SAN FRANCISCO — A group of seniors from Hollywood went on a sightseeing trip last month to San Francisco, a city known for its vintage cable cars, picturesque Fisherman’s Wharf and steep hills covered in quaint Victorian homes. The group was also enriched by a newly found kinship with the Federated

TALLAHASSEE — Meeting a fellow unconquered people was a memorable experience for a group of Big Cypress seniors who traveled to Florida State University July 17 to meet members of the undefeated 2013 BCS championship Seminoles football team. "The players wanted to meet the seniors," said Big Cypress Councilman Mondo Tiger,

The Tribe’s decision to get into the oil business is paying off. With the large amounts of gas sold at the Trading Posts and used throughout Seminole Tribe operations, the Board of Directors jumped at the opportunity to enter the energy business when Evans Oil became available for purchase. Three years ago,

MARCO ISLAND — Natural resource director Alex Johns was named treasurer of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) June 19 during the organization’s annual convention and trade show at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort. He is the first Tribal member to hold a leadership position in the 4,300-member organization established

MARCO ISLAND — The Board of Directors hosted a wine tasting reception June 17 to help promote its Intermezzo Wines during the Florida Cattlemen’s Association annual convention at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort. In 2012, the Tribe recognized a need for high quality wines in the Hard Rock casinos and

BRIGHTON — For the first time, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. gave the press an inside look at the various businesses of the Board and the Tribe. The media day event, held in Brighton June 12, was an opportunity for the Tribe to share its success from its point of

BIG CYPRESS — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with the Seminole Tribe, hosted a Python Patrol training workshop June 4 on Big Cypress Reservation, where about 30 employees learned snake handling techniques. Because the large, invasive pythons have taken over areas of South Florida – most

BRIGHTON — A group of budding equestrians learned to ride and to care for horses during the 4-H horsemanship camp in Brighton June 9-20. "The camp is geared toward kids without experience," said Polly Hayes, 4-H coordinator. "It teaches them the basics of taking care of horses. They learn about feeding,