City of Temple Terrace

City of Temple Terrace Incorporated in 1925, Temple Terrace is a city of 27,000 on the banks of the Hillsborough River. https://bit.ly/m/City-of-Temple-Terrace Since 1925."

Welcome to the official page for the City of Temple Terrace. The City of Temple Terrace affords an unparalleled standard of living for its 26,000+ residents, marrying a small-town feel with urban amenities. Situated just outside of Tampa, Temple Terrace boasts beautiful parks with picturesque views of the Hillsborough River, a public library and recreation center, an historic golf and country club and easy access to institutions of higher learning including USF and Florida College and such attractions as the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) and Busch Gardens. Local government champions the interests of residents and businesses in the area. City Council consists of: Mayor Andy Ross, Vice Mayor James Chambers, and Council Members Alison Fernandez, Gil Schisler and Meredith Abel. City Manager Carlos Baía and the dedicated City employees support the City's mission of: Deliver professional services to our community while promoting, protecting, and preserving the heritage, natural resources, and quality of life for future generations of our amazing city. Temple Terrace: "Amazing City. Social Media Policy

Moderation of Third Party Content
The City's social media sites serve as a limited public forum and all content published is subject to monitoring. User-generated posts will be rejected or hidden when the content:
• is off-subject or out of context
• contains obscenity or material that appeals to the prurient interest
• contains personal identifying information or sensitive personal information
• contains offensive terms that target protected classes
• is threatening, harassing, or discriminatory
• contains information that reasonably could compromise individual or public safety
• advertises or promotes a commercial product or service, or any entity or individual

Public Records Law
City social media sites are subject to applicable public records laws. Any content maintained in a social media format related to City business, including communication posted by the City and communication received from citizens, is a public record. The Marketing & Communications Office is responsible for responding completely and accurately to any public records request for social media content.

THANK YOU! to everyone who came out to receive a tree and help the City remain a Tree City! We also appreciate everyone ...
09/15/2026

THANK YOU! to everyone who came out to receive a tree and help the City remain a Tree City!
We also appreciate everyone who brought old documents to be shredded and recycled. Your efforts help make our community a little greener.
A special thank you to our Arborist, Joe Ferris, and the City employees who volunteered their time to help residents. And thank you to Smurfit WestRock for donating equipment and services to our community! 🌱

The 2026 City Council Candidate Forum is your opportunity to meet the five candidates running for three seats on the Tem...
09/14/2026

The 2026 City Council Candidate Forum is your opportunity to meet the five candidates running for three seats on the Temple Terrace City Council and hear their responses to questions from the community.

Tuesday, October 13
Doors open at 5pm | Forum begins at 6pm
Omar K. Lightfoot Center, 10901 N. 56th St.

Have a question for the candidates? Question cards and submission boxes are available at the Omar K. Lightfoot Center, Temple Terrace Public Library and Family Recreation Complex.

09/12/2026

Own an older home or property in Temple Terrace? It may be eligible for Local Historic Designation.

Properties at least 50 years old may qualify based on their historical, architectural, archaeological or cultural significance. Designation formally recognizes your property’s place in Temple Terrace history, helps preserve the community’s character and documents its story for future generations.

Interested property owners can apply for an evaluation through the City’s Historic Preservation program. Learn more by clicking the following link 🔗 https://www.templeterrace.gov/796/Historic-Preservation-Office

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and hold their families and loved ones close in our he...
09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and hold their families and loved ones close in our hearts.

We honor the courage of the first responders and everyday people who stepped forward to help others during an unimaginable moment. May we continue to carry their spirit with us. ❤️

09/09/2026

Official Stream/Recording of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board meeting held on July 22, 2026.

Agenda:
https://templeterrace.gov/archive.aspx -311fd8d16e93584c48f1d1fb6248ceb7

09/09/2026

CLEAR THE CLUTTER. Bring your unwanted paper documents to our FREE Paper Shredding Event TOMORROW! Smurfit WestRock will be on site to securely shred your documents.

September 10 | 5–7 p.m. Family Recreation Complex

Please remove binders and binder clips before arriving. Staples are accepted, but removing them beforehand is preferred.

And while you’re there, our Free Tree Giveaway will be happening at the same time! Temple Terrace residents can choose from 180 fruit trees while supplies last. Proof of Temple Terrace residency is required for the tree giveaway only.

09/08/2026

Stay in the know when it matters! Sign up for Temple Terrace Text Alerts for urgent City updates sent straight to your phone. Sign up by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/TempleTerraceTextAlerts

Happy Labor Day, Temple Terrace!Today, we recognize the hard work and contributions of workers throughout our community ...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, Temple Terrace!

Today, we recognize the hard work and contributions of workers throughout our community and beyond.

As a reminder, City offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day. Normal operating hours will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8.

We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

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Temple Terrace, FL

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