Sports life leads Mary Huff to Brighton Recreation Community News Sports Top News by Damon Scott - December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 Mary Huff, center, with Okeechobee High School softball players Elle Thomas, left, and Jacee Jumper, right, in 2020. (Kevin Johnson) The Seminole Tribe’s Mary Huff was hired as the Recreation Department site manager on the Brighton Reservation. Her first day on the job was Nov. 27, 2023. She oversees the department,
Seminole artists to be featured at Winter Park museum Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Damon Scott - December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 Seminole artists will soon be featured in a room like this one at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens in Winter Park. (Courtesy photo) A new art exhibition to open in January 2024 in Winter Park near Orlando will feature the work of a dozen Seminole artists for the first
3 questions with Tara Backhouse on museum’s achievement Community News Top News by Damon Scott - December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s reaccreditation was announced in November 2023. (Courtesy photo) The Seminole Tribe’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Reservation was one of 41 museums to be reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) in 2023. The AAM made the announcement in a Nov. 28, 2023, news release. Fewer
Brendan Osceola Latchford graduates from FSU Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 In back, from left to right, are Bradley Osceola Latchford, Brendan Osceola Latchford and Brady Osceola Latchford. In front, from left to right, are Bella Rose Osceola Latchford, Braden Osceola Latchford, and Bailey Marie Osceola Latchford. (Courtesy photo) The Seminole Tribe’s Latchford family added another Florida State University graduate to its
Photos: Hollywood’s fall festival brings out Halloween spirit Oct. 31 Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 From left to right are Avynn Holata, Maycee Holata and Taylor Holata. (Damon Scott) The Hollywood Preschool Department created a Barbie-themed booth for kids and adults. From left to right are Dana Rolle, LaToshia Huell, Marantha LaConte, Dorothy Williams, Tanya Gibson, and Thommy Doud. (Damon Scott) Grayson Jackson, left, visits Ms. Bre
Photos: Seniors celebrate Thanksgiving in Hollywood Nov. 13 Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 Paul Buster plays guitar in the ballroom at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. (Damon Scott) Jeanette Cypress, left, and Mary Jene Koenes enjoy the day. (Damon Scott) Sandy Billie stands behind his wife Betty before the festivities begin. (Damon Scott) Patrick Doctor Sr., left, and his wife Colleen get into
Seminole artists pick up Art Basel boost Arts & Entertainment Community Events News Top News by Damon Scott - November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 The late Jimmy Osceola’s artwork is currently on display at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, which is listed as one of Art Basel’s cultural institutions for the first time. (Beverly Bidney) Seminole artists are poised to acquire new fans during Art Basel Miami Beach from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10. For the first time,
Photos: Tribe hosts AIAC pop-up event Oct. 30 at Okalee Village in Hollywood Arts & Entertainment Community Events News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 Wildlife handler Justin Igualada wows the crowd of students with an alligator demonstration. (James Hughes) Daniel Tommie sharpens one of his canoe carving tools. (Photos James Hughes) Wildlife handler Justin Igualada wows the crowd of students with an alligator demonstration. (James Hughes) The Māori dancers are a popular attraction at the AIAC event.
‘Road to Healing’ tour makes final stop Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 26, 2023November 26, 2023 The “Road to Healing” tour made a stop in Anchorage, Alaska, in October. (NABS Facebook) Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland’s (Laguna Pueblo) “Road to Healing” tour made its last stop in Montana on Nov. 5. It was the last in a series of U.S. stops that began in July
Diabetes program renewed through Jan. 19 Community Health News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - November 26, 2023November 26, 2023 SDPI was renewed through Jan. 19. (Facebook) The U.S. Senate passed a funding bill Nov. 15 to avoid a government shutdown that was to take effect two days later. The measure extended the Indian Health Services’ (IHS) Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) through Jan. 19; it had expired Sept. 30.