THPO still on guard, but hopeful on repatriation efforts News Top News by Beverly Bidney - April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 Tina Osceola (Photo Beverly Bidney) FORT MYERS — Tina Osceola spoke to members of the Southwest Florida Archaeological Society on March 15 at the IMAG History and Science Center in Fort Myers, where she described what repatriation of ancestors means to the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the work being done
Brighton Field Day Festival attracts thousands Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 From left to right are Brighton Board Rep. Helene Buster, FSU head football coach Mike Norvell, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Renegade team owner Allen Durham, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. and Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola. (Mike Norvell/Twitter) BRIGHTON — Thousands of people attended the 84th annual Brighton Field Day Festival from
Indigenous activists notch victory at Jupiter property Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Indigenous activists celebrate after the town of Jupiter's Historical Review Board voted unanimously Feb. 16 to deny a permit for a developer to dig at a site containing Indian mounds. From left to right are Robert Rosa of the American Indian Movement, Jupiter resident Jessica Namath, Seminole tribal member Martha
Jimmy Osceola art exhibit opens at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Jimmy Osceola’s paintings are on display as guests at the Feb. 1 opening view the exhibit. (Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — The late Seminole artist Jimmy Osceola depicted Seminole life, culture and history in paintings he created over 30 years. The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is honoring his body of work in a
Washington trip provides learning experience for Seminole students Community Education News Top News by Beverly Bidney - March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 At the White House, from left to right, Leviticus Berry, Cece Thomas, Liyah Alvarado, Hadyn Billie, Ty Martinez, Jaylee Jimmie, Lavin Billie and Izaiah Billie. (Beverly Bidney) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a pandemic-imposed three-year hiatus, 10 Seminole students attended the Close Up Washington/USET Impact Week Youth Summit held Feb. 3 to
Seminole art to be featured at Ringling Museum Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. (Courtesy photo) “Reclaiming Home: Contemporary Seminole Art” will open at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota on March 18 and run through Sept. 4. The exhibit marks the first time the museum has presented contemporary art by
Community garden opens in Big Cypress Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Above, from left to right, Alice Jimmie, Billie Cypress, Lena Cypress and Kiki Roberts make seed bombs out of clay, soil, wildflower seeds and nutrients. The seed bombs were thrown into an open part of the garden so wildflowers will bloom to attract pollinators to the garden. (Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS
Big Cypress learns about python presence Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 FWC staff member Michelle Bassis attempts to get a python out of the snake bag for a demonstration during the python patrol training in Big Cypress. (Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Burmese pythons have been the scourge of the Everglades for more than 20 years and have now made their way
New casino, hotel breaks ground in Brighton Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Beverly Bidney - February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Shovels are raised at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton on Jan. 5. From left to right are Seminole Gaming CEO and Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, President Mitchell Cypress, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., Seminole Casino Brighton
Toy drive benefits Southwest Florida kids Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Beverly Bidney - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Kyla Billie, Holly Tiger, Sue Jane Cypress, Big Cypress Board Rep. Nadine Bowers and President Mitchell Cypress join Golisano Children’s Hospital staff in the Fort Myers hospital lobby on Dec. 14. The toys were collected during the toy drive. (Beverly Bidney) FORT MYERS — The Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. and