Rainfall causes profusion of plants Community by Beverly Bidney - January 28, 2014April 9, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — If it seems like the canals along Snake Road in Big Cypress are disappearing beneath a blanket of foliage, they aren’t. The abundance of water lettuce and water hyacinth plants is a result of the extraordinary amount of rainfall in 2013. According to the South Florida Water Management District,
Tribe is officially StormReady Community by Beverly Bidney - January 28, 2014April 9, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe of Florida, recently certified by the National Weather Service (NWS) as a “StormReady” community, is one of only 15 Tribes nationwide to have earned the designation. The certification was presented to Tribal Council Jan. 13 at a Council briefing in Hollywood. An NWS program, StormReady helps
Hollywood New Year breakfast starts 2014 off right Community by Beverly Bidney - January 28, 2014April 9, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — The Hollywood Culture Department hosted a New Year’s breakfast at the beginning of 2014 to continue the tradition of community. The morning of Jan. 3 was crisp and cool with temperatures hovering in the low 60s, but the fire in the cooking chickee at Imahaggi Tiger’s Camp kept
Louise Gopher inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame Education by Beverly Bidney - January 28, 2014April 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — Louise Gopher has joined an esteemed group of women with her inclusion in the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Gov. Rick Scott selected Gopher as one of the most distinguished women in the state for her contributions to the education of Tribal youth. Gopher played a major role in
Brighton hosts, wins 14th annual Rez Rally Health by Beverly Bidney - January 28, 2014April 7, 2015 BRIGHTON — Nearly 700 people ignored the cold weather, bundled up in their warmest winter gear and valiantly walked, ran or wheeled through the Brighton Reservation Jan. 18 for the 14th annual Rez Rally. Temperatures climbed from near freezing to the high 40s as people trekked toward the finish line of
Education Department to partner with Indian River State College Education by Beverly Bidney - January 28, 2014April 8, 2015 OKEECHOBEE — The Education Department will soon partner with Indian River State College (IRSC) in Okeechobee to create a customized program for Tribal students to attend college together and graduate with bachelor’s degrees. The program, called a cohort, provides students an education, as well as the Tribe with the next
Kaitlynn Osceola plays guard for Broward College Sports by Beverly Bidney - January 28, 2014April 8, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Kaitlynn Osceola juggles the diverse aspects of her life with confidence. As a freshman at Broward College, she studies early education; as an athlete, she plays an integral part of the school’s Seahawks basketball team; as a mother, she inspires her young daughter. Osceola, 18, is driven by her
Hard Rock Energy drink ready to rock the beverage industry Community by Beverly Bidney - December 17, 2013April 9, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Ever thirsty to expand its ventures, the Board of Directors introduced its latest Seminole product, Hard Rock Energy drink, Dec. 12 during a kickoff party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood. Emblazoned with a colorful electric guitar below the Hard Rock logo, the first sets of cans came
Behind the Salacoa Valley Farms purchase Community by Beverly Bidney - December 17, 2013April 9, 2015 FAIRMOUNT, Ga. — The Board of Directors’ recent purchase of Salacoa Valley Farms in Georgia has given them access to the third-largest purebred Brangus cattle operation in the country. Primarily a seed stock operation, the farm produces purebred bulls and heifers for cattlemen who want to upgrade their cowherds. A typical
Donations packed and ready for delivery to Pine Ridge Community by Beverly Bidney - December 17, 2013April 9, 2015 For several years, Seminole Tribe members have ensured residents of Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota have practical items to help make their harsh winter more bearable. This year, the Native Relief Foundation, ABC Foundation, Seminole Princess Committee and Rez Dawgz bike club coordinated a tribalwide effort to collect warm clothing,