HOLLYWOOD — Not everyone is familiar with Native American culture but many have a natural curiosity about it. For those inquisitive types, the 42nd annual Seminole Tribal Fair at the Hollywood Hard Rock from Feb. 8-10 was the place to be. People from all over South Florida – and far

HOLLYWOOD — Pint-sized princesses and princes dressed in Seminole regalia strutted across the stage at the Hollywood Headquarters auditorium to vie for the title of Little Miss and Little Mr. Seminole 2013. Nine boys and 20 girls, ages 5 to 7 from all reservations, showcased poise and personality while answering important

HOLLYWOOD — For weeks before Tribal Fair, the workroom at the Hollywood Community Culture Department buzzed with activity. People came to work on a variety of traditional crafts for competition or sale. The workroom stayed open after hours to allow extra time for devoted crafters to complete their patchwork, beaded

HOLLYWOOD — In 1979, the Tribe’s first foray into high-stakes bingo opened on the site of today’s Classic Casino with an unassuming metal building; now, 34 years later, it celebrated a $10-million renovation and continues to be a big draw. Looking back, it’s easy to see the evolution from bingo to

WEST PALM BEACH — Youth in 4-H spend a lot of time and energy raising and caring for livestock, with the goal of bringing them to market after about 100 days. Nine Seminole kids and their hogs joined 107 others at the South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach for

By Carrie Dilley HOLLYWOOD — Near the southwest corner of the intersection of State Road 7 and Stirling Road, roosts a precious historical icon of the Seminole Indians. In a tiny landscaped park, surrounded by a vast casino parking lot and facing a gigantic Hard Rock guitar, a gnarled ancient live

BRIGHTON — The historic Red Barn, abandoned and covered with vines for decades, flashed back to its agrarian past on Jan. 26 when cowboys herding cattle and horses, a hayride, a barbecue and the sounds of country western music once again filled the air amid blue skies, green pastures and

BIG CYPRESS — Mitchell Cypress is a sober reminder that redemption after addiction is possible. The 65-year-old has lived for the past two decades painfully aware that his past had caused those he loved the most to suffer the worst. "I drank alcohol all the time, and when I met my wife

BIG CYPRESS — FSU Day with the Seminole Tribe at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum was like homecoming of a different kind. Nearly 175 Florida State University alumni, called FSU Seminoles, were welcomed on Jan. 26 with open arms by Museum staff and Tribal members for a daylong experience on Seminole Indian turf