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Photos: Tribe celebrates festive Fourth of July

by The Seminole Tribune -

Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, left, and Lillian Joni Smith take a break during lunch at Brighton’s Fourth of July celebration July 1 at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena. (Photo Damon Scott) Efraim Colon swings with all his might during a pickup game of baseball at the Immokalee Fourth of July celebration

Tribe celebrates its Hollywood class of 2022

by Damon Scott -

Chef Stephanie “Pyet” DeSpain talked to graduates about her life and career. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe held a celebration of its Hollywood-area high school graduates and those who have received advanced degrees at an event July 26 at the Seminole Estates on the Hollywood Reservation. Hollywood and Broward

New Covid-19 vaccine available, Broward monkeypox cases rise

by Damon Scott -

This image from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy shows monkeypox on a man’s chest and arm. (Photo: Berkay Ataseven/iStock) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) department is offering a new Covid-19 vaccine to adults called Novavax. It is intended as a primary vaccine for

Photos: HHS hosts health fair on Hollywood Reservation

by The Seminole Tribune -

Wanda Bowers shows her almost completed card after visiting several of the booths. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services department (HHS) hosted a daylong health fair July 26 on the Hollywood Reservation. Tribal members and employees filled the Howard Tiger Recreation Center to visit 22 booths

Southern rockers meet Seminole superfan Richard Osceola

by Damon Scott -

Richard Osceola, left, gifted Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke a Seminole vest and hat outside of Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale on July 14, 2022, prior to the band’s concert that night. (Photo Calvin Tiger) FORT LAUDERDALE – If you give Richard Osceola the chance, he’ll talk to you about music

Immokalee summer camp begins with a splash

by Beverly Bidney -

Kids at Recreation’s summer camp in Immokalee get the summer started with a splashing good time on some large inflatable water slides. (Photo Beverly Bidney) IMMOKALEE — The Immokalee Recreation Department kicked off summer camp June 13 with a group of bouncey water slides, face painting and a hearty lunch. More

Creativity resonates as Ahfachkee art exhibit opens at museum

by Beverly Bidney -

Three dimension artwork created by Ahfachkee students, including frescos and sculptures, on display at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, artwork by Ahfachkee School students finally went on display at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Reservation. “Home is

Brighton preschool graduates honored for ‘amazing job’

by Beverly Bidney -

From left, Brighton Board Rep. Helene Buster, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard and Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. congratulate preschool graduate Javontae Osceola-Broughton on his accomplishment during the graduation ceremony May 27 at the Florida Seminole Veterans Building. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Surrounded by a full house of loved ones, a

Memorial Day event remembers fallen heroes

by Beverly Bidney -

A plaque presentation from George Mutlos, left, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 23, with former Big Cypress Councilman David Cypress, was part of the Memorial Day event May 30 at the Veterans Fitness Trail Park in Big Cypress. (SMP) About 20 Seminole and community members gathered to honor

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