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Save the tu-lee: Redbay project begins on Tribal reservations

by Peter B. Gallagher -

A federal-state program, "Mitigating the Natural and Cultural Impacts of Laurel Wilt on Redbay (Persea borbonia)," has begun on reservations of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. The project, funded under the national 2014 Farm Bill and administered by the United States Department of

Panther track spotted near Tribe’s Lakeland property

by Peter B. Gallagher -

POLK CITY — A Florida panther track was confirmed in late August north of Interstate 4 near tiny Polk City, which calls itself the "Gateway To The Green Swamp." Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials said the panther is the first in decades proven to roam that far

Body cameras provide another set of eyes for SPD officers

by Beverly Bidney -

Since June, most Seminole Police Department officers have used miniature video cameras that attach to uniforms. The latest tool in law enforcement – combined with dashboard and back-seat cameras already in cruisers – is another example of the department embracing new technology. "This is an opportunity to be transparent and show

Osceola Brothers Band rocks Tallahassee stage

by Beverly Bidney -

TALLAHASSEE — The night before the Florida State University football team dominated on the field in its home opener, Seminole brothers commanded the stage at the Friday Night Block Party. The Osceola Brothers Band rocked the streets for thousands of spectators Sept. 5 at Kleman Plaza in downtown Tallahassee, where they

Tampa women sport bikinis for Hard Rock calendar, charity

by Eileen Soler -

BIG CYPRESS — Beasts took a back seat to beauties at Billie Swamp Safari when bikini-clad models posed in rugged wetland scenes for the 2015 Seminole Hard Rock Girls Tampa Calendar. Panthers, bears and alligators were not invited. The ninth annual bathing suit calendar featuring employees of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &

Traveling exhibit paves road for skateboard art

by Eileen Soler -

BIG CYPRESS — Using decks as canvas, a dozen Tribal youth marked the opening of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s newest exhibit, "Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America," by painting their own versions of colorful skateboard art Sept. 20. Some drew detailed graphics in pencil before putting paintbrushes to wood –

Tina Osceola instrumental in Miccosukee Museum renovation

by Beverly Bidney -

MICCOSUKEE — Tina Osceola grew up loving museums. As an adult she has made her life in that world, first as director of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, then as a board member of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), followed by president of the American Indian and

A day in the life of Mr. Backhouse

by Eileen Soler -

BIG CYPRESS — On any given day Paul Backhouse, director of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, has his nose to the grindstone. His feet give hints to the task at hand. Doc Martens shoes mean he’s trucking through the daily business of managing his 40-member staff at the

Gem Osceola brews success with coffee business

by Beverly Bidney -

DAVIE — The key to Gem and Linda Osceola’s success in business has been her passion for a good cup of coffee. About 10 years ago, they wanted to start a business but didn’t have a direction in mind. He was a salesman in his father’s chickee business, and she managed

Elders cross reservations, catch up on good times

by Eileen Soler -

BIG CYPRESS — Elders from Seminole reservations met Aug. 28 at Big Cypress Senior Center for a midday gathering that morphed into a mass reunion. "It’s just so good to hear the laughter from people visiting each other. We always go back and forth to where we live and such, but

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