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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

Largo's redevelopment includes new apartments near Pinellas Trail.
Largo sees new apartments, shops, streetscaping

Mixed-use developments and public investments are helping Largo's long-sought redevelopment build momentum. 

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10 Years of Change: Urban scene evolves in Downtown Tampa, St. Pete

The rebirths of downtowns in Tampa and St. Pete track well with what the coolest American cities are experiencing over the last decade as the urban lifestyle becomes increasingly attractive to talented people from across the globe. Read more.

Whiskey Cake picks Tampa for 1st place outside Southwest

Dallas-based Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar picks Tampa's International Plaza as the first of multiple locations planned in Florida. 

Bay Cannon Beer to open West Tampa’s first brewery

The local beer boom and the redevelopment of West Tampa continue with the pending opening of Bay Cannon Beer on West Main Street. 

Tampa Downtown Partnership focuses on west side of river

The West River redevelopment project is expected to transform a former public housing property just across the river from downtown. 

Growth of ENCORE! Tampa continues with Tempo apartments

The redevelopment of public housing sites in Tampa into mixed-use, mixed-income modern developments continues with the opening of Tempo at ENCORE!

Tampa Bay Mobility Alliance forms to advocate for better transportation options

The Tampa Bay Mobility Alliance launches as a tri-county nonprofit advocacy group to increase and improve transportation options. 

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Tampa International Airport continues growth surge with new shops, restaurants

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.  

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Validity: Data firm grows quickly in Tampa tech ecosystem

Boston-based data quality firm Validity Tampa branch office is expanding rapidly, another sign of Tampa's boom and its growing status as a tech hub.

Downtown Tampa attracts dual-branded Hyatt House, Hyatt Place

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

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