Mother-daughter duo continues family patchwork tradition

Community

by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2012

By Cooper Rivers HOLLYWOOD — Twenty-seven years ago, Regina Thinn was just like many other people, struggling to pay bills and to feed her children. She had a 9-to-5 desk job but didn’t enjoy it and wanted something different. She started with beading but realized she had a passion for sewing. Regina’s

Tribal members tune in to London Olympic Games

Sports

by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2012

By Kathryn Stolarz The 2012 London Olympics captivated much of the world’s attention, and Seminoles were no exception. Chairman James E. Billie was among many Tribal members who tuned in to catch the action from July 27 to Aug. 12. About 10,500 athletes from 204 countries competed for 2,100 medals on the

Tampa holds Family Fun Day

Events

by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2012

By Peter B. Gallagher TAMPA — The Tampa community gathered at the Lakeland property on Aug. 18 for a day of fun-filled activities. Even the rain couldn't stop the community from enjoying the day together with bungee jumping on trampolines, dunk tanks, ceramic painting, rock walls and horseshoes.

Maintaining weight and going strong

Health

by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2012

By Christine McCall Over the past year and a half, I have made big changes in my life. For those who missed my last story a few months ago, in 2010 at 23 years old, I weighed 324 pounds and had elevated blood pressure. It hurt to wake up in the

Eat billions of live organisms daily

Health

by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2012April 9, 2015

By Paula Bowers-Sanchez Have you had your yearly physical yet? I know some of you had to get one for your children before school started, but you might want to go ahead and make an appointment for yourself, too. You know the saying, "Better safe than sorry." It is better to

Hollywood is all fun and games for July Fourth

Events

by The Seminole Tribune - July 25, 2012

By Raevin Frank HOLLYWOOD — On June 30, the Hollywood Reservation celebrated the Fourth of July at the Ball Field. More than 100 Tribal members showed up to the event to celebrate the nation’s independence. Some activities going on included face painting, waterslides, horseshoes and watermelon-eating contests. "I enjoyed the big waterslide the

Fort Pierce focuses on family for Independence Day

Events

by The Seminole Tribune - July 25, 2012

By Rachel Buxton FORT PIERCE — The Fort Pierce community celebrated the Fourth of July in true American style with a home-cooked barbecue feast held at Chupco Ranch on June 30. The definite underlining theme for the celebration was simple: family. "The overall point of today is definitely family," Fort Pierce Liaison Jane

Brighton Reservation celebrates Fourth of July

Events

by The Seminole Tribune - July 25, 2012

By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — From June 30 through July 4, the Brighton community celebrated Independence Day across the reservation. Sponsored by the Recreation Department and the Brighton Council Office, activities were held throughout the week to entertain the community. Activities started on the morning of June 30 with a fishing tournament for

Naples enjoys Independence Day at the beach

Events

by The Seminole Tribune - July 25, 2012

The Naples community celebrated the Fourth of July with a beach barbecue on July 3.

Senior profile: Rachel Billie

Community

by The Seminole Tribune - July 25, 2012

By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — A pacemaker, artificial knee, diabetes and arthritis may have slowed Rachel Billie down, but she is a long way from coming to a stop. Sitting at her sewing machine, this energetic 76-year-old recalled how she once sewed to feed her children and to keep a roof