm. Masks are available in packs of 5 for pick-up in front of the TT Public Library, 202 Bullard Parkway, M-F between 10am and 4pm until supplies are depleted.

Face Coverings Available to City Residents

The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy group enacted an order to require face coverings in all County businesses, including those in Temple Terrace, beginning at 5pm today, June 24. The County has provided the...

RED, WHITE AND BLUE YARD DECORATING CONTEST

While COVID-19 rained on our 4th of July parade, the City of Temple Terrace and the TT Arts Council invite all residents and businesses to celebrate the 4th by entering their homes or establishments in our RED, WHITE AND BLUE YARD DECORATING CONTEST.

To register, participants should send an email with “Red, White and Blue” in the subject line to TTArtsCouncil@gmail.com. Provide your name, address and phone number and indicate in which of two categories your entry falls: Seize Day (daytime judging) or...

Revised Recycling Program starts week of June 29

Curbside green bin recycling will resume for paper/cardboard products ONLY beginning the week of June 29. Starting July 6, five metal and plastic drop off points will be available in the City. Glass recycling has been discontinued.

Following a suspension of collection due to cautions surrounding COVID-19, the City will resume its complimentary recycling program for residents in the following manner:
PAPER AND CARDBOARD
Collection of recyclable paper products will begin the week of...

June 2 City Council meeting

Due to COVID-19 precautions, City Hall is closed to the public. Admittance to the June 2 City Council meeting will be limited to those deemed essential. Public comment will be accepted in person in the City Hall parking lot, via email or phone.

Due to precautions surrounding COVID-19, City Hall remains closed to the public. Admittance to the June 2 City Council meeting will be limited to those deemed essential who have been notified in advance. As always, the public may view the meeting “live”...

City of Temple Terrace to begin reopening facilities on Monday, May 18 with restrictions

The Family Recreation Complex and Library will reopen on Monday, May 18 with new, temporary operating hours and other restrictions. City Hall remains closed, however the City Council meeting will be held May 19, with opportunities for public comment.

The City of Temple Terrace will reopen its Family Recreation Complex, 6610 Whiteway Dr., on Monday, May 18. The new, temporary hours will be 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Parkway, likewise will...

Wednesday Yard Waste Pickups Resume 4/29; Recycling Remains Suspended

The City will resume regular yard waste pickups next Wednesday, April 29. Normal guidelines will apply. Please read the entire message to review.

During Wednesday's Yard Waste Blitz, our crews picked up more than 282 tons of yard debris - more than half of which was manually loaded onto trucks! The City will resume regular yard waste pickups next Wednesday, April 29. As always, tree limbs must be...

Yard Waste Blitz tomorrow (4/22)

A Residential Yard Waste Blitz is planned for Wednesday, April 22. All yard waste left at the curb by 7am that day will be picked up.

Yard Waste will be picked up throughout the City tomorrow, April 22, beginning at 7am. As always, tree limbs must be shorter than 3 feet in length and less than 5 inches in diameter and bundled. Grass clippings and leaves must be containerized. Do not...

April 21 City Council meeting cancelled

The City Council meeting scheduled for April 21 has been cancelled due to concerns and cautions surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic. The next scheduled meeting is May 5. A decision regarding that meeting will be forthcoming.