Native Soldiers girls earn spot in NABI championship Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - July 17, 2021July 17, 2021 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 Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 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
Totem pole’s cross-country journey comes to Hollywood Reservation Community Top News by Kevin Johnson - July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 A view from above of the 4,900-pound totem pole brought to the Hollywood Reservation on June 21, 2021. The pole will eventually be brought to Washington, D.C. (Photo Gordon "Ollie" Wareham) HOLLYWOOD — It’s not every day a 24-foot-long, 4,900-pound object comes to the Hollywood Reservation.Plenty of heads turned when a
With an eye on growth, NABI returns Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 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
Moore Haven Lock and Dam renamed in memory of fallen FWC officer News Top News by Kevin Johnson - June 18, 2021June 25, 2021 The Moore Haven Lock and Dam has been renamed the Julian Keen Jr. Lock and Dam. (FWC photo) The late Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officer Julian Keen Jr. was honored June 18 with the renaming of the Moore Haven Lock and Dam in his memory. The dedication came
Seminole artists opportunity: FSU seeks art that represents tribe for new student union Arts & Entertainment Education Top News by Kevin Johnson - June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 A rendering of the new student union at Florida State University. (Courtesy FSU) Florida State University’s new student union building, which is slated to open next year, could contain permanent art about the Seminole Tribe. With a July 1 deadline looming, FSU is in the midst of seeking proposals from artists for
Brighton’s Trevor Thomas finishes senior season with one more to go Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 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 Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 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 Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 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 News Top News by Kevin Johnson - June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 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