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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

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.

University Area CDC CEO and Executive Director Sarah Combs and board member Ross Fabian look on during the ribbon-cutting celebration for the Harvest Hope Park splash pad in April 2024
Reflecting on a decade creating change in North Tampa’s University Area community

University Area Community Development Corporation CEO and Executive Director Sarah Combs and longtime board members reflect on a decade of creating community change under Combs' leadership.

Tampa fine dining institution Mise en Place joins real estate developer Darryl Shaw's Ybor revitalization with its upcoming move to Casa Gomez, shown here in 2024.
Tampa fine dining legend Mise en Place gets in on Ybor with move to Casa Gomez

In 39 years of business, Tampa fine dining institution Mise en Place has been a pioneer business on Platt Street and then Kennedy Boulevard. Now, the iconic restaurant joins Darryl Shaw's Ybor revitalization with a move to Casa Gomez.    

Best in Competition winner in FMoPA's 2025 International Photography Competition, “pray Eid al-Fitr,” by Iranian photographer “Maho."
July arts: FMoPA International Photography Competition, Powerstories Theatre 25th season, much more

Our July arts roundup has the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts' 2025 International Photography Competition exhibition, Powerstories Theatre's "Witch Hunt," St. Pete's Second Saturday ArtWalk, and more. 

Speaking at the Westshore Alliance's annual development forum in May, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says Westshore is "not just part of Tampa's story...you are a main character."
What’s new, what’s next in Tampa’s bustling Westshore District

During the Westshore Alliance's annual development forum, industry insiders share insights on the current trends in Westshore's office, retail, residential, and hotel markets and where they see things going.

Tampa Bay Sun FC's history-making inaugural season culminates with a USL Super League championship.
Tampa Bay Sun’s history-making inaugural season culminates with championship

Tampa Bay Sun FC's history-making season as Tampa Bay's first professional women's sports team culminates with a USL Super League championship and a boat parade.

Pinellas County Job Corps students, faculty, staff, and supporters listen on during a June 10th community rally at the Warehouse Arts District Association campus.
WADA rallies community support for Pinellas County Job Corps Center

St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District Association rallies community support for its neighbor, the Pinellas County Job Corps Center, one of approximately 120 around the country the Trump administration plans to close down. 

erasers, backpacks, etc. You name it, they probably Hillsborough County Public Schools teachers and instructional staff may "shop" for free at the Teaching Tools Resource Center twice a semester and four times a school year
Hillsborough Education Foundation supply drive supports teachers, students

Because of uncertainty over the impact of tariffs on school supply prices, Hillsborough Education Foundation is getting an early start on the annual donation drive to stock the nonprofit's free store for Hillsborough County Public Schools teachers. 

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