5 Things To Know Today

1. A small piece of Temple Terrace history will be destroyed when the final buildings at the Terrace Plaza shopping center come down to make way for the new redevelopment. There is no way to save the Publix mural, but one resident has thought of a work-around.

2. Blogger talks about the benefits of buying locally grown produce in his latest post.

3. Officer Tracy Mishler had two crimes to report this this week, and both of them involved burglars entering homes through an unlocked door or window. How often do you lock up your home? Answer that question and see how you compare with others in Temple Terrace.

4. Columnist Diana Weber encourages parents to take advantage of cooler weather by spending time with their kids in this week’s .

5. , which began this month, pairs kids with special needs with a “buddy,” who can help the player fulfill his or her position on the field.