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New Seminole writing group strives to inspire

by Beverly Bidney -

Participants in the first Seminole writers group pose for a photo after the first meeting Dec. 8. From left are Gordon "Ollie" Wareham, Elgin Jumper, Cypress Billie, Wilson Bowers, Crystal Bowers, Marcella Billie, Tucomah Robbins, Quenton Cypress, Michael DiCarlo and Morgan Frank. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — A group of

Q&A with Sheri Trent, 4-H/agriculture extension agent

by Beverly Bidney -

Sheri Trent was recently named the new Seminole 4-H/agriculture extension agent. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Sheri Trent is the Seminole Tribe’s new Seminole 4-H/agriculture extension agent. Her first experience in 4-H was as an 8-year-old in Okeechobee. The experience had an impact on her life and the lives of her four children

Education staff hosts ‘pop-up’ outreach event

by The Seminole Tribune -

From left to right are Kajir Harriott (Education), Onesimus Stockton (Hollywood Recreation), Rollie Gilliam III (Education) and HurvensMonestime (Education) at the drive-thru event. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD — The Education Department, formerly known as the Center for Student Success and Services (CSSS), held its second annual “drive-thru popcorn pop-up” event Dec.

Lakeland Reservation project moves along at steady clip

by Damon Scott -

Development on the Lakeland Reservation continues – phase one homes have been built and phase two infrastructure work has begun. (Courtesy Community Planning & Development) Big development projects like the one taking place on the new Lakeland Reservation – about 37 miles east of Tampa – take years of planning and

Officials remain concerned about omicron

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD — As the new year begins, health officials at the tribe and across the country have been monitoringthe severity and spread of the Covid-19 omicron variant. South Florida has seen a sharp increase in cases as people seek testing and hospitals cope with more patients and crowded emergency rooms. The

Tribe hires Native American from Maine as head of emergency management

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe has named Paul Downing its new director of emergency management. Will Latchford, the tribe’s head of public safety, made the announcement Dec. 14. Emergency management is one of three departments under the public safety umbrella at the tribe, along with Seminole Fire-Rescue and the Seminole Police

Photos: Holiday displays at headquarters

by The Seminole Tribune -

The front of the Seminole Tribe's headquarters in Hollywood features holiday decorations. (Photo Kevin Johnson) A festive holiday scene is located in the lobby of tribal headquarters in Hollywood. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Holiday decorations in the lobby at tribal headquarters in Hollywood include a tall Christmas tree. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Holiday decorations

Seminole Scenes: November

by The Seminole Tribune -

THANKSGIVING MEALS: Immokalee Reservation employee Amanda Deck loads up a vehicle with turkeys and hams during the reservation’s Thanksgiving drive thru Nov. 16. Other reservations held similar events for employees before the holiday. (Photo Beverly Bidney) THANKSGIVING DISPLAYS: The Immokalee Recreation Department decked out the gym with festive Thanksgiving decorations, inside

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