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Christopher Curry

Chris Curry has been a writer for the 83 Degrees Media team since 2017. Chris also served as the development editor for a time before assuming the role of managing editor in May 2022.

Chris lives in Clearwater. His professional career includes more than 15 years as a newspaper reporter, primarily in Ocala and Gainesville, before moving back home to the Tampa Bay Area. He enjoys the local music scene, the warm winters and Tampa Bay's abundance of outdoor festivals and events. When he's not working or spending time with family, he can frequently be found hoofing the trails at one of Pinellas County's nature parks.

Christopher Curry's Latest Articles

Midtown East gets its close-up

Tampa's newest office tower, Midtown East, offers state-of-the-art technology in a comfortable lounge-like environment.

(Mid) October arts roundup: Ybor Arts Tour, Halloween happenings

Our arts roundup has the Ybor Arts Tour, Halloween-themed events, and more.

Clearwater turns surplus properties into redevelopment opportunities

Clearwater is marketing dozens of surplus city parcels with strong redevelopment potential.

Walk Bike Tampa's third annual World Car-Free Day celebration is Saturday, September 20th.
World Car-Free Day Tampa returns Saturday

Walk Bike Tampa's World Car-Free Day returns Saturday, September 20th, with more community partners, more locations, and its largest year yet. 

The Museum of Motherhood in St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District expanded its health, wellness, and education initiative with support from a Community Foundation Tampa Bay competitive grant award
Community Foundation Tampa Bay competitive grants support nonprofits and their mission

Community Foundation Tampa Bay's annual competitive grant program supports nonprofits working to improve the quality of life in communities across the region.

Pinellas County Commission Chair Brian Scott proposes the county stop funding its local arts agency, Creative Pinellas, in the budget year starting October 1.
County Commission chair proposes to stop funding Creative Pinellas

Pinellas County Commission Chair Brian Scott proposes the county stop funding its local arts agency, Creative Pinellas, in the budget year starting October 1.

The Tampa City Ballet, shown here during a March 2025 performance of "Don Quixote" at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center, is part of the center's annual arts festival
September arts: New Tampa Performing Arts Center Annual Arts Festival returns, much more

September's Tampa Bay arts scene has the New Tampa Performing Arts Center's annual festival, a St. Pete Warehouse Arts District Association exhibition reflecting on the dismantling of USAID, Powerstories' presentation of "Ada and the Engine," and much more.

The Book Rescuers has grown from a driveway yard sale to a 14,400 square-foot warehouse location with 10 employees and a calendar of community events.
The Book Rescuers: Largo business on mission to rehome books, build community

George and Sarah Brooks have taken The Book Rescuers from a yard sale in their driveway to a 14,400 square-foot warehouse location that's part bookstore, part community gathering place.

New Community Foundation Tampa Bay Chair Linda O. Simmons brings extensive nonprofit leadership experience to the role.
Community Foundation Tampa Bay Chair Linda O. Simmons looks to grow nonprofit’s impact, drive change

New Community Foundation Tampa Bay Board Chair Linda O. Simmons brings extensive nonprofit leadership experience and a commitment to drive positive change.

Improv trio Wisenheimer performs in the Mainstage Theatre during the 2023 Countdown Improv Festival. The Countdown is back August 6th through 10th.
August arts: Countdown Improv, “Sacred Pilgrimage,” much more

Our August - and august - arts roundup has the Countdown Improv Festival in Ybor, "Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudí and Galban” at The Portico in downtown Tampa, "In a New Light" at the Tampa Museum of Art, and more.

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