BIG CYPRESS — When an environmentally conscience couple builds their dream home, size and beauty are secondary. “What’s important is to demonstrate that you can have a wonderful living space without having a 4,000-square-foot McMansion,” said environmental activist Rhonda Roff, the wife of Big Cypress Board Rep. Joe Frank. And demonstrate they

BIG CYPRESS — Decades ago, when Wovoka Tommie tested his youth with daredevil BMX tricks in the old skate park at Big Cypress, he was too much of a kid to imagine the future. On Nov. 20, reminiscing at a groundbreaking ceremony on the same land for phase one of the

STUART — Seminole Fire Rescue Department’s chief of operations Jeff Alter takes three days off every year to prepare for Thanksgiving dinner, but when the time comes to dine, he’s all turkeyed out. “I eat steak for Thanksgiving,” Alter said on day one, Nov. 25, of an annual project that makes

BRIGHTON — Emotions brimmed Nov. 7 during the Seminole Veterans Day event in Brighton as Tribal members and guests paid homage to those who served their country. One by one, dignitaries thanked the veterans, expressing their gratitude to those, past and present, who protect the nation’s freedom. “Several of us served and

BIG CYPRESS — Tribal leaders jump started the ninth annual Senior Trike Fest Oct. 24 with fighting words for five of the fastest and most furious reservation teams – on three wheels. “We did it before and we’ll do it again. We’re ready to rock and roll,” said Brighton Board Rep.

By Amanda Murphy TALLAHASSEE — As Osceola and Renegade pierced Bobby Bowden Field with the flaming spear at Florida State University’s Homecoming game Nov. 16, the stadium ignited with a roar, exalting this year’s Homecoming theme, “A Legendary Spirit.” “The school has so much spirit,” said Jr. Miss Seminole Brianna Blais-Billie. “You

By Amanda Murphy TALLAHASSEE — Kyle Doney was inducted Nov. 1 into Florida State University’s highly venerated Circle of Gold. Established by the FSU Alumni Association in 1993, the Circle of Gold recognizes individuals who epitomize the university’s tradition of excellence through service and dedication. “When you look around the room, it’s

HOLLYWOOD — Hollywood Reservation will see big changes in the coming months with the construction of a new recreation facility, new homes and new townhouses. The construction of the 39,000-square-foot, two-story recreation facility will likely begin in mid-December. It will house a gym, the Boys & Girls Club and the Fitness

HOLLYWOOD — Maggie Osceola’s foremost childhood memory is following her father on family journeys into the Everglades to hunt. It was a long time ago, but she remembers it well. Recent memories include her 93rd birthday party Nov. 1 at the Seminole Estates Clubhouse, where multiple generations celebrated the quiet family