Seminole Youth Council meets former U.S. senator Community by Brett Daly - September 25, 2012April 9, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Members of the Seminole Youth Council gathered at Tribal Headquarters on Sept. 17 to have a roundtable discussion with former U.S. Sen. Byron L. Dorgan. During the meeting, they informed him of their organization’s accomplishments and their individual concerns facing Tribal youth. During his terms in office, Sen. Dorgan,
Business profile: Redman Builders Community by Beverly Bidney - September 25, 2012April 9, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Steve Osceola has spent his entire life in construction. He grew up going to construction sites with his father, Max Osceola Sr., who had his own construction company. As a young boy, Osceola knew he wanted to follow his father’s example, and he has achieved that goal. Since
Business profile: Seminole Sign Co. Community by Beverly Bidney - September 25, 2012April 9, 2015 BRIGHTON — Signs are something most people look at but rarely think about beyond the information they provide. Laverne and Jason Thomas are not like most people; as the owners of Seminole Sign Company, they are engaged with signs on a daily basis. Back in 2000, when his father needed a
Tribal community pays tribute to Vincent Micco Community by Beverly Bidney - September 25, 2012April 9, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Surrounded by family and friends, Loretta Micco remembered her late husband, Vincent Micco, at a memorial dinner on Aug. 30 at the Hollywood Gym. The room, festively decorated with balloons hovering above the tables and photographic memories projected on a large screen, beckoned people in to pay tribute
Fort Pierce holds first fun day at Chupco Youth Ranch Community by The Seminole Tribune - September 24, 2012 By Andrea Holata FORT PIERCE — Although Tropical Storm Isaac hovered nearby, the Fort Pierce community didn’t let it dampen their spirits on Aug. 25. Fort Pierce and other Tribal reservations joined together at the Chupco Youth Ranch for their first fun day event. The Chupco Youth Ranch sponsored the event, while
First baby tortoise hatched at Seminole Okalee Indian Village Community by The Seminole Tribune - September 24, 2012 By Christine McCall HOLLYWOOD — On Sept. 1, newly hatched African spurred tortoise "Oakley" was found crawling around in the tortoise habitat at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village located in Seminole Paradise. After the only female tortoise laid her eggs six months ago, wildlife staff believed that the eggs were infertile. By
Marty Bowers displays photos at first public show Community by Beverly Bidney - September 24, 2012April 9, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — A radio host entertains and informs but rarely provides inspiration for an artist. Marty Bowers, however, was motivated to explore photography because his favorite radio personality, Howard Stern, found a new hobby. Bowers’ interest in photography grew into a serious passion, and he has found success doing something
Tribal artists display work at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Community by The Seminole Tribune - September 24, 2012 By Andrea Holata BIG CYPRESS — In a collaborative effort, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum of Florida International University presented the "Reflections across Time: Seminole Portraits" exhibit at the Big Cypress Reservation. Bridging together more than 150 years of Seminole history, the exhibit features the
Bronze by Cooley for the Seminole Tribe Community by The Seminole Tribune - September 24, 2012April 9, 2015 By Christine McCall LAMONT, Fla. — For the past 30 years, Bronze by Cooley artists Bradley Cooley Sr. and son Bradley Jr., of Lamont, Fla., have created Seminole-influenced bronze sculptures. Many of their creations can be found on Seminole reservations, the most recent being the life-size sculpture of veteran Herman L.
Immokalee to open youth center Community by Brett Daly - September 24, 2012April 9, 2015 IMMOKALEE — With renovations nearly complete on a new youth center in Immokalee, the community can look forward to a state-of-the-art facility to entertain children with a wide variety of activities. Renovations to the new facility – the old Housing building – began in late August and include eliminating five office