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π± Patch AM: How one neighbor turned a Temple Terrace street into a holiday destination
And check out Field Trip: The Lemon Orchard Venue on the Lake β Temple Terrace Garden Club on the Temple Terrace Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How one neighbor turned a Temple Terrace street into a holiday destination
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
- Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Temple Terrace Resident Transforms Neighborhood Into 60,000-Light Holiday Display (myq105.com) β A Temple Terrace neighbor has turned River Ridge Drive in the River Run subdivision into a massive 60,000-light holiday drive-through display that draws thousands of visitors each December. Running through the first week of January, the synchronized light show features music on 95.5 FM, a snow machine on weekends, and Christmas Eve visits from Santa, Mrs. Claus, and friends.
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πΈ Around Temple Terrace
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π Upcoming Events in Temple Terrace
β Featured events β
- Field Trip: The Lemon Orchard Venue on the Lake β Temple Terrace Garden Club
The Lemon orchard venue on the lake, 11291 Knights Griffin Rd, Thonotosassa
9:30 am
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- Inclusive Dance Party at F.R.I.E.N.D.S. West Florida
Greater Tampa Showmen's Association , 12350 N 56th St , Temple Terrace
7:00 pm - Christmas Eve
Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church , 304 Druid Hills Rd , Temple Terrace
5:00 pm - Last Thursday of Every Month at Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille
Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille , 8448 N 56th St , Temple Terrace
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
π£ Temple Terrace Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Wednesday Gathering Meditation & Discussion
Unity of Tampa , 2610 Silver Lake Ave , Tampa
6:30 pm - Book Discussion
Seffner-Mango Branch Library , 410 N Kingsway Rd , Seffner
11:00 am - Bilingual Story Time
Egypt Lake Partnership Library , 3403 W Lambright St , Tampa
3:30 pm - Matchmaking a Family Tree
Thonotosassa Branch Library , 10715 Main St , Thonotosassa
4:00 pm - Merry Little Mat Pilates & Wine Tasting at The Osprey View
The Osprey View , 11501 Thonotosassa Rd , Thonotosassa
6:00 pm - SALSA POWER VEN A PASARLA DIFERENTE DJ ECHENIQUE - EIKER BAND LIVE!
Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill , 4235 W Waters Ave , Tampa
9:30 pm - Beagle Meet Up @ Mango Dog Park β December 20, 2025, Seffner, FL
Mango Dog Park , 11717 Clay Pit Rd , Seffner
9:30 am - STEAM Time: Snow Globe
78th Street Community Library , 7625 Palm River Rd , Tampa
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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π Nearby News
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- Soccer Game Preview: DeLand vs. University + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)
Tampa
- 18-year-old helps rescue woman from Tampa home next to abandoned house fire (fox13news.com)
- Iowa fan guide to Tampa for the ReliaQuest Bowl (dailyiowan.com)
- Thousands sign petition calling for legal action against TECO over βprice gouging' (wfla.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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