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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

Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival celebrates culture, community

The Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival celebrates history, culture, community, and the culinary arts.

Arts roundup: Localtopia looms, Art Week Tampa arrives

Sample Tampa's arts scene, celebrate St. Pete's small businesses.

East Tampa mural celebrates past, inspires future

"Be All You Can Be" honors six African-American women who left their imprint on East Tampa.

Tampa Bay History Center launches timeline exhibit

"Tampa Bay Timeline" is a gateway to 14,500 years of history.

Westshore Alliance plans banner year for public art

Public art coming to Westshore District in 2026 includes "Art in the Air," "Kinetic Ring."

World’s largest rubber duck is Clearwater’s new snowbird

The 61-foot-tall public art installation is at Clearwater's Coachman Park until January 26th.

LAB Theater Project takes the stage for season 11

LAB Theater Project begins decade two of producing new works by emerging playwrights and developing local theater artists.

Community Foundation Tampa Bay looks to build on record year for scholarships

In 2025, Community Foundation awarded more than 550 scholarships and over $2 million.

Giving Machine offers innovative twist on charity giving

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints transforms vending machine into donating machine.

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Darryl Shaw plans mixed-use project in East Ybor

For his next project, the Ybor City developer turns his attention east.

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