TEMPLE TERRACE - Although many call him a hero, Marshall Duncan is rarely one to revel in the praises of his gallantry. "I just do what I'm trained to do," said Duncan, 45, the aquatics supervisor at the Temple Terrace Family Recreation Complex, where as an American Red Cross-certified lifeguard and instructor he oversees all swim-lesson and lifeguard-training programs. ...more

July 25, 2008

Tucked within north-central Hillsborough County is a 7-square-mile borough branded by its majestic oak trees, Mediterranean-style architecture and the Hillsborough River. ...more

July 16, 2008

Despite a projected $1.2 million shortfall in state funding because of the flagging economy, city budget planners don't expect to recommend a property tax increase. ...more

July 12, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - Despite a projected $1.2 million shortfall in state funding because of the flagging economy, city budget planners don't expect to recommend a property tax increase. However, city officials are considering a monthly garbage pickup rate increase of $1 or going from twice-weekly to once-a-week service. In addition, the city's annual residential spring clean-up may be eliminated. ...more

July 8, 2008

Like many small communities that abut major cities, Temple Terrace has a huge traffic problem it can't control. The city has no jurisdiction over the main arteries of Fowler and Fletcher avenues or 56th Street, but the city's future growth is limited by these failing roads. ...more

July 5, 2008

City officials and the development partners leading Temple Terrace's downtown revitalization project are in the final stages of approving the project's site plan. ...more

July 5, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - City officials and the development partners leading Temple Terrace's downtown revitalization project are in the final stages of approving the project's site plan. ...more

July 2, 2008

The city's new redevelopment director came onboard Monday. Michael Marshall will oversee the $45 million downtown revitalization project that is to include 20.36 acres of retail, residential, restaurant, office and civic/cultural components southeast of Bullard Parkway and 56th Street. The property is the site of two antiquated shopping plazas. ...more

May 24, 2008

The city will not consolidate its emergency dispatch operations with those of Hillsborough County. ...more

May 24, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - The city will not consolidate its emergency dispatch operations with those of Hillsborough County. It was an option Temple Terrace Police Chief Tony Velong brought up during a budget workshop as a means to trim the city's costs. He said the action would save the city $1 million a year. The city is facing a potential revenue loss of $1.4 million because of state-mandated rollbacks in property taxes. ...more

May 20, 2008