Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. sells Georgia cattle business Community News by Kevin Johnson - December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. (STOFI) has sold its interests in one of the nation’s largest cattlebusinesses that it had been a part of for eight years. STOFI announced Nov. 17 that its interests in Salacoa Valley Farms of Fairmount, Georgia, have been purchased by Ricky Cleveland, owner
‘Fresh’ Walters looks for big season on the court Sports by Kevin Johnson - December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 St. Lucie West Centennial High School senior Roger “Fresh” Walters lines up a jump shot against Jensen Beach on Nov. 23, 2021, at South Fork High School. Walters scored 12 points in the team’s 69-39 victory. (Photo Kevin Johnson) STUART — Roger “Fresh” Walters entered his final high school basketball
Trio from tribe helps OHS JV to near perfect season Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 The Okeechobee High School junior varsity volleyball team nearly made it through the season without a loss. The team, which includes the Seminole Tribe’s Tiyanni Anderson, Giselle Micco and Lexi Thomas, entered its final match Oct.14 with a 14-0 record. Its hopes of a perfect season were spoiled by South
In first year as coach, Brianna Nunez leads Moore Haven Middle to 5-1 record Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Moore Haven Middle School A team volleyball coach Brianna Nunez talks to her players before the start of their final game of the season Oct. 13, 2021, at Moore Haven Middle High School. (Photo Kevin Johnson) MOORE HAVEN — While her players performed their postgame tasks of removing the net and
STOF, other Native connections locally highlight women’s college basketball Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 From left, Lexi Foreman (University of Central Oklahoma), Kyarrah Grant (Nova Southeastern University) and Milan Schimmel (Florida Gulf Coast University). (Courtesy photos) Women’s college basketball gets underway in November. The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Lexi Foreman will begin her rookie season at the University of Central Oklahoma. Meanwhile, in Florida and not
Elle Thomas wraps up four-year volleyball career at OHS Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Okeechobee High School’s Elle Thomas follows through on a kill attempt during the Brahmans’ final regular season match Oct. 14 at South Fork High School in Stuart. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Elle Thomas has her sights set on her final season of high school softball that starts in a couple months.
Mary Huff named Most Valuable Player of softball World Tournament Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Mary Huff receives the Most Valuable Player award at the USSSA World Tournament in Viera. (Courtesy photo) Mary Huff encountered frustration when she returned to the softball field after recovering from a serious injury. Huff, who is a pitcher for a Pittsburgh-based slowpitch team that plays in tournaments throughout the country, didn’t
A homecoming walk to remember for Connie Gowen, first Miss Florida Seminole Community News Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - November 1, 2021November 2, 2021 Connie Gowen waves to the crowd while accompanied by Kyle Doney as they cross midfield during Florida State University’s homecoming crowning ceremony Oct. 23 in Tallahassee. In 1957, Gowen became the Seminole Tribe’s first princess. (FSU Photography Services/Bruce Palmer) The walk from one sideline to the other at midfield of Doak
New casino, hotel planned for Brighton Reservation Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 A plan to construct a new casino and hotel on the Brighton Reservation was approved by the Tribal Council at its Sept. 30 regular meeting. Details presented to the Council by Seminole Gaming/Hard Rock International executive president and chief financial officer John Eder include a casino that would feature more than
Tribal players, coaches, community help Moore Haven volleyball soar Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 The 2021 Moore Haven High School varsity volleyball team includes the Seminole Tribe’s Summer Gopher (1), Ayana Fonseca (3), Preslynn Baker (back row, far left) and Miley Jimmie (back row, third from left). The team is coached by Baker’s mother Mona Baker (far right). Other players on the squad include