Brighton Field Day Festival to be held in February, offer hands-on events

by The Seminole Tribune - August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Brighton Field Day Festival clothing contest. (File Photo) One of the longest-running Native festivals in the U.S., The Brighton Field Day Festival, is coming up Feb. 13-16 at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena. With arts and crafts, Native dancers and music, Seminole food, alligator wrestling, PRCA Rodeo, concerts and more, attendees can

SCOTUS refuses to hear Seminole compact challenge

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by The Seminole Tribune - June 18, 2024September 19, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court. (Courtesy image) The U.S. Supreme Court on June 17 declined to hear a challenge to the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s 2021 gaming compact with the state, which grants the tribe exclusive rights to online sports betting in Florida. The court’s decision leaves the compact in effect. The

Spencer Battiest to be honored with diversity award

by The Seminole Tribune - March 8, 2024September 19, 2024

Spencer Battiest HOLLYWOOD — Seminole Tribe singer, songwriter, actor and producer Spencer Battiest and two longtime stars from the entertainment industry will be honored March 9 when they are scheduled to receive Harvey Milk Medals at the 8th annual Diversity Honors program. The program will be held at Hard Rock Seminole Casino

Tribal Fair & Pow Wow runs Feb. 9-11 in Hollywood

by The Seminole Tribune - February 8, 2024September 19, 2024

Aaron Lewis. (Courtesy photo) HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow will be held Feb. 9-11 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The highly anticipated event draws hundreds of dancers and drummers every year, who compete for prize money in a variety of categories. Competitive dance competitions will

National Park Service, tribes to partner on history project

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by The Seminole Tribune - December 21, 2023September 19, 2024

DOI Secretary Deb Haaland. (File photo) Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) announced a new Native American history project between the National Park Service (NPS) and tribes during the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit on Dec. 6. (The NPS is a bureau of the DOI). A DOI

Photos: Hollywood’s fall festival brings out Halloween spirit Oct. 31

by The Seminole Tribune - November 28, 2023September 19, 2024

From left to right are Avynn Holata, Maycee Holata and Taylor Holata. (Damon Scott) The Hollywood Preschool Department created a Barbie-themed booth for kids and adults. From left to right are Dana Rolle, LaToshia Huell, Marantha LaConte, Dorothy Williams, Tanya Gibson, and Thommy Doud. (Damon Scott) Grayson Jackson, left, visits Ms. Bre

Photos: Seniors celebrate Thanksgiving in Hollywood Nov. 13

by The Seminole Tribune - November 28, 2023September 19, 2024

Paul Buster plays guitar in the ballroom at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. (Damon Scott) Jeanette Cypress, left, and Mary Jene Koenes enjoy the day. (Damon Scott) Sandy Billie stands behind his wife Betty before the festivities begin. (Damon Scott) Patrick Doctor Sr., left, and his wife Colleen get into

Mets owner, Hard Rock to partner on proposed casino project

by The Seminole Tribune - November 27, 2023September 19, 2024

The proposed casino and entertainment complex would be located next to the Citi Field baseball stadium in Queens. (Shutterstock/Frank Romeo) Billionaire New York Mets baseball owner Steve Cohen unveiled details of a proposed $8 billion casino and entertainment complex in partnership with Hard Rock International (HRI) at a press conference Nov.

Photos: Tribe hosts AIAC pop-up event Oct. 30 at Okalee Village in Hollywood

by The Seminole Tribune - November 27, 2023September 19, 2024

Wildlife handler Justin Igualada wows the crowd of students with an alligator demonstration. (James Hughes) Daniel Tommie sharpens one of his canoe carving tools. (Photos James Hughes) Wildlife handler Justin Igualada wows the crowd of students with an alligator demonstration. (James Hughes) The Māori dancers are a popular attraction at the AIAC event.

Not Invisible Act commission concludes recommendations

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by The Seminole Tribune - November 26, 2023September 19, 2024

Members of the Not Invisible Act commission meet in Washington, D.C., in February. DOI Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) is in the middle, front. (DOI) When the federal Not Invisible Act was signed into law in October 2020, it came with the establishment of a commission. Now after years of working