Miss Universe winner crowned at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming by Kevin Johnson - June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 Andrea Meza, from Mexico, is crowned Miss Universe on May 16 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. (Photo Benjamin Askinas) HOLLYWOOD — Hard Rock and the Miss Universe competition – each with vast international recognition – proved to be a natural partnership. Hard Rock has
Hard work culminates with district title for Okeechobee Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 The Okeechobee High School softball team, which includes the Seminole Tribe’s Mary Huff (head coach), Elle Thomas and Lexi Thomas, celebrate April 29 after defeating South Fork, 5-4, in the Class 5A-District 12 championship game. (Courtesy photo) When the Okeechobee High School softball team took the field for the first time
Canaan Jumper shines in brief time with Heritage varsity Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 American Heritage’s Canaan Jumper fields groundballs during warm-ups prior to a regional quarterfinal against St. Brendan on May 5. (Photo Kevin Johnson) PLANTATION — Canaan Jumper, of the Big Cypress Reservation, made the most of her brief time with the American Heritage varsity softball squad this season. Jumper, a junior first baseman,
Poll shows Florida voters favor gaming compact by more than 3 to 1 Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by Kevin Johnson - May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and the Guitar Hotel. The gaming compact that will be debated by the Florida Legislature next week has plenty of support from likely Florida voters, according to the results of a new poll released Tuesday. The poll, commissioned by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
Miss Universe competition arrives at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Top News by Kevin Johnson - May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 Miss Universe contestants representing countries from around the world gather at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in preparation for the May 16, 2021, pageant. (Photo via Instagram) HOLLYWOOD — The next Miss Universe will be determined on the Hollywood Reservation. The 69th Miss Universe competition, which draws a worldwide television
High school softball game features two Seminole head coaches Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 Seminole coaches and players gather after the Moore Haven versus Okeechobee softball game April 23, 2021, at Okeechobee High School. From left in front row, Moore Haven head coach Jaryaca Baker, Summer Gopher, Preslynn Baker, Lexi Thomas, Elle Thomas, Illa Trueblood, Aaryn King, Tehya Nunez, Moore Haven assistant coach Brianna
NABI plans for a full field in Phoenix Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 4, 2021May 5, 2021 After being canceled a year ago due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Native American Basketball Invitational will return in 2021. The NABI Foundation announced April 27 that a full field of 128 all-Native American and Indigenous teams, including from the Seminole Tribe, will compete in the Phoenix area July 11-17. The
FGCU catcher Ahnie Jumper earns praise for her leadership Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 Ahnie Jumper gets set for a play at the plate in the first inning of FGCU’s senior day game against Jacksonville on April 25, 2021, in Fort Myers. (Photo Kevin Johnson) FORT MYERS — From the coach to the players, the comments about Ahnie Jumper contained a common theme: leadership. Whether it’s
FGCU softball falls to No. 3 Florida, 3-0 Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 Florida Gulf Coast University catcher Ahnie Jumper, of the Big Cypress Reservation, protects the plate during the Eagles' 3-0 loss to No. 3 Florida on April 21, 2021, in Fort Myers. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The Florida Gulf Coast University softball team’s bats never got on track against Natalie Lugo and the
Tribal Council praises Cheyenne Kippenberger as her Miss Indian World reign ends Community Top News by Kevin Johnson - April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 Cheyenne Kippenberger, of the Hollywood Reservation, has served as Miss Indian World for two years. Her reign will end April 24, 2021. HOLLYWOOD – Cheyenne Kippenberger made the Seminole Tribe mighty proud when she won the Miss Indian World competition in April 2019. For the past two years the tribe has