Writers group hosts poetry reading, plans future events Arts & Entertainment Community by Tatum Mitchell - September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 Elgin Jumper at the poetry reading Aug. 21. (Tatum Mitchell) BIG CYPRESS — Following its first poetry reading of the year Aug. 21, the Florida Indigenous Writers Group is putting pen to paper to lay out future goals for the group. Elgin Jumper and Krystle Bowers run small group meetings about once
New clubs debut as 4-H starts its new year Community News by Tatum Mitchell - September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 With the 4-H year starting Sept. 1, there are some new additions — Garden Club and Rez Riders Horse Club. Horse Club held its first meeting in August, and about 11 children attended. The next meeting will be Sept. 25 in Hollywood. The club will be traveling reservation to reservation.
Ghost orchid photo earns Brian Zepeda silver award Arts & Entertainment Community News by Tatum Mitchell - August 22, 2024August 22, 2024 Brian Zepeda with his silver Charlie Award at the gala July 26 in Orlando. (Corinne Zepeda) A lengthy trek through the swamp paid off for Brian Zepeda with an award-winning photograph and a mystery. Zepeda, Naples Council/Board liaison, took home a silver award for best photography in the single feature image category