Digging for solutions at fracking summit Community by Beverly Bidney - December 8, 2016 FORT MYERS — Hundreds of environmentally concerned citizens attended the Florida Fracking Summit Nov. 2 to learn about the threats to the environment and what they can do to help prevent them. The room remained silent throughout the day as the crowd listened intently to expert speakers at Florida Gulf Coast
SMP drone provides Tampa construction updates Community by The Seminole Tribune - December 8, 2016 TAMPA — As Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa continues with its expansion project, it has opted to use aerial filmmaking to provide construction updates for guests. Utilizing DJI Inspire 1 drone video shot by Seminole Media Productions, guests are now able to view the construction progress on the Orient
Documentary sheds light on Black Seminole war hero Community Uncategorized by Beverly Bidney - December 8, 2016December 8, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — A rarely told story of a Black Seminole hero is being made into an educational documentary called “Suwannee Warrior.” Filming began Nov. 6 on the Big Cypress Reservation. “It’s one of those stories that is rarely spoken about nowadays, in the Tribe and outside as well,” said Naples
Seminole Petroleum fuels growth for Tribe Community by Beverly Bidney - December 1, 2016December 5, 2016 NAPLES — Seminole Petroleum rolled out its new name and freshly painted tanker trucks Oct. 28 at the company’s bulk fuel processing plant in Naples. Tribal officials introduced the Seminole Petroleum management team as they celebrated the transition to the new brand with a luncheon at the Naples plant. The petroleum
Seminole/Stiles captures two Eagle awards Community by Stephanie Rodriguez - December 1, 2016December 5, 2016 FORT LAUDERDALE — The Seminole/Stiles construction team won two Eagle awards in this year’s Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Awards. The awards were announced at the 27th annual black tie dinner celebration held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center on Oct. 28 to honor the nation’s most innovative
Artists Seminoli exhibit plays role in Native American Heritage Month Community by Eileen Soler - December 1, 2016December 5, 2016 FORT LAUDERDALE —Artist Elgin Jumper said history comes alive when he puts his paintbrush to canvas. Whether his strokes recreate a bucolic landscape or the pain of war, his use of bold and vivid colors speak loud and sure. During a live presentation Nov. 6 at the Fort Lauderdale History Center
Judge’s ruling deemed a win for Tribe Community by Beverly Bidney - December 1, 2016December 5, 2016 A federal judge ruled Nov. 9 the Seminole Tribe may continue to deal blackjack and baccarat, known as banked card games, at all seven of its Florida casinos for another 14 years. The news means the Tribe is legally authorized to continue the games through 2030, the end date of the
Tribe fights drugs with Red Ribbon fun Community by Beverly Bidney - November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 The mission of the Red Ribbon campaign is to convey the message that living a drug-free life is far better than being a substance abuser. In his opening prayer at the Big Cypress Red Ribbon community luncheon Oct. 20, Moses Jumper Jr. added his own voice to the message. “We know
TCD graduate Ervina Capricien named Classic Casino’s HR director Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 HOLLYWOOD – Seminole Gaming has announced Tribal Career Development program graduate Ervina Capricien as the director of Human Resources for Seminole Classic Casino. As the HR director, Capricien is responsible for providing strategic direction, guidance, support and oversight to the property. Her role also includes responsibility for directing day-to-day human resources
Seminole Pride Beef makes FSU debut Community by Beverly Bidney - November 15, 2016 TALLAHASSEE — Florida State’s homecoming weekend wasn’t only about football, parades and princesses; it also marked the debut of Seminole Pride Beef on the menu for students at the Suwannee Room dining hall Oct. 14. It wasn’t the first time Seminole Pride Beef has been featured on campus; the brand
