Temple Terrace has spoken! The results of our very first Best of Temple Terrace 2026 are here, and it's time to celebrate the local businesses that earned the community's recognition.
Our first Best of Temple Terrace contest taught us something already: announcing results across 24 categories is a little more work than we imagined! We're a few days behind schedule, but we're excited to finally share the results.
And what a great way to celebrate the businesses that make our community special!
🏆 Who Made the List?
After 250+ verified voters took part, with 100+ local businesses represented on the ballot, we now have our results!
Across 24 categories, businesses have earned recognition as category winners, first runners-up, and second runners-up, with additional recognition where positions were tied.
Whether they finished first, second, or third, every one of these businesses deserves recognition for being among the community's favorites.
Ready to see who made the list?
Take a look, find your favorites, and join us in congratulating these wonderful local businesses!
And to everyone who voted, thank you! Your participation helped shine a light on the independent businesses, local favorites, and community gems that make Temple Terrace such a special place.
❤️ This Is Just the Beginning!
Our first Best of Temple Terrace has been a wonderful starting point, and we're already looking forward to what's next.
We're planning a special Food & Drinks edition of Best of Temple Terrace, giving the community another opportunity to celebrate the local restaurants, cafés, eateries, and other food-and-drink favorites we all enjoy.
We'll share more details and let everyone know as soon as the ballot goes live. Stay tuned!
🎁 Special Offers from Neighborhood Businesses
Best of Temple Terrace isn't just about recognizing great local businesses. It's also about helping you discover them, experience what they have to offer, and enjoy a few special perks along the way!
We're reaching out to local businesses to put together a collection of special offers exclusively for Best of Temple Terrace newsletter subscribers.
Our goal is to bring you at least 12 genuinely worthwhile local offers — the kind that make you say, "That's a deal worth checking out!"
We're working on it, and we hope to have the collection ready before Black Friday.
Want to enjoy these offers and discover more local favorites?
Subscribe to the Best of Temple Terrace newsletter and be among the first to hear when these offers become available, along with upcoming editions and more ways to celebrate our community.
Let's keep celebrating local, together!
