Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The gun was stolen from a Winter Haven Police Officer on May 18.
A man who athorities say stole a service weapon from an off-duty Winter Haven Police officer was arrested in the Temple Terrace area Tuesday. Damarius Antwun Matthews, 23, was arrested at about 6:45 p.m. at 8713 North 48th Street in the Temple Terrace area, accoridng to the Winter Haven Police Department. "Matthews had a warrant for his arrest for Robbery and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon after he snatched off-duty Deputy Regina Hulverson's purse containing her Department issued badge and credentials along with a .380 Ruger on May 18, 2013 at a Winter Haven grocery store," the department said in an email to Temple Terrace Patch. The gun and credentials that police say were stolen are still missing. Police are asking for …
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Temple Terrace Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a …
Here's what you need to know about trash pickup, school, mail delivery and other government services around Hillsborough County for the Memorial Day holiday.
Monday, May 27 is Memorial Day, a federal holiday. Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Temple Terrace and around Hillsborough County in observance of the holiday: Temple Terrace City Hall and other government offices will be closed Monday. Lightfoot Recreation Center will also be closed. However, the Family Recreation Complex will be open on Memorial Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m The majority of Hillsborough County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday. Closed county facilities include the administrative offices of county government, neighborhood service centers, all libraries, all county-operated Head Start/Early Head Start Centers, recreation centers, senior centers and nutrition sites. There will be no school for …
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See what most people order for lunch at the River Run Preserve eatery.
Ask server Jackie Zelaya what the most popular item on Tequila Mexican Restaurant’s lunch menu is and she won’t hesitate. “Lunch Especial No. 2,” she says. The special, which costs $6.25, comes with an enchilada, a taco, and rice and beans. Have you had the Lunch Especial No. 2? How’d you like it? What else do you recommend at Tequila Mexican Restaurant in the River Run Preserve shopping center? Tell us in the comments. Let Patch save you time. Get local stories like this emailed to your inbox everyday when you sign up for the Temple Terrace Patch newsletter.
The second-graders tied for first place in the Radiant Peace Foundation's annual education contest.
A group of Temple Terrace Elementary students received national honors for their efforts to promote peace. Lynn Smalley's second-grade class at Temple Terrace Elementary School tied for first place in the Radiant Peace Foundation's annual education contest. The students each made dozens of greeting cards as a year-long service project to deliver to veterans at the James Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa. In addition, they wrote and illustrated a book dedicated to the veterans who have served the United States, created a peace quilt and made matching T-shirts. "They learned that a small child can make a big difference in someone's day," said Smalley. Each student earned a Radiant Peace patch, a certificate and the class won a monetary …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The annual Student Awards Luncheon took place May 15.
The Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce recognized 19 students at its monthly luncheon May 15. The annual Student Awards Luncheon took place at the Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club. Students were honored for their service to their school communities and fellow students, as well as their academic achievements, said Barbara Sparks McGlinchy, the chamber’s executive director. Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham was the featured speaker, and the luncheon was sponsored by State Farm Insurance-Jimmy Fisher, Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Foundation and Tampa Electric Company. Let Patch save you time. Get local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, …
The Schillingford family holds the school and city accountable for their son's death at a back-to-school party in 2012.
In September 2012, Jesse Schillingford died after nearly drowning at the Temple Terrace Family Recreation Complex swimming pool during a back-to-school party. Last week, the Schillingford family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against The Pepin Academey and the City of Temple Terrace, according to ABC Action News. At the time, an estimated 150 teachers, parents and kids were in attendance. Several lifeguards were also on duty, the city stated in a Temple Terrace Patch report from the time of the incident. Jesse's father, Skelford says that he warned the school that his son wasn't a good swimmer. He claims he was assured everything would be alright, according to the ABC report. Read more about the lawsuit on ABCActionNews.com. See previous…
Some folks with ties to Temple Terrace recently passed away.
The following people with ties to the Temple Terrace community recently passed away. May they rest in peace. Eudora Hernandez passed away May 15, 2013. Jimmie W. Nobles passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 James H. Harvey
Ever wonder what goes into creating your favorite drink at Felicitous Independent Coffee House? Find out by watching this video.
Regular lattes are arguably the most popular drink at coffee shops, said Britani Farley, manager at Felicitous Independent Coffee House in Temple Terrace. Here, Farley shows how Felicitous makes its version. Farley has worked at Felicitous for just more than a year, and was promoted to manager last week. She said she became obsessed with coffee as a teenager when her sister worked at Starbucks. "I just really like coffee," she said. She also added that she's excited about starting in-house roasting at Felicitous, a technique the coffee shop is hoping to introduce by this fall. Let Patch save you time. Get local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast, sign-up here. See …
Carol Dell
1:21 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013
Jamie is right on with his comments and Chris, thank you for trying to clarify this for those of us who feel it is important. My suggestion would be to put "Temple Terrace area" in the headline and in the furture include only homes in the 33617 and 33637 zip code in the listtings for the Temple Terrace area. These two zip codes cover the city of Temple Terrace and the area that truly surrounds us. more ›