Kylee Russell, Hud Oberly to be featured speakers at UNITY’s leadership virtual conference Arts & Entertainment Education by From Press Release - March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 Actress, dancer, singer and songwriter Kylee Russell (Lenape) will be a guest speaker during UNITY's leadership conference April 23-24, 2021. (Courtesy UNITY) MESA, Ariz. – United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) will hold its annual midyear leadership conference virtually on April 23-24. The event will engage Native youth from across the country
National Museum of the American Indian offers virtual events Arts & Entertainment by From Press Release - March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 The National Museum of the American Indian is offering the following virtual events in March, April and May. All events are free unless otherwise noted. For more information visit AmericanIndian.si.edu. MARCH Youth in Action: Native Women Making Change Thursday, March 18, on demand. What roles do Indigenous women uphold that serve both
FGCU athletics to hold fundraiser and auction Sports by From Press Release - October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 FORT MYERS — To help offset the financial impact of COVID-19, the FGCU Department of Athletics announced today the launch of The Sustaining Flight Fundraiser and Auction (www.fgcuathletics.com/sustainingflight). The fundraising campaign will help mitigate operational revenue loss and the additional expenses incurred as a result of COVID-19 protocols. All funds
Locks to open on Lake O’s north shore News Top News by From Press Release - July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 (Courtesy map SFWMD) The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has announced that all navigational locks it maintains on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee will open starting July 11. The open locks maintained by SFWMD the public can use to enter and exit Lake Okeechobee include: Okeechobee County: S-193 boat lock, Taylor
COVID-19 testing available in Moore Haven starting May 20 Health Top News by From Press Release - May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 MOORE HAVEN – The Florida Department of Health in Glades County will provide free COVID-19 testing starting May 20 by appointment only. Residents of Glades County can make an appointment by calling the Glades County Health Department at (863) 946-0707. Testing will be done at the health department, 1021 Health Park
Billie Swamp Safari staff remains busy caring for animals during closure for COVID-19 crisis Community News Top News by From Press Release - April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 Tre Huntoon feeds Francesca the Capybara as they wait for guests to return to Billie Swamp Safari on the Big Cypress Reservation. (Courtesy photo) While it has been more than a month since the Seminole Tribe closed Billie Swamp Safari on the Big Cypress Reservation out of an abundance of caution
MIT program seeks solutions from Native innovators Education Top News by From Press Release - April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – MIT Solve, an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, announced April 7 the launch of the third year of its Indigenous Communities Fellowship, seeking Indigenous-led solutions that drive social, environmental, and economic impact in Native communities across the United States. The Fellowship, made possible in part by
Havasi Symphonic concert show rescheduled to October 24, 2020 Arts & Entertainment by From Press Release - April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Hollywood — It was announced that the classically trained virtuoso pianist Havasi will bring his first North American Symphonic Concert Show to Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casinoon October 24, 2020, rather than the originally scheduled date of March 21, 2020. “Havasi’s North American Symphonic Show debut will
Howie Mandel performance in Tampa rescheduled for November Arts & Entertainment by From Press Release - April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 TAMPA — Comedian Howie Mandel show’s scheduled for March 21 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa’s Event Center has been rescheduled for Nov. 20. Fans who purchased tickets to this show are encouraged to hold on to their tickets. For those unable to attend the rescheduled show, refunds
Bert Kreischer’s “The Berty Boy World Tour” rescheduled for Aug. 23 at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Arts & Entertainment by From Press Release - April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — Due to the current global health crisis as well as travel and performance restrictions, comedian Bert Kreischer’s upcoming performance at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood’s Hard Rock Live has been postponed. It is now scheduled for Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. This decision was made following the