Lee Tiger was musician, champion of Native culture Community News Top News by Damon Scott - February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 Lee Tiger in 2021. (Lee Tiger Facebook) Those who knew the Miccosukee Tribe’s Lee Tiger remember him as a prolific musician who also worked for many years to promote Native tourism and culture on behalf of the Miccosukee and Seminole tribes. Tiger died Jan. 5 in Davie after a lengthy illness,
Tribe honors FSU football’s strong season Community Sports by Kevin Johnson - February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 A large wooden tomahawk was presented to Florida State football coach Mike Norvell on Nov. 25, 2022. From left to right are FSU athletic director Michael Alford, Norvell, Kyle Doney, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Richard Osceola and Renegade team owner Allen Durham. (Courtesy photo) Florida State University’s return to prominence on
Gary Allan headlines 84th Brighton Field Day Festival Arts & Entertainment Community by The Seminole Tribune - February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Gary Allan (garyallan.com) The 84th Brighton Field Day Festival will be held Feb. 17-19 at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena on the Brighton Reservation. It marks the first time the festival will be held since the onset of the pandemic in 2020.Gates open at 9 a.m. on Feb. 17 and Feb.
Jaryaca Baker enjoys smooth transition as business owner Community News Top News by Kevin Johnson - February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Jaryaca Baker makes smoothies at the Rez Rally on Jan. 7, 2023, in Hollywood. The Brighton resident opened her business in 2022. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Jaryaca Baker was working for the Seminole Tribe’s Education Department when she decided that an 8-to-5 job in the office might not be the best fit
Seminole Scenes: January 2023 Community Seminole Scenes Top News by The Seminole Tribune - February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 GOODBYE ‘22, HELLO ‘23: Team Hollywood got an early start toward a healthy new year by hosting a New Year’s Eve walk/run Dec. 31 at Seminole Estates. It was also preparation for the following week’s Rez Rally. (Calvin Tiger) TAPE TIME: Bull rider Josiah Johns tapes his wrist in preparation for
New casino, hotel breaks ground in Brighton Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Beverly Bidney - February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Shovels are raised at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton on Jan. 5. From left to right are Seminole Gaming CEO and Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, President Mitchell Cypress, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., Seminole Casino Brighton
Three questions with HHS’ Kiswani-Barley Community Health News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley inside the Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center on the Hollywood Reservation. (File photo) HOLLYWOOD – The executive director of the Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department – Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley – says she and her staff have hit the ground running in 2023. The Tribune took a
Haaland touts Everglades restoration during Florida visit Community News Top News by Damon Scott - January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Cutline: Haaland took part in an airboat tour of the Everglades during a visit to Florida for the Everglades Coalition conference. (@SecDebHaaland) Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) used a visit to South Florida Jan. 28 to give an update on the federal “America the Beautiful” initiative at the
Mercedes Osceola’s unique path leads to tribal events Community Events News Top News by Damon Scott - January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Mercedes Osceola stands outside of tribal headquarters on the Hollywood Reservation in January. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Mercedes Osceola says her family life and career at the Seminole Tribe have served as preparation for her new venture. Osceola is the Hollywood Council Office’s special events coordinator for Councilman Chris Osceola.
Finance head wants to bring ‘mind-change’ to office Community News Top News by Damon Scott - January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 John Woodruff sits in his office at tribal headquarters in Hollywood in January. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Accounting, budgeting and the like might not be exciting to some, but John Woodruff will at least convince you that it’s an important subject and one he’s passionate about. Woodruff is the Seminole Tribe’s