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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.

Cops prove mettle on motorcycles during 25th annual contest

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HOLLYWOOD — To demonstrate their prowess with motorcycles, 168 motor officers from 40 law enforcement agencies competed in the 25th annual Southeast Police Motorcycle Rodeo at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Four motor officers from the Seminole Police Department, including Lt. Mitch VanSant, competed and helped organize the

Health Department provides experience for medical students

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The Tribe’s Health Department partnered with the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine  in 2000 to have students work alongside physicians in clinics tribalwide. Starting in the fall, medical students from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine will also learn in the clinics. The FSU program allows two

Kids take to the streets for Stand Up for Children walk

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BIG CYPRESS — Pinwheels and push-up pops were the rewards for children who braved the 90-degree heat during the second annual Stand Up for Children walk April 25 in Big Cypress. The group of about 25 kids and adults giggled their way from the skate park to the Boys & Girls

Criminal justice students get peek at Hard Rock security

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HOLLYWOOD — Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood became part of the Johnson & Wales University (JWU) criminal justice curriculum April 24 when 14 students toured the casino’s Security Department. Classroom work and frequent field trips ensure students get a glimpse of their future careers, said JWU professor Enid Conley. "I

May Madness engulfs Tribe

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HOLLYWOOD — May Madness hit the Hollywood Gym May 16-17 in the form of basketball teams eager to win their divisions. The double-elimination tournament featured players ages 3-18. The tournament gave kids a chance to get on the court and compete. The Hollywood Recreation Department plans to offer players more competition

Board adds Blue Lake Citrus, OWV water to business portfolio

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The Seminole Pride brand recently added Blue Lake Citrus Products and OWV water to its lineup of products that includes beef, electronic cigarettes, wines, Seminole/Stiles Construction and Development and commercial cleaning. Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. purchased 60 percent of Blue Lake Citrus, the parent company of Noble Food Service, in

NICWA conference focuses on welfare of Indian children

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FORT LAUDERDALE — When Kirk Crow Shoe was a young boy, he and his twin sister Kimberly were adopted by non-Native educators working with the Department of Indian Affairs in Canada. The adoptive father abused Crow Shoe until he was 17. Crow Shoe told his story April 14 to about 1,000 people

Jo Motlow North retires after nearly a half century

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HOLLYWOOD — After 47 years working for the Tribe, Jo Motlow North retired March 1. Her decades of service impacted everything from the Hollywood Culture Department to the Tribe’s Boys & Girls Clubs and led to the creation of a new Mikasuki and Creek language app for iPads and iPhones. "I

Kids cap season at 4-H show, sale

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BRIGHTON — City kids don’t hear and smell farm animals often, but the 4-H program gave 16 Hollywood youth first-hand experience this year. They raised, showed and sold hogs at the 28th annual Seminole Indian 4-H Livestock Show and Sale in Brighton March 28-29. More than 100 kids tribalwide convened in

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