Temple Terrace Local

11/22/2025

✨ LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT ✨

Meet Nicole Otero, the healing hands behind Zen Rebalance — a peaceful oasis dedicated to helping people find relief, relaxation, and a renewed sense of balance. ✨

Located at 7403 Temple Terrace Hwy, Suite B, Zen Rebalance is the go-to space for anyone looking to melt away stress, ease muscle tension, and restore harmony in both body and mind. Nicole offers massage therapy and Reiki services designed to support stress relief, pain reduction, relaxation, improved sleep, and overall well-being.

Her most-loved service? The 90-minute deep tissue massage — and clients can’t stop raving about the incredible relief they feel afterwards. Whether it’s better posture, deeper sleep, or simply the ability to breathe and move without discomfort, Nicole’s sessions help people feel like the best version of themselves. 🌙💆‍♂️💆‍♀️

Nicole brings warmth and personality to her work. She’s a mom of three boys 💙 who loves learning about crystals 🔮 and enjoys playing pool just for fun 🎱 — proof that a little balance goes a long way!

✨ Special Holiday Offer! ✨

For Black Friday through Cyber Monday (Nov 28th to Dec 1st), enjoy huge savings.

Massage
● 75-minute sessions — Everyday $125 → Holiday $95 (Save $30)
● 90-minute sessions — Everyday $150 → Holiday $110 (Save $40)
● 120-minute sessions — Everyday $200 → Holiday $150 (Save $50)

Reiki
● 45-minute sessions — Everyday $80 → Holiday $64 (Save $16)

Gift certificates are also available — the perfect self-care gift for someone you love (or for yourself!).

Want to experience the magic of Zen Rebalance? Visit zenrebalance.com to learn more or book a session 🌐. Prefer calling? Dial (813) 602-2290.

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10/28/2025

✨ LOCAL BUSINESS FEATURE ✨

We found a hidden gem for true relaxation— Zen Rebalance, now near Temple Terrace!

📍 7403 Temple Terrace Hwy, Suite B, Tampa, FL 33637

Learn how Nicole’s personalized massage and Reiki healing are changing lives in our newest feature.

Read it here ➡️

Zen Rebalance: A Sanctuary for Healing, Balance, and Renewal

10/21/2025

✨ LOCAL BUSINESS FEATURE ✨

Bubble tea lovers, this one’s for you! 💫

We’ve just published a feature on Romeo Tea — their signature drinks, best customer moments, and why this cozy shop is worth a stop.

📍 5003 E Fowler Ave B, Tampa, FL 33617

Tag someone who needs a sweet (or fruity) treat and dive into the full story here ➡️

Romeo Tea: Tampa’s Bubble-Tea Bliss in Every Sip

10/18/2025

✨ LOCAL BUSINESS FEATURE ✨

If you haven’t checked out Royal Diaspora Coffee Company over on E Busch Blvd yet, you’re missing out on one of Tampa’s most unique and welcoming coffee experiences ☕️!

📍 4802 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617

This Black-owned, family-run café roasts its own beans, sources ethically from small farms, and serves creative drinks like the Sweet Potato Pie Latte (yes, it comes with a slice of pie on top!) 🥧.

We just published a feature on their story, from their cultural roots to their community focus, and it’s a must-read for local coffee lovers.

💛 Read the full feature here:

Royal Diaspora Coffee: Brewing Community, Culture & Connection in Tampa

07/04/2025

🎆 Happy 4th of July, Temple Terrace! 🎇

Today, we celebrate freedom, fireworks, family, and a little bit of grilled everything. 💥

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, officially breaking free from British rule and giving birth to the United States of America. What followed was a legacy of hard-fought liberty, diverse voices, and the American spirit of resilience and possibility.

💡 Fun Fact: Americans consume around 150 million hot dogs on the 4th of July alone — that’s enough to stretch from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles more than five times! 🌭 It’s no wonder the holiday has earned its place as the unofficial 'hot dog holiday' of the year.

Whether you're waving the Stars and Stripes at a local parade, lighting sparklers with the kids, or enjoying some sweet corn at a backyard BBQ, take a moment today to reflect on what freedom means — and how we can help preserve it for future generations. 🗽

👇 What’s your favorite 4th of July tradition? Got a spot with the best view of fireworks? Share it in the comments!

