Golfers raise green on green for recovery Sports by Eileen Soler - July 22, 2013April 13, 2015 CLEWISTON — When 45 golfers yelled "Fore!" on a recent Saturday morning at Clewiston Golf Course, they did it against drug, alcohol and gambling abuse. Twelve teams, more than a dozen Tribe employee volunteers and a smattering of spectators turned out for the Firecracker Classic fundraiser to benefit the sixth annual
Seminole Tribe of Florida embraces Oklahoma tornado victims Community by Eileen Soler - June 25, 2013April 9, 2015 Within days of Oklahoma’s devastating tornadoes in May, dozens of disaster relief collection boxes peppered Seminole reservations at schools, offices and casinos. By June 7, pallets loaded with water, hygiene items, diapers, clothing, linens and more blanketed the floor at a Hollywood Reservation warehouse. The items were shipped via truck to
Business profile: Seven Winds Photography Community by Eileen Soler - June 25, 2013April 9, 2015 NAPLES — Becoming a new mother 16 years ago turned Tammy Billie into an instant shutterbug and put her on the path to professional photography. "I wanted to capture every moment," said Billie, of Naples. "Pretty soon I realized I was spending hundreds of dollars on disposable cameras and getting the
Youth church rising in good time Community by Eileen Soler - June 25, 2013April 9, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — More than a decade has passed since congregants of Big Cypress First Baptist Church first prayed to replace an aging fellowship hall. "It took a lot of prayer," said church member Alfonso Tigertail. Finally, folks driving through the Big Cypress Reservation along Josie Billie Highway and across from the
Tribe springs into healthy summer Community by Eileen Soler - June 25, 2013April 9, 2015 Checking out rows of health, wellness and safety displays was just what the doctor ordered – or at least what the Seminole Health Department ordered – for community members and employees at the Spring into Health Fair held on reservations Tribalwide. "We’re here to promote healthy living, answer general health questions
Museum highlights art of PECS student crafts Education by Eileen Soler - June 25, 2013April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Rudy Juarez, 13, never imagined that a Seminole doll fashioned by his own hands would be considered museum quality. But there it stood encased in glass at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and surrounded by 75 other Seminole-inspired crafts created by 35 fellow Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students. "I hope anyone
Kid rodeo ropes national contenders Sports by Eileen Soler - June 24, 2013April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Five rodeo youth athletes from the Eastern Indian Rodeo Association’s (EIRA) kids’ program earned top points to ride, rope and race Nov. 5-9 at the 38th annual Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) in Las Vegas. "This is what they worked for all year. They see the adults do
Golf tournament offers fellowship, camaraderie Sports by Eileen Soler - June 24, 2013April 13, 2015 DAVIE — When beautiful weather rolls in, golf devotees hear the sirens’ call beckoning them to the course. About 20 Tribal members answered that call on May 31 and played in a friendly tournament sponsored by the Hollywood Council. The group took to the links at the Grande Oakes Golf
Festival heralds Big Cypress’ big 1-1-7 Community by Eileen Soler - May 29, 2013April 9, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Observing the past, honoring the present and welcoming the future made a trifecta of cultural fun for people of all ages who turned out May 3-4 for the Big Cypress Reservation’s 117th Anniversary Celebration. "To be able to wear a traditional Seminole dress and sing the national anthem
Brighton public safety complex to rise Community by Eileen Soler - May 29, 2013April 9, 2015 BRIGHTON — Armed with gold-colored shovels, Seminole officials turned dirt during the groundbreaking of a planned $27-million new home for 23 Tribal departments, including Police and Fire Rescue, on the Brighton Reservation. The April 16 ceremony heralded the start of construction for the long-awaited 111,000-square-foot Public Safety Administration Building. "Today is a