Annual Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow set to kick off in Hollywood Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 30, 2020January 31, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow will fill the Hard Rock Hollywood Feb. 7-9 with colorful regalia and the sound of beating drums as hundreds of dancers and drummers compete for more than $150,000 in prize money. Billed as the 49th annual Celebration of Native Arts and
Super Bowl ad to feature Guitar Hotel, big stars Community News Sports Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 29, 2020January 31, 2020 HOLLYWOOD – It’s not the first time Miami has hosted a Super Bowl – this will be the sixth – but it will be the first one ever played under the Hard Rock Stadium name. The big game – Feb. 2 on FOX – also comes on the heels of the October 2019 grand
Elgin Jumper hones new element in storytelling mix Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Damon Scott - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 CLEWISTON — Elgin Jumper is known for a lot of things – his artwork, short stories and poetry. He knows things too – Seminole history, art history, theater and literature. Jumper is also a prolific storyteller, and he’s been refining a new touch to that aspect of his craft – soundscapes. So
Tribal Career Development graduates recognized in ceremony Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — A program designed to educate and train Tribal members with the goal of placement in management and executive positions with Seminole Gaming recently honored its latest class of graduates. Officials with Tribal Career Development (TCD) recognized three graduates this year with a Dec. 13 ceremony and holiday party
Hollywood Reservation buzzes with construction projects Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 Editor’s note: Throughout 2020, the Seminole Tribune will highlight different projects that are underway throughout the Tribe. We start here with the Hollywood Reservation. HOLLYWOOD — While the glitz and glamour of the new Guitar Hotel and massive casino expansion attracted most of the attention in recent months, it didn’t
Initiative seeks to prevent problem gambling issues at Tribe’s properties Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — As the Tribe’s gaming properties continue to expand across the globe, it has launched a new program to educate players and lessen issues associated with problem gambling. PlayersEdge is an initiative focused on player engagement – whether they are new, casual or experienced. The subject is important, Paul Pellizzari
Couple establish marker near home to honor Seminole history Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 DADE CITY — Karen and Eric Hannel moved into their dream home in the country a few years ago about 40 miles northeast of Tampa Bay in Dade City. It is surrounded by lush vegetation and land that has been used for farming and ranching for decades by the area’s early
‘Hugely significant’ canoe found at Egmont Key Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 EGMONT KEY — A canoe used by Seminole ancestors has been discovered on the shores of Egmont Key, a secluded island located at the mouth of Tampa Bay just off the coasts of St. Petersburg and Bradenton. Paul Backhouse, senior director of the Seminole Tribe’s Heritage and Environment Resources Office
Credit and Finance: We have options for Tribal members Community News by Damon Scott - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — One of the enterprises of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. is the Credit and Finance department. Bob Maza is the director and has been in the position since 2002. He and his staff of six work with Tribal members to make funds available through various loan programs. Maza said
Friends seek to spread Seminole warrior spirit Community News by Damon Scott - December 4, 2019February 6, 2020 FORT LAUDERDALE — Tucomah Robbins and Jason Melton have been friends for many years, and also have a shared interest in and respect for Seminole culture – particularly through war reenactments and weapons techniques. Their talents have coalesced through their work with the Tribe’s Osceola Warrior Legacy and at ISR