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🌱 Patch AM: How will Temple Terrace’s new rental rules change your neighborhood?
Spotted on the Temple Terrace calendar: Last Thursday of Every Month at Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille

Cheers Temple Terrace! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Temple Terrace’s new rental rules change your neighborhood?
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve.
Find out what's happening in Temple Terracefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Temple Terracefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Temple Terrace approves sweeping rules for short-term rentals (tampabeacon.com) — Temple Terrace has approved strict new rules for short-term rentals that will bring inspections, annual fees, occupancy caps, and quiet hours starting July 1. About 150 rental properties will need certificates of use, fire inspections, and on-call local contacts, with violations facing fines, suspensions, or liens. City leaders say the goal is to protect neighborhoods and ensure all operators follow the same standards.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Temple Terrace
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★ Featured events ★
- 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
Thursday December 25
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Other local events
- Christmas Eve
Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church , 304 Druid Hills Rd , Temple Terrace
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Shimmering Lights Winter Walk the Lights
Sun-Kissed Acres , 2302 N Dover Rd , Dover
6:30 pm - A Course in Miracles 7:15 pm In-person & Zoom
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7:00 pm - Psychometry & Mediumship Group
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7:00 pm - Wednesday Gathering Meditation & Discussion
Unity of Tampa , 2610 Silver Lake Ave , Tampa
6:30 pm - Shimmering Lights Winter Walk-Thru
Sun-Kissed Acres , 2302 N Dover Rd , Dover
6:30 pm - Swim Lessons - School Age - Intermediate
North Brandon Family YMCA , 3097 S Kingsway Rd , Seffner
11:40 am - The 2026 Freedom Shift: Escape the Trap & Build Your Legacy
410 N Kingsway Rd , Seffner
3:45 pm - Michael Winslow at Side Splitters at The Grove
Side Splitters Comedy Club - Wesley Chapel , 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd Theater , Unit 7 , Wesley Chapel
7:30 pm - EL POZON DE TAMPA
Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill , 4235 W Waters Ave , Tampa
9:00 pm - Rusty & Laurie Wright
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood (in Seminole Hard Rock Tampa) , 5223 Orient Rd , Tampa
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Tuesday December 30
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