Temple Terrace

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Named after the hybrid "Temple" oranges and the surrounding "Terraced" terrain, Temple Terrace was incorporated on May 28, 1925, and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. With an estimated population of 24,000, the city staff of 300+ and a host of volunteers are dedicated to excellence and providing public services unsurpassed by any in the area. The architecture of the community was developed in the Mediterranean Revival theme, as the Florida sunshine and climate reminded many of exotic locales such as the Mediterranean area and Spain, and developers sought to capture this mystique in the architecture of the community. Red barrel tiles from Spain and Cuba certified to...