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Candidate slate set for elections

by Kevin Johnson -

HOLLYWOOD — Sixteen candidates will vie for office in the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s upcoming regular election. On election day - May 12, 2025, - registered voters will cast votes in their reservation races to determine who will represent the Big Cypress, Brighton and Hollywood reservations on the Tribal Council

SEMREF adds LA, DC apartment buildings to portfolio

by Beverly Bidney -
The exterior of Vinz on Fairfax in Los Angeles.

The exterior of Vinz on Fairfax in Los Angeles. (Courtesy photo) The Seminole Real Estate Fund (SEMREF) has been busy helping secure a bright future for the tribe by adding to its portfolio of a dozen properties around the country. Since last June, SEMREF has purchased apartment buildings in Los Angeles

DC trip provides students learning experiences, connections

by Tatum Mitchell -

Victoria Osceola Benard speaks as Close Up students present their sovereignty statement to USET. (Tatum Mitchell) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Twenty nine high school students from the Seminole Tribe of Florida spent a week in D.C. this month participating in Close Up 2025, a program that provides opportunities to learn about civics,

Chalo Nitka showcases Seminole culture

by Beverly Bidney -
Brighton Councilman Larry Howard waves to spectators along the parade route at the annual Chalo Nitka Festival parade March 1 in Moore Haven.

Brighton Councilman Larry Howard waves to spectators along the parade route at the annual Chalo Nitka Festival parade March 1 in Moore Haven. (Beverly Bidney) MOORE HAVEN — Tribal members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida came out March 1 to celebrate Moore Haven’s 77th annual Chalo Nitka festival. The festival

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