Tribe pioneers lauded at Smith Family Cattle Drive Community by Beverly Bidney - April 7, 2015July 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — About 150 people saddled up and hunkered down Feb. 28 to move 50 cattle from the Brighton marsh pens to the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena for the third annual Smith Family Cattle Drive and Ranch Rodeo. The family organizes the event to honor the Smith men, Jack Sr., Fred,
Bovine beauties: 4-H’ers learn art of grooming steer Community by Beverly Bidney - April 7, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Hollywood 4-H’ers recently learned that a show ring for steer isn’t much different than a stage for beauty queens. On Feb. 27, they were taught how to hide an animal’s flaws while accentuating its best attributes during a steer showmanship and grooming clinic at the Hollywood barn. The lesson
Students glimpse future based on current GPA Education by Beverly Bidney - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 BRIGHTON — Reality came to Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School recently in the guise of a middle school activity about finances. Hosted by Indian River State College (IRSC), the March 13 Reality Fair offered students insight to what their lives could be like in the professional world based only on current academic
Mercedes Osceola: Beauty school graduate Education by Beverly Bidney - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 DAVIE — Mercedes Osceola didn’t wear a cap and gown at her graduation March 4. Instead, she and 13 other cosmetology graduates of the Aveda Institute South Florida donned beautifully coifed hairstyles as they proudly received their diplomas. Graduation wasn’t an easy achievement for Osceola, 28, who has five young children.
Pow Pow Panther wheels in power Sports by Beverly Bidney - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 FORT LAUDERDALE — Growing up as a tomboy in Hollywood helped prepare Meredith Bullard for the fast-moving, aggressive contact sport of roller derby, her activity of choice. Bumps, bruises and injuries are part of the game, but Bullard, aka Pow Pow Panther, shines on eight wheels as a member of the
Little Mr. and Miss Seminole step into big roles Community by Beverly Bidney - February 27, 2015April 6, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — The 36 tiny tots vying for the 2015-16 Little Mr. and Miss Seminole titles Feb. 6 may have been small in stature, but they stood tall in their best patchwork outfits while commanding the crowd’s attention at Hard Rock Live. After circling the arena floor twice, standing still for
77th annual Brighton Field Day relays past traditions to present Community by Beverly Bidney - February 27, 2015July 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — Cowboys and crowds converged to celebrate Seminole heritage during the 77th annual Brighton Field Day Festival and PRCA Rodeo Feb. 13-15. More than 6,300 people attended the action-packed event that featured long-standing traditions, like clothing contests and rodeo competitions, and new additions, including Indian relay horse racing. Field Day began
Tribe inducted into Tourism Hall of Fame Community by Beverly Bidney - February 27, 2015April 6, 2015 FORT LAUDERDALE — The Seminole Tribe of Florida, along with 13 other members of the Broward County hospitality industry, was inducted into TravelHost of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Tourism Hall of Fame Feb. 5 during a reception celebrating the magazine’s 35th anniversary. TravelHost publisher Ina Lee chose honorees based on longevity and
Porky projects displayed at South Florida Fair show Community by Beverly Bidney - February 27, 2015July 8, 2015 WEST PALM BEACH — Seminole 4-H’ers from Brighton, Big Cypress and Immokalee showed brute determination Jan. 23 at the South Florida Fair hog show. The West Palm Beach event, open to all youth in the region, allowed kids to compete with peers outside the Tribe. "It’s good for them to see
Seminole Hog Farm squeals success Community by Beverly Bidney - February 27, 2015April 6, 2015 BRIGHTON — High-pitched squeals enveloped ranch hands Jennifer Fish and Kenny Vickers recently as they inoculated each of the roughly 75 hogs at the Seminole Hog Farm in Brighton with a deworming shot. The older, more experienced hogs, the ones used for breeding, took their shots in stride with nary an