Education brings carnival fun tribalwide Community Education Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Staff from the Education department made sure students were having a good time at the Classic Gym on the Hollywood Reservation. From left to right are Luis Viveros, Hollywood K-12 adviser, Tiawannah Calhoun, Hollywood K-12 adviser, and Rollie Gilliam III, tribalwide Education quality assurance analyst. (Photo Damon Scott) The Seminole Tribe’s
Hollywood Reservation water plant earns award Community News by The Seminole Tribune - July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 From left, Public Works employees Brian Fogle, Rudy Garcia and Bassem Sanaallah. (Courtesy photo) The water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant on the Hollywood Reservation was recognized at the Florida Water Resources Conference in Daytona Beach in late April. The Florida section of the American Water Works Association recognized the
HHS updates Covid-19 guidelines Community Health News by Damon Scott - June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) department has updated its Covid-19 quarantine and isolation guidelines. According to HHS executive director Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley, if a person has tested positive for Covid-19 or has been exposed to someone who has the virus, the quarantine and isolation period is
Panel: Students often get limited info on Native Americans Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 From left to right are Gordon “Ollie” Wareham, Crystal Bowers, Rollie Gilliam III, Kim Cunningham and Wilson Bowers. (Photo Damon Scott) DAVIE – How students learn about Native Americans in the classroom (or learn at all) was the basis for a panel at the Broward County Public Schools “Equity Conference” on
Bill Osceola Memorial marks return of rodeos Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 From left, Bill Osceola’s daughter Cynthia Osceola and granddaughter Cyiah Avila are joined by Moses Jumper Jr., S.R. Tommie and Pastor Josh LeadingFox during a ceremony at the Bill Osceola Memorial Youth Rodeo on May 14 at the Hollywood Reservation’s rodeo grounds. (Photo Kevin Johnson) HOLLYWOOD — The turnout for the
Triple Crown Fishing Series crowns champions Community News Sports by The Seminole Tribune - June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 At left, Triple Crown Fishing Series grand champion Rafael Sanchez and his teammate Allen Venzor hold up the prizes they won at the series’ final event May 21 in Big Cypress. They finished second as a team in the final event. (Courtesy Seminole Recreation) The third and final event in this
Seminole Bass Fishing Tournament debuts in Lakeport Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 The Seminole Bass Fishing Tournament championship team included, from left, Jamie Thomas, Jo Johns, Kalgary Johns and Norman Johns. They were joined by tournament organizer Amos Tiger and Brighton Councilman Larry Howard at the awards ceremony May 7 in Lakeport. (Photo Darlene Evans) The third time proved to be a charm
Moore Haven poised to grow after solid season Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 Summer Gopher makes solid contact for a hit against Bradenton Christian on May 5. (Photo Kevin Johnson) MOORE HAVEN — Had this season been like previous ones, the Moore Haven High School softball season would have continued past the district tournament. But despite being runner-up in their district and compiling a
Photos: Mother’s Day 2022 Community Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 From left, Cierra Baker, Lahna Baker, Kalisa Baker, Margaria Baker and Charlene Baker, far right, celebrate Jaryaca Baker’s next baby at the Brighton Mother’s Day event April 26. (Photo Robert Kippenberger) Ahnie Jumper celebrates her first Mother’s Day as a mother with her daughter Sawyer, 7 months old, at the Big
Immokalee celebrates preschool graduates Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 The Immokalee preschool class of 2022 performs on the stage during the graduation program May 18. (Photo Beverly Bidney) IMMOKALEE — The Immokalee preschool class of 2022 took the first steps to the rest of their lives as they walked down the red carpet ready to receive their diplomas May 18. Proudly