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Dyllan Furness

Dyllan Furness is a freelance writer and born-again Floridian based in Tampa. He covers the Tampa Bay Area’s development boom for 83 Degrees, with an eye out for sustainable and community-driven initiatives. 

Dyllan Furness's Latest Articles

Tampa transit system invests in smart tech for connected vehicles

A $40-million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation will pay for new equipment, such as cameras, sensors, and fiber-optic cables, as well as software, to pave the road for a rollout of connected vehicles by 2020.

University Area CDC seeks funding for sidewalks for students

The UACDC seeks another $1 million to complete a sidewalk connecting an elementary school to its North Tampa neighborhood park.

Publix grocery seals deal to open in Downtown Tampa Channel District

May 2019 is target date for opening of Publix in Channel District of Downtown Tampa.

The pool at the new YMCA in Riverview.
Tampa YMCA opens newest family facility in Riverview, south Hillsborough

The new YMCA in Riverview offers a full lineup of family-friendly activities and services, including swimming lessons.

Tampa streetcar
City of Tampa proposes plan to extend, modernize historic streetcar system

The end goal for expanding the city's streetcar system is to facilitate the development of downtown Tampa by providing better transportation options to the neighborhood’s 15,000 residents and roughly 100,000 weekly visitors.

Medical marijuana dispensary opens in Old Seminole Heights, Tampa

In Florida, medical marijuana use is legal for patients suffering from approved conditions, such as PTSD, Crohn’s, Parkinson’s, and cancer.

2018 Arts and Culture Award: Tampa Museum of Art “Love is Calling” Exhibit
2018 Urban Excellence Awards: Celebrating innovation in Downtown Tampa

The Tampa Downtown Partnership recognizes individuals, businesses, organizations, and events that help shape downtown into a live, work, play, stay environment.

Westshore Marina District takes shape near Gandy in South Tampa

Located near the intersection of Westshore and Gandy boulevards in South Tampa, the Westshore Marina District will include retail and office space near some 2,400 new homes being built on adjacent property.

West Tampa’s famed clock tower cigar factory may have found a new owner

The latest sale of a West Tampa cigar factory involves a new owner interested in converting the red brick structure for mixed uses.

Two apartment towers coming to Water Street Tampa

Two new apartment buildings just off The Tampa Riverwalk are the latest developments underway in the Channel District, adding to downtown Tampa's growing urban scene.

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