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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

Dedicated rowing studio opens in North Hyde Park in West Tampa

VKNG Fitness in North Hyde Park adds VKNG Row to its array of workout options, bringing new rowing classes and programs to West Tampa.

Historic Building at Main and Howard in Tampa
Catrinas Mexican restaurant to reopen in old Fourth of July Cafe building in West Tampa

The owners of Catrinas Tampa plan to maintain the original character of the historic brick building at the corner of West Main Street and North Howard Avenue.

Gwen Myers speaking at the AFT news conference.
Hillsborough referendum calls for more sales taxes to support better roads, safer alternatives

A November ballot referendum for improved transportation will ask Hillsborough County voters to support raising the local sales tax paid on a dollar spent from 7 cents to 8 cents. 

New Sparkman Wharf in Tampa to add biergarten, oyster bar, taqueria & more
Constance Mims at Blind Tiger Cafe in Ybor City.
Creative City: Tech, architecture, design firms spur Ybor renaissance

Next-gen urban pioneers help drive the transformation of Ybor City, Tampa's best-known historic neighborhood, from a focus on nightlife to one that nurtures creative workers throughout the day. 

Tampa’s blow dry bars help fix your hairdo without the hassle
Big Ray's Fish Camp
Big Ray’s Fish Camp heads to Tampa Riverwalk

Big Ray's, a popular seafood restaurant in South Tampa, will soon open another dining spot on the Tampa Riverwalk next to The Sail by the Tampa Convention Center in downtown.

Trulieve office setting
Medical marijuana dispensary now in New Port Richey in Pasco County

Trulieve operates dispensaries in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.

Lector Wine Shoppe and Social Club
Lector Social Club for Literature and Natural Wine opens in Downtown Tampa

New wine shop and social club in downtown Tampa features cultural events from literary readings to historical talks to small concerts.

Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa
Improvements aim to make Bayshore Boulevard safer for pedestrians

Users of Bayshore Boulevard are already seeing the new 35 mph speed limit enforced, and will soon see new pedestrian crosswalks, narrower lanes for motorized traffic, and buffered bicycle lanes.

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