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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

Historic Grand Lady of Dunedin hotel welcomes first guests

The hotel features 83 renovated guest rooms, a rooftop bar with waterfront views, indoor and outdoor event space, and the HEW Parlor & Chophouse, a chef-driven restaurant with a long whiskey list.

The Tempo opens, brings more affordable apartments to Downtown Tampa

The Tempo differs from other ENCORE! Tampa apartments in that it has larger apartments with 3- and 4-bedrooms designed for families.

Historic Lee Elementary in Tampa to be rebuilt following fire

Insurance will pay for much of the renovation of the historic school in the Tampa Heights neighborhood just north of downtown. The Hillsborough Education Foundation is seeking donations to cover additional expenses, such as classroom supplies. 

University of Tampa to revamp arts studio into maker space

The University of Tampa will update its arts studios into maker spaces, where students will have better access to cutting-edge creative tools and technologies, such as laser cutters and 3D printers.

3D maps designed to help visually impaired students navigate USF

A specialist at the University of South Florida’s Advanced Visualization Center is developing 3D tactile maps to help visually impaired and blind students navigate more easily around campus.

Cross Bay Ferry
Cross-Bay Ferry returns to Tampa Bay: Here’s what to expect

The CrossBay Ferry, a seasonal service connecting Tampa and Saint Petersburg, returns November 1 with new hours of operation and cheaper fares.

St. Pete’s LGBTQ Welcome Center reopens with local flair and wares

Welcome Center now serves Kahwa Coffee and Working Cow Ice Cream, and includes a boutique consignment store featuring the creative work of LGBTQ artists and makers.

Tampa Heights neighborhood joins downtown’s Special Services District

Downtown Tampa's Special Services District offers services like beautification, business development, transportation, and marketing for businesses within its territory.

Tampa streetcar
You can now ride Tampa’s iconic streetcars for free

Free rides on the streetcar connecting downtown Tampa and Ybor City run every 15 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Q&A with Jerel McCants: Tampa architect designs affordable housing in Ybor City

Why Ybor City? Why now? "Ybor has always been culturally and architecturally significant. ... We don't want to out-price those people who've lived here.''

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