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Author: Beverly Bidney

Beverly Bidney has been a reporter and photographer for The Seminole Tribune since 2012. During her career, she has worked at various newspapers around the country including the Muskogee Phoenix in Oklahoma, Miami Herald, Associated Press, USA Today and other publications nationwide. A NAJA award winning journalist, she has covered just about everything over the years and is an advocate for a strong press. Contact her at beverlybidney@semtribe.com.

Tribe inducted into Tourism Hall of Fame

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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

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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

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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

‘Long overdue’ medical center to rise on Big Cypress Reservation

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BIG CYPRESS — With an enormous earthmoving excavator marking the spot, Tribal officials broke ground Jan. 28 on the Big Cypress Medical Center. The nearly 30,000-square-foot facility is scheduled for completion in February 2016. "For me, this is the brightest day ever," Big Cypress Councilman Mondo Tiger said. "This will allow

Seminoles shrink 150 pounds during weight-loss challenge

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BRIGHTON — Thirty Tribal members celebrated a collective weight loss of 150 pounds during a community luncheon held Feb. 3 at the Brighton Senior Center. Participants of the Seminole Pathways VII 21 Day Weight Loss Challenge planned to continue their newfound healthy eating habits right after the luncheon, which included treats

Renovated Tampa gym a good fit for health

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TAMPA — A newly refurbished Tampa gym opened Jan. 8 after four months of renovations that have made it an inviting place to work out. Located in a warehouse bay adjacent to the Tampa Field Office, the gym was transformed from a dark, dingy space to a bright, cheerful place

Brighton Youth Council takes on community responsibility

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BRIGHTON — For the first time in more than two years, Brighton high school students have created a youth council to help positively influence their community. Since the first meeting Jan. 13, members have organized projects to raise money and deliver goods to local organizations, and the council’s initial venture brightened

Sixth-grader Valholly Frank stars at Sagemont school science fair

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WESTON — Valholly Frank won first place among sixth-graders recently at Weston’s Sagemont Upper School for her science fair project that explored light pollution. "I chose it because it’s an important subject that most people don’t know about," Valholly, 12, said. "My classmates and my teachers were very surprised how it

Trick horseback rider amazes Brighton Boys & Girls Club

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BRIGHTON — The Brighton Boys & Girls Club enjoyed a performance by trick horseback rider Gena Cox on Feb. 4 at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena. A veteran trick rider with more than 10 years of experience, Cox also performed at Brighton Field Days. The one-hour presentation for the 11 members

Immokalee rodeo corrals crowds

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IMMOKALEE — Cowboys and cowgirls from Big Cypress to Montana flocked to the Seminole Youth Ranch Arena Jan. 30-31 for the Immokalee Firefighters Pro Rodeo Classic. Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA), the fundraising event was sponsored by Immokalee Seminole Casino, Mason

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