Son of a Seminole founding father rescues Tribal art Community by Eileen Soler - January 29, 2014April 9, 2015 FORT LAUDERDALE — No matter what road Larry Mike Osceola II traveled during the past 55 years of his life – in the Army, through parts of Europe and a decade of adventures in Key West – his heart never left home. Now settled in Fort Lauderdale, Osceola is on a
‘Horse whisperer’ reveals strength in God’s word Community by Eileen Soler - January 29, 2014April 9, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Paul Daily takes no credit in secrets, magic or super powers for his rare ability to calm, saddle and ride a wild horse in just two hours. The Louisiana cowboy and founder of Wild Horse Ministries said his talent comes from a higher authority. “It’s the way God
Music exhibit reveals heartbeat of Native voices Community by Eileen Soler - January 29, 2014April 9, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Without skipping a beat, the newest exhibit at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is a historic journey of song from the humblest hymns that praise the Creator to the rap and rock that shouts about life today. “Primarily, it’s Seminole people making music out of mainstream genres but putting the Seminole
Extrication exercise hones Fire Rescue lifesaving skills Community by Eileen Soler - January 28, 2014April 9, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — A monster truck show staged at the Native Village in Hollywood produced enough smashed cars for Seminole Fire Rescue to have December field days of lifesaving training. “Thanks to the manager, Ian Tyson, the show happened on a Saturday and we had access to the vehicles on that Monday,”
First official Ahfachkee Student Council named Education by Eileen Soler - January 28, 2014April 8, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Big changes are happening at Ahfachkee School and heading the charge is a new team of student leaders. For the first time in the Big Cypress Reservation school’s history, a Student Council has been elected by peers to inspire and guide the next generation of alumni. “We’re determined to
Ahfachkee girls’ basketball team championship bound Sports by Eileen Soler - January 28, 2014April 8, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Ahfachkee School’s varsity girls’ basketball team was just a few games closer to delivering a monumental first in Florida regional competition history. In packed bleachers at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium, spectators cheered with every successful block, steal and basket. “If we win this game, we’ll be first in
All in for the fight against FPL Community by Eileen Soler - December 17, 2013April 9, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Big Cypress Councilman Mondo Tiger is hoping to fire up all Tribal communities into a united stand against a massive power plant that Florida Power & Light (FPL) wants to build right next door to the Big Cypress Reservation. “We’re going to Naples to tell them about the
Solar home lets sunshine work Community by Eileen Soler - December 17, 2013April 9, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — When an environmentally conscience couple builds their dream home, size and beauty are secondary. “What’s important is to demonstrate that you can have a wonderful living space without having a 4,000-square-foot McMansion,” said environmental activist Rhonda Roff, the wife of Big Cypress Board Rep. Joe Frank. And demonstrate they
Townhome cluster rises on Big Cypress Reservation Community by Eileen Soler - December 17, 2013April 9, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Decades ago, when Wovoka Tommie tested his youth with daredevil BMX tricks in the old skate park at Big Cypress, he was too much of a kid to imagine the future. On Nov. 20, reminiscing at a groundbreaking ceremony on the same land for phase one of the
Seminole Tribe firefighter fires up holiday spirit Community by Eileen Soler - December 17, 2013April 9, 2015 STUART — Seminole Fire Rescue Department’s chief of operations Jeff Alter takes three days off every year to prepare for Thanksgiving dinner, but when the time comes to dine, he’s all turkeyed out. “I eat steak for Thanksgiving,” Alter said on day one, Nov. 25, of an annual project that makes