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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

Feeding Tampa Bay community response effort continues post-shutdown

Feeding Tampa Bay emergency food distributions continue during post-shutdown recovery.

Tampa Bay arts roundup: SHINE Mural Festival, Arts Annual, more

The 11th SHINE Mural Festival and Creative Pinellas' Arts Annual 8 are a sample of Tampa Bay's arts happenings.

Tampa launches West Riverwalk expansion

The long-planned expansion of the Tampa Riverwalk along the west side of the Hillsborough River is beginning.

Help shape Westshore’s future, take community survey

The Westshore Community Survey lets workers and residents share their views on the district.

Community artists go positive following state’s street mural ban

Community art projects spread a positive message to counteract negativity stirred by state's street art ban. 

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.

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