06/21/2025

🧘‍♀️ Strike a pose... and some inner peace! 🧘‍♂️

Today is International Yoga Day, and there's no better time to take a deep breath, stretch it out, and reconnect with yourself — mind, body, and spirit.

First celebrated in 2015, this day was proposed by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and adopted by the United Nations to raise global awareness about the many health benefits of yoga. And let’s be honest — whether you’re a seasoned yogi or someone who attempted downward dog once and fell asleep in child’s pose — there’s something undeniably magical about the balance yoga brings.

💡 Fun fact: The word 'yoga' comes from the Sanskrit word 'yuj,' meaning 'to unite.' Fitting, right? Because yoga is all about connecting your breath with movement, your body with your mind — and maybe even your neighbors with a good ol’ community class in the park!

🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️✨ Whether it’s sunrise salutations or five quiet minutes in savasana, today’s the day to roll out your mat and celebrate this ancient practice that’s still changing lives across the world.

👇 Where’s your favorite place in Temple Terrace to unwind, stretch, or take a yoga class? Tag them and show them some love below!

06/19/2025

🎉 Celebrating Freedom: Happy Juneteenth! ❤️💚🖤

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a powerful day in American history that marks the end of slavery in the United States. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, it wasn’t until June 19, 1865, that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to deliver the news, over two years later, that all enslaved people were now free.

Juneteenth, short for 'June Nineteenth,' has since grown into a vibrant celebration of Black freedom, resilience, culture, and joy. From parades and festivals to music, storytelling, and reflection, it’s a time to honor the past while continuing to build a better future.

✨ Fun Fact: Texas was the first state to declare Juneteenth an official holiday in 1980. And as of 2021, it’s now a federal holiday across the U.S.

📣 Let’s talk — how do you honor or reflect on Juneteenth? Are there any traditions you’ve started with your family or community?

06/15/2025

👔 Happy Father’s Day, Temple Terrace! 💙

Today’s all about the dads — the fixers, the grill-masters, the advice-givers, and the guys who somehow know 'exactly' how to turn a car ride into a life lesson. Whether it’s a quiet nod of approval or a full-on bear hug, dads have a special way of showing up when it matters most.

📜 A little history: Father’s Day became an official U.S. holiday in 1972, but its roots trace back to 1910, when Sonora Smart Dodd, inspired by Mother's Day, wanted to honor her single father, who raised six children in Washington state. Talk about dad strength! 💪

🥸 Fun Fact: The tie became the unofficial Father’s Day gift in the 1980s — and while it may still be a go-to, many dads secretly prefer socks with personality or just a nap on the couch.

🎣 Whether your dad taught you how to fish at Riverhills Park, fix a flat, or never leave the house without snacks — today is the day to say thanks.

👴 What’s the best “dad-vice” you’ve ever received? Share it in the comments.

06/14/2025

Happy Flag Day! 🎉

Today, we raise our flags high and proud in celebration of Flag Day — a tribute to the stars and stripes that symbolize our unity, freedom, and American spirit. 🎆 On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the first version of the American flag. Fast forward to 1916, and President Woodrow Wilson established Flag Day as a national observance — and we’ve been saluting ever since!

⭐ Fun Fact: The iconic 50-star design was created by a 17-year-old named Robert Heft for a school project — and he only got a B–! When it was later chosen as the official design, his teacher bumped it up to an A! 👏

From the streets of Riverhills Drive to the neighborhoods around 56th Street, Temple Terrace is full of families and local heroes who keep the flag flying with pride.

❤️ So tell us, neighbors: Do you remember who first taught you how to fold the flag or recite the Pledge of Allegiance? Maybe a teacher at Temple Terrace Elementary? Or a grandparent who served?

Hit that 👍 if you’re flying the flag today.

05/13/2025

📉 A recent study by Constant Contact found that 83% of Americans would be upset if their favorite small businesses shut down—and 40% said they’d be devastated.

We’ve seen it here in Temple Terrace. Over the last couple of years, some beloved spots have vanished—but many are still hanging on.

💬 What’s one local place that closed in the last few years that you still miss today? Whether it was your go-to lunch spot, a family-run shop, or a weekend favorite…

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