Tribe hosts second renewable energy conference in Hollywood Community News by Damon Scott - March 1, 2019September 20, 2024 HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe’s idea to present a conference focused on alternative energy began a couple years ago, after the Chairman’s Office organized an “Energy Committee” consisting of Special Projects Administrator Cicero Osceola and Senior Director of Operations Derrick Smith, among others. The goal in forming the committee and then
Hollywood Senior Center holds Valentine’s Day party Community by The Seminole Tribune - February 28, 2019 Enjoy some images from the Valentine's Day party at the Senior Center in Hollywood Feb. 14. The event featured games, raffles and food and a visit from Miss Florida Seminole Cheyenne Kippenberger.
Natives in entertainment industry offer insight at Native Reel Cinema Festival Community by Derrick Tiger - February 28, 2019September 20, 2024 HOLLYWOOD — A panel of Native American musicians, actors, and filmmakers discussed their obstacles and successes in the world of entertainment during a question and answer forum at the Native Reel Cinema Festival as part of the Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow in Hollywood. The group of artists are
Indiantown historical marker honors Betty Mae Jumper Community News by Beverly Bidney - February 28, 2019September 20, 2024 INDIANTOWN — Born and raised in a camp in Indiantown to an Indian mother and an Irish father, Betty Mae Tiger Jumper was lucky to have survived childhood. Equally fortunate is the Seminole Tribe, who benefited from her lifetime of accomplishments. As a “half breed” she could have been put to
Tribe celebrates 81st Brighton Field Day Community by Beverly Bidney - February 28, 2019September 20, 2024 BRIGHTON — The 81st annual Brighton Field Day Festival and Rodeo had something for everyone. Held Feb. 15-17, the fun-filled event attracted more than 5,000 people from the region who came to enjoy the music, entertainment, rodeo, Indian relay races, shopping and food. As a bonus, visitors also learned about Seminole
Seminole Scenes: January 2019 Community News Seminole Scenes by The Seminole Tribune - February 12, 2019September 20, 2024
Prominence in the pastures: Hard work, family legacies at core of re-established Florida Seminole Cattlewomen Association Community News by Beverly Bidney - February 12, 2019 Since nearly half of the Seminole Tribe’s 67 cattle owners are women, it is clear that a woman’s place is in the pastures. On Nov. 1, about a dozen of the 29 female cattle owners re-established the Florida Seminole Cattlewomen Association, whose goal is to promote the cattle industry and beef
Tampa community looks forward to new Lakeland development Community News by Beverly Bidney - February 12, 2019September 20, 2024 LAKELAND — The Tampa community gathered Jan. 23 to celebrate the groundbreaking of what will soon be their new neighborhood in Lakeland. About 100 members of the community were moved off the Tribe’s land in 1999 to make way for what would become the Tampa Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The
Seminoles strut their swines at South Florida Fair Community News by Kevin Johnson - February 12, 2019September 20, 2024 WEST PALM BEACH — Oreste Perez Jr.’s grin was about as wide as his hog’s belly. The 11-year-old had good reason to smile as he returned with his 275-pound hog, aptly named Precious, to the pens in the back barn area while proudly clutching a blue ribbon. While in the show
James Billie named Florida Folk Heritage Award recipient Arts & Entertainment Community by The Seminole Tribune - February 12, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — Former Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman James Billie has been named a recipient of the 2019 Florida Folk Heritage Awards. The announcement was made Jan. 15 by the Florida Secretary of State’s office. The Folk Heritage Awards are given to outstanding folk artists and advocates who have made longstanding
