Pop and R&B singer-songwriter Spencer Battiest recently made history as the first Native American artist signed to Hard Rock Records, a label owned by Hard Rock International. His new single, "Love of My Life," debuted May 9 and is available on iTunes and Amazon.com. "This is a very emotional song and

Actor and former NFL player Jim Warne made careers of playing in front of cameras, but when the Oglala Lakota member stood in the Seminole spotlight recently, he revealed another passion. "It’s about enlightenment. Most people have no clue about Native American history or what is happening today," said Warne, founder

FORT LAUDERDALE — Seminoles have traveled to Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale since the early 20th century when they traded, learned English and stayed for days at a time. Tribal members gathered again at the historic site April 30 to promote Seminole art and culture at the launch of the

BIG CYPRESS — Gratitude was served in hefty portions of homemade meatloaf, armfuls of thoughtful gifts and plenty of applause May 13 at the Foster Parent Appreciation Luncheon on Big Cypress Reservation. Hosted by the Family Services Department’s Family Preservation program, the two-hour event was a welcomed midday break for 60

IMMOKALEE — Crowds gazed at the beauty of 30 hot-air balloons floating away together during an early morning breeze in Immokalee last month. The sight was a highlight of the third annual Balloons Over Paradise festival sponsored by Seminole Casino Immokalee April 26-27. About 35,000 people attended the event. Thirty additional

FORT PIERCE — Riding horses might not be a rite of passage, but Shamy Tommie wants to make sure Fort Pierce Reservation members have a chance to learn. Horseback riding lessons are given at the Chupco Youth Ranch on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. for children and adults. "It’s important

HOLLYWOOD — To demonstrate their prowess with motorcycles, 168 motor officers from 40 law enforcement agencies competed in the 25th annual Southeast Police Motorcycle Rodeo at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Four motor officers from the Seminole Police Department, including Lt. Mitch VanSant, competed and helped organize the

The Seminole Pride brand recently added Blue Lake Citrus Products and OWV water to its lineup of products that includes beef, electronic cigarettes, wines, Seminole/Stiles Construction and Development and commercial cleaning. Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. purchased 60 percent of Blue Lake Citrus, the parent company of Noble Food Service, in

LABELLE — Environmentalists continued to take aim at a giant by using Earth Day to stand shoulder to shoulder, wave signs and call out to motorists on Hickpochee Avenue in LaBelle April 22. "Florida Power & Light (FPL) wants to build a power plant less than 2 miles from the Big