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.
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Tampa International Airport's ambitious expansion includes 69 new shops and restaurants in a renovated Main Terminal. Airport officials hope to establish the terminal as a shopping and dining destination for locals.
New Orleans-based hotel developer HRI Properties is the latest player to get in on downtown Tampa's boom with a dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House