Seminole Classic Casino turns 40 Community News by The Seminole Tribune - January 3, 2020September 19, 2024 Bingo hall paved way for Tribe’s gaming success and Indian gaming By: Sallie james HOLLYWOOD — The paper bingo card wasn’t much to look at, but the Lucite-framed $500 winning ticket from the Seminole Classic Casino’s second day in operation was a tribute to Seminole Gaming’s humble beginnings. The casino celebrated its 40th
Valholly Frank speaks at UN climate change summit in Madrid Community News by Beverly Bidney - January 3, 2020September 19, 2024 Although hers is just one voice of many, climate activist and high school junior Valholly Frank isn’t shy about using it to help change the world. In late November and early December, Frank went to Madrid, Spain, to voice her concerns about climate change at the United Nations 25th annual Conference
Fort King reenactment gives visitors taste of Seminole War Arts & Entertainment Community News by The Seminole Tribune - January 3, 2020September 19, 2024 By: Marian Rizzo OCALA — The fourth annual “A Fight For Freedom: Attack on Fort King” event drew 1,000 visitors to the Fort King National Historic Landmark on the weekend of Dec. 7-8. Hosted by the city of Ocala and the Fort King Heritage Association, the activities set the stage for
Couple establish marker near home to honor Seminole history Community News by Damon Scott - January 3, 2020September 19, 2024 DADE CITY — Karen and Eric Hannel moved into their dream home in the country a few years ago about 40 miles northeast of Tampa Bay in Dade City. It is surrounded by lush vegetation and land that has been used for farming and ranching for decades by the area’s early
‘Hugely significant’ canoe found at Egmont Key Community News by Damon Scott - January 3, 2020September 19, 2024 EGMONT KEY — A canoe used by Seminole ancestors has been discovered on the shores of Egmont Key, a secluded island located at the mouth of Tampa Bay just off the coasts of St. Petersburg and Bradenton. Paul Backhouse, senior director of the Seminole Tribe’s Heritage and Environment Resources Office
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum to Unveil New Exhibit Arts & Entertainment Community by From Press Release - December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 BIG CYPRESS – The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will debut a new exhibit on Monday, December 16 – Alligator Wrestling: Danger. Entertainment. Tradition. Exploring the deep roots of the Seminole Tribe’s relationship to alligators, the exhibit will be open to the public until December 2020. Museum visitors will discover how alligator wrestling took hold and how
Seminoles, EIRA compete at INFR in Las Vegas Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 Three top 10 overall finishes were among the highlights for the Seminole Tribe and the Eastern Indian Rodeo Association at the Indian National Finals Rodeo. Held in late October at South Pointe Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, the annual event draws hundreds of the best cowboys and cowgirls from Indian Country.
NSU’s Skyla Osceola doesn’t allow injuries to keep her down Community News Sports by The Seminole Tribune - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 Point guard from Hollywood Reservation scored 17 points vs FAU DAVIE — It’s a good thing Skyla Osceola can find silver linings in injuries because the Nova Southeastern University point guard from the Hollywood Reservation has had to overcome more than her fair share of obstacles in her playing career,
Okeechobee boys cross country season ends at regionals Community News Sports by The Seminole Tribune - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 Kaleb Thomas, from the Brighton Reservation, wrapped up his high school cross country career Nov. 2 at the Class 3A-Region 4 meet in Stuart. Thomas, the only senior on the Okeechobee High boys cross country team, improved his time by nearly a full minute compared to his mark in the
The ‘1491s’ deliver numerous laughs at AIAC Arts & Entertainment Community News by Beverly Bidney - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 BIG CYPRESS — The American Indian Arts Celebration’s headlining comedy group the “1491s” made lemonade during their performance on Nov. 1. As it is every year, the first day of the AIAC is school field trip day. More than 600 school kids attended every event in the tent which included
