Tribe purchases land near Brighton, Immokalee reservations Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Recent real estate purchases by the tribe include Lakeport Ranch next to the Brighton Reservation. (Courtesy photo) The Seminole Tribe’s Sovereign Wealth Fund purchased a few parcels of land in September 2021 near the Brighton and Immokalee reservations. The purchases, which were made through its Seminole Real Estate Fund, or SemREF, include
February Covid-19 diagnosis concerns Leonard Peltier supporters Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Martha Tommie, from the Brighton Reservation, stands in front of the Coleman Federal Correctional Institution Feb. 6 during an Indigenous-led prayer vigil for Leonard Peltier, who is incarcerated at the prison. (Courtesy photo) Leonard Peltier supporters have another reason to push for the 77-year-old’s release from federal prison – a February
Erica Deitz’s art to be featured as large mural at FSU student union Arts & Entertainment News Top News by Beverly Bidney - March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Seminolea artist Erica Deitz, from the Hollywood Reservation, works on the acrylic painting that will be reproduced to adorn a 24-foot-high by 16-foot-wide area in Florida State University's new student union. (Photo courtesy of Erica Deitz) Seminole tribal member Erica Deitz’s artwork will be displayed as a mural at Florida State
New FSU president praises relationship with tribe during inauguration Education News Top News by Beverly Bidney - March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Tribal member and Florida State University alumnus Kyle Doney, left, presents new Florida State University President Richard McCullough with a handmade patchwork jacket on behalf of the Seminole Tribe during an investiture ceremony as part of McCullough’s inauguration Feb. 25, 2022. (Photo FSU Photography Services) Richard McCullough was inaugurated as Florida
Former PECS principal named Glades’ deputy superintendent Education News by Beverly Bidney - February 12, 2022February 12, 2022 Former Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School principal Brian Greseth, who is currently the director of administrative services at Glades County School District, has been named deputy superintendent. As deputy, he will take over only if the current superintendent, Beth Barfield, is unable to do the job or leaves the position. “They need someone
Storms, shipwrecks, sharks – all part of experience at sea for Harmon sisters Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Anna Harmon is at the helm of a sailboat while at sea in the Seamester program last summer. Anna and her sister Jessi were among 24 students who made a voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. (Courtesy photo) Jessi and Anna Harmon crossed the Atlantic Ocean last summer on a 112-foot sailboat,
Four Seminole musicians earn NAMA nominations Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Spencer Battiest, right, was nominated in the best pop video category for "Dream." (Courtesy image) Tribal members Doc Native, Spencer Battiest, Carradine Billie and Anthony Balentine, who is commonly known as Aye Five, have earned Native American Music Award (NAMA) nominations. “That’s what makes this super special,” Battiest said. “We are nominated
ERMD begins study of alligators in Big Cypress, Brighton Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 An ERMD study will focus on alligators on the Big Cypress and Brighton reservations. (Courtesy ERMD) The Seminole Tribe’s Environmental Resource Management Department (ERMD) wants to know how many alligators are on the Big Cypress and Brighton reservations and how healthy are they. To get the data, ERMD began a scientific
Brighton’s bucking rodeo star: 5 Star’s Archie shines at NFR Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Marty Johns, left, and Paul Bowers Jr. stand in the pen with their bucking horse, Archie, in Brighton. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Archie, a 10-year-old bucking horse, is enjoying some well-earned relaxation after a winning performance Dec. 3 at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas. Archie belongs to Marty
Spinners bring lively performance to Seminole Casino Brighton Arts & Entertainment Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Top News by Beverly Bidney - January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 Fans cheer as The Spinners enter the stage area for an outdoor concert at the Seminole Casino Brighton on Jan. 12, 2022. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON – The famed R&B group The Spinners brought their high-energy show to the Seminole Casino Brighton for a free outdoor concert Jan. 12. The group has