Energy surge marks end of school year in Brighton Education by Damon Scott - July 2, 2018 BRIGHTON — A Hawaiian theme filled the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School gymnasium June 1 as students participated in end-of-year activities with teachers and staff in Brighton. Among the glow necklaces, beach balls, (plastic) grass skirts and inflatable palm trees were groups of the 308 students in all grades at the school
Kids have a splash at summer aquatics days Community by Damon Scott - June 29, 2018 On June 12, the Big Cypress Recreation Department, along with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Big Cypress Councilman Mondo Tiger, hosted a “Summer Aquatics Day Kick Off Party.” Kids from across the reservation enjoyed a variety of activities, food and fun at the Big Cypress Community Pool. Immokalee
Miccosukee gaming revenue up for federal taxation News by Damon Scott - June 29, 2018 Attorney vows Supreme Court appeal In a published decision June 4, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit affirmed a trial judge’s previous decision that the federal government could collect taxes from Native American tribal casinos and from tribal members who receive disbursements from those casinos. “When an Indian tribe
Tampa Hard Rock in midst of massive expansion News Top News by Damon Scott - June 29, 2018 Officials look to mid-2019 completion There’s another Florida Hard Rock operation that has been making some big news lately. While the huge guitar-shaped hotel at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood keeps taking shape and changing the skyline – another significant Hard Rock expansion in Tampa has been underway. The Seminole
Natives call for Lolita’s return News Top News by Damon Scott - June 29, 2018 A 16-foot totem pole depicting the orca Tokitae made its way from Bellingham, Washington, to Miami in May, pausing at many stops along the way, including at Big Cypress. The totem was part of a trek of Lummi Nation tribal leaders, tribal members and their supporters – including some Seminole and
Seminole Sportsmen’s Fishing Series wraps up season Sports by Damon Scott - May 31, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — Bass were caught, weighed and released. Starting in March, 16 fishing teams joined the Seminole Sportsman’s 2018 Triple Crown Fishing Series, which culminated in a final event May 12 on the Big Cypress Reservation. The March event was the Bass Buster’s Fishing Tournament, while the April event was the
Miccosukee Indian School honors class of 2018 Education by Damon Scott - May 31, 2018 Students had graduation gowns neatly pressed and caps and tassels squared away for a packed crowd in the Miccosukee Indian School gymnasium. MIS marked the students’ 2018 graduation milestone May 16 on the Tamiami Trail Reservation. Family and friends of the students gathered at long tables decorated with flowers and glossy programs
Economic opportunity, freedom for tribes focus of May training in Hollywood Community by Damon Scott - May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 HOLLYWOOD — Tanya Sangrey tears up when she talks about jobs and the economy at the Yurok Tribe in northwestern California. “My mission is to create jobs and a sustainable income for my tribe,” Sangrey said. “I take it very seriously.” Sangrey has made headway during her eight years as director of
The bash was a smash News by Damon Scott - May 31, 2018July 3, 2018 Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach to have big economic impact, officials say The grand opening of the new Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach brought out a formidable crowd May 1 to enjoy music, the sound of ocean waves and guitars smashing. Part of the Hard Rock and Seminole Tribe tradition is to
International visitors meet with Seminole Tribal Court officials Community by Damon Scott - May 31, 2018July 3, 2018 HOLLYWOOD — A host of international visitors converged at the Tribal Headquarters auditorium in Hollywood May 21 for a special session with Tribal Court officials. The group was visiting to learn about the Seminole Tribal justice system and Tribal court administration. Participants in the International Visitors Leadership Program are part of