🌱 Patch AM: What Culver’s approval and a big density boost mean for Temple Terrace

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In today's newsletter:

• What Culver’s approval and a big density boost mean for Temple Terrace
• How Temple Terrace’s new turf field transforms Buddy Baseball this season
• Will Tallahassee fully fund Temple Terrace’s hardened emergency center?

Also on today's calendar: Teen Tasty Treats: Boba Party and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 68, low: 58.
• Thursday: Mainly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 63 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Site plan for Temple Terrace's first Culver's approved (tampabeacon.com) — Temple Terrace City Council has approved the site plan for the city’s first Culver’s on Fowler Avenue and backed a land-use change that could double housing density on nearby property. Residents raised flooding and traffic concerns, while others argued denser development fits Temple Terrace’s urban core and transit access.
   

• Build it with synthetic turf, and they will come (tampabeacon.com) — Temple Terrace has unveiled a new synthetic turf Buddy Baseball field, jointly funded with Hillsborough County, to better serve players with special needs. The upgraded surface behind Lewis Elementary will allow more teams, safer play for wheelchair users, and a smoother upcoming season for this long-running Temple Terrace-based league.
   

• Legislative Session preview: Tampa Bay area lawmakers collectively seek some $400M in funding for local projects (floridapolitics.com) — State Rep. Traci Koster is seeking $4.5 million to harden Temple Terrace’s Emergency Operations Center, which also houses critical city computer systems and backup police and fire dispatch. The request is part of a broader $400 million wish list Tampa Bay lawmakers are bringing to this year’s Legislative Session, with many projects competing amid tighter state budget projections.
   

📸 Around Temple Terrace

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Temple Terrace

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 14

• New Year, New Wines to Taste
  Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille, 8448 N 56th St, Temple Terrace
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 15

• Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
  Temple Terrace, FL Calendar Temple Terrace, FL 33617
  5:30 pm
• Teen Tasty Treats: Boba Party
  Temple Terrace Public Library , 202 Bullard Pkwy , Temple Terrace
  6:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• Police Explorer Recruitment Event
  Temple Terrace, FL Calendar , 6610 Whiteway Dr , Temple Terrace
  10:30 am

Monday January 19

• River Watch Task Force Meeting
  Temple Terrace City Hall , 11250 N 56th St , Temple Terrace
  4:30 pm

Tuesday January 20

• Mahjong & Scrabble for Adults
  Temple Terrace Public Library , 202 Bullard Pkwy , Temple Terrace
  2:00 pm
• City Council Meeting
  Temple Terrace, FL Calendar Temple Terrace, FL 33617
  6:00 pm

Wednesday January 21

• Coffee with a Cop
  Temple Terrace, FL Calendar , 10901 N 56th St , Temple Terrace
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 14

• 2026 Florida RV SuperShow
  Expo Hall , 4800 US-301 , Tampa
  9:00 am

Saturday January 17

• Youth Vision & Affirmations Day
  The DIY Room , 7402 N 56th St 480 Building 400 , Tampa
  5:00 pm
• Painting in the Trap - Tampa
  The DIY Room , 7402 N 56th St 480 Building 400 , Tampa
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 24

• Tampa Gun Show
  Expo Hall , 4800 US-301 , Tampa
  9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

University

• Some UF Venezuelan students have new hopes of returning home. Others aren't so sure. - The Independent Florida Alligator (alligator.org)
• Halfway to March: How the 11-5 Gators compare to last year's championship squad - The Independent Florida Alligator (alligator.org)
• High pollen levels reported across parts of Florida (wuft.org)

Tampa

• Tampa Welcomes One of the Nation's Largest Music Education Conferences (tampa.gov)
• Protests Planned For Immigration Officer Hiring Fair In Tampa Bay (patch.com)
• Director, Marketplace Advertising, Ashley Furniture (homenewsnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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