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Immokalee seniors attend annual Cherokee Tribal Fair

by The Seminole Tribune -

By Judy Weeks CHEROKEE, N.C. — Immokalee seniors journeyed to Cherokee, N.C. on Oct. 6 for a five-day trip to the mountains for a variety of fun-filled activities.   The group donned jackets in the crisp fall mountain air as they ventured out to view the natural wonders of the tree color changes

Richard Henry elected Tampa Liaison

by The Seminole Tribune -

By Peter B. Gallagher TAMPA — Among today’s Tribal officials, which Seminole Tribal government leader has been in office the longest?   That’s easy.   Richard Henry, who is now in his 17th straight year as the Tampa Liaison to the Seminole Tribe of Florida Tribal Council. And, thanks to the community’s first Liaison election

Senior Profile: Mary Motlow Sanchez

by The Seminole Tribune -

By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — In her 74 years, Mary Motlow Sanchez has seen the gradual transition of the Seminole people from the isolated lifestyle of their ancestors in the Everglades wilderness into the 21st century. She said that the ability to adapt and change is an important part of survival

Mr. Versatility: O.B. Osceola Jr.

by Peter B. Gallagher -

NAPLES — Like his grandfather and father before him, everyone seems to know Seminole entrepreneur O.B. Osceola Jr. From the pool players at the Flamingo Pool Hall in St. Petersburg who can’t wait for his next visit and the impromptu 9-ball tourney that always ensues, to the folks at the

Smallwood Store reopens but road remains an issue

by Peter B. Gallagher -

CHOKOLOSKEE — Mamie Street is back.   Sort of.   A thin gray stretch of mud, pothole, standing water and stone now provide access to the Ted Smallwood Store and Museum at the extreme southwestern tip of Florida. The access – more of a path than a road – was provided by Florida Georgia

Native Music Awards elude Battiest brothers . . . this time

by Peter B. Gallagher -

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The 13th annual Native American Music Awards took place Friday, Oct. 7 at the Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel, celebrating the best in music from members of the First Nations.   Carrying three 2011 nominations, with a legion of Florida fans following their every move on Twitter and

Seminole royalty attend Okeechobee Labor Day Parade

by The Seminole Tribune -

Submitted by Wanda Bowers OKEECHOBEE — Miss Florida Seminole 2011-2012 Jewel Buck from the Brighton Reservation has already started her appearances at the request of Brighton Council Rep. Andrew J. Bowers Jr. in her first parade during Okeechobee Labor Day where she rode on the back of a black convertible. Joining

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