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Kevin Johnson is senior editor. He has worked for The Seminole Tribune since 2014. He was previously an editor, photographer and reporter for newspapers in Southwest Florida and Connecticut. Contact Kevin at kevinjohnson@semtribe.com.

Native Soldiers girls earn spot in NABI championship

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The Native Soldiers girls basketball team at the Native American Basketball Invitational, July 12, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo Darin Sicurello) The Native Soldiers girls basketball team, coached by Skyla Osceola of the Hollywood Reservation, is one win away from capturing the 18th annual Native American Basketball Invitational and earning an

North American Indigenous Games to resume in 2023

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In 2017, Team Florida was represented in the opening ceremonies of the North American Indigenous Games in Toronto by, from left, Trevor Thomas, Conner Thomas and Eecho Billie. The games are scheduled to return in 2023. (Photo Kevin Johnson) The North American Indigenous Games, which attracts thousands of young Indigenous amateur

With an eye on growth, NABI returns

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When the Native American Basketball Invitational decided it was “game on” again, the president and CEO of its foundation figured about half the normal field would attend. After all, the country is still in the midst of emerging from pandemic shutdowns and restrictions. GinaMarie Scarpa is glad her estimate proved to

Brighton’s Trevor Thomas finishes senior season with one more to go

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Warner University outfielder Trevor Thomas (#21) recently earned a degree and completed his senior season. He’ll return next season as a postgraduate. (Photo Kevin Johnson) WEST PALM BEACH — Trevor Thomas will keep playing baseball for as long as he can. Back when Thomas graduated from Okeechobee High School in 2017

Ahnie Jumper’s FGCU softball career ends

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hnie Jumper is shown here in the team's final regular season home game April 25, 2021. (Photo Kevin Johnson) After sweeping Stetson in the Atlantic Sun quarterfinals, the Florida Gulf Coast University softball team appeared ready to make a strong run for the conference championship. The Eagles’ bats, however, fell quiet in

Changeup benefits Immokalee pitcher Ava Nunez

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Immokalee High School starting pitcher Ava Nunez delivers a pitch against Fort Myers in a regional quarterfinal game May 6, 2021, at Fort Myers High School. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Ava Nunez expanded her pitching options this season as the Immokalee High School junior worked a changeup into her repertoire. “She grew a

Three tribes, including STOF, partner in Pigeon Forge hotel

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Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is a popular tourist town in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. (Courtesy photo) The Seminole Tribe has entered into an investment partnership with two other tribes in the development of a hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The well-known tourist town is located in the foothills

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