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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.

Classic Casino builds on history

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HOLLYWOOD — In 1979, the Tribe’s first foray into high-stakes bingo opened on the site of today’s Classic Casino with an unassuming metal building; now, 34 years later, it celebrated a $10-million renovation and continues to be a big draw. Looking back, it’s easy to see the evolution from bingo to

Kids show swine at South Florida Fair

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WEST PALM BEACH — Youth in 4-H spend a lot of time and energy raising and caring for livestock, with the goal of bringing them to market after about 100 days. Nine Seminole kids and their hogs joined 107 others at the South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach for

Business profile: Skyz The Limit Clothing

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HOLLYWOOD — Brande Clay has always liked the convenience of shopping for her family’s clothing in one store, rather than going store to store in a mall. The problem was finding a store with the right selection of men’s, women’s, boys’, girls’ and baby’s clothing and accessories. She solved the problem

Boys & Girls Club musicians rock out

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HOLLYWOOD — The Boys & Girls Club offers opportunities for kids to explore their creativity through music. "We want the youth to focus on something that is positive and encourage them to develop their talents," said Robert C. North Jr., Boys & Girls Club youth events coordinator. "Music teaches discipline; they

Youth tear up the court at basketball tourney in Hollywood

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HOLLYWOOD — Basketball-loving youth came from all reservations to compete in the Youth Basketball Tournament from Feb. 1-2 at the Hollywood Gym. Boys and girls on 17 teams competed in the 10 and under, middle school and high school categories. “It’s basketball season and we just wanted to do something for

Hollywood names new Recreation site manager

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HOLLYWOOD — Brian Dodd comes to his new job as Hollywood Recreation site manager with the goal of building a solid program where kids and adults want to spend their leisure time. He brings enthusiasm fueled by his love of athletics and a desire to offer the community the best

Krav Maga self-defense taught in Hollywood

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HOLLYWOOD — Sonya Cypress comes from a military family – her late father, Billy Larry Cypress, was a Native American combat platoon leader and some of her uncles served in the armed forces. Combat and weapons training is not unusual to her. Her background also led to a strong interest

NASA Legends prove age is just a state of mind

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HOLLYWOOD — It is fast paced, exciting and physical, so many consider basketball a young person’s game – unless the game is part of the Native American Sports Association (NASA) tournament, where basketball lovers of all ages compete on the court. Seven teams from three Tribes competed in the NASA Legends

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