Immokalee gives thanks with Turkey Shoot, feasts Events by The Seminole Tribune - December 1, 2011 By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE − The Immokalee community gathered together for Thanksgiving in November and hosted events for the community, preschoolers and seniors, which included their annual Turkey Shoot on Nov. 20.
Tampa community enjoys Thanksgiving celebration Events by The Seminole Tribune - December 1, 2011 By Peter B. Gallagher TAMPA − The Tampa community joined together on Nov. 22 to celebrate Thanksgiving and give thanks for their blessings. The celebration included prizes and gifts for the kids, as well as a buffet at the Marriott Waterside.
Naples community gives to the less fortunate for Thanksgiving Events by The Seminole Tribune - December 1, 2011 By Judy Weeks NAPLES − Naples youth droped off donations of nonperishable food items to St. Matthew’s House, a homeless shelter and halfway house, to help needy families this Thanksgiving.
Seminole veterans celebrated in Tribalwide Veterans Day festivities Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011 By Chris C. Jenkins BRIGHTON — Although a few days early, war veterans young and old gathered to honor one another and to be honored in the first Tribalwide Veterans Day celebration at the Brighton Reservation Florida Seminole Veteran’s Building. In its 24th year, the annual commemoration of the nation’s defenders held
Senior Profile: Marine Veteran Dan Bowers Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011April 10, 2015 By Judy Weeks BRIGHTON — Celebrating his birthday on Oct. 22 with a host of family and friends, Dan Bowers reflected on a lifetime of memories that spanned 70 years and carried him halfway around the world. A member of the panther clan, Dan Bowers was born on Oct. 24, 1941, in
It’s up to me to be drug free Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011 By Judy Weeks Community members, employees and leaders of the Seminole Tribe of Florida make a concentrated effort throughout the year to combat the use of harmful substances and high-risk behavior. Their combined effort is making a positive impact Tribal wide and is influencing the future. Once a year, they join millions
Tribal Citizens support 14th annual AIAC Festival Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011 By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — Tribal citizens from multiple reservations displayed a significant amount of support for the 14th Annual American Indian Arts and Culture Festival, held from Nov. 4-6 at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Grounds. Former Tribal Chairman/Big Cypress Tribal senior Mitchell Cypress spent time at one of the art booths
Big Cypress wins its first Senior Trike Fest Crown Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011April 10, 2015 By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — The home team has finally won it. For the first time in the Senior Trike Fest’s seven-year history, the Big Cypress seniors outlasted all of their competitors to take home the 2011 Trike Fest crown on Nov. 3. Held at the Big Cypress Aviation Hangar, Team Big
Jerry Micco Sr. Memorial Bike Ride moves into its ninth year Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011April 10, 2015 By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — The ninth annual Jerry Micco Sr. Memorial Bike Ride felt remarkably different this time around. Held on Nov. 5, a somewhat somber vibe existed throughout the weekend experience as many of the motorcycle riders – friends and family members of the late Jerry Micco Sr. –