From Killer Moon to Little Big Winds Editorial by James E. Billie - January 29, 2014April 7, 2015 The year 2014 has finally arrived and we have passed through the Killer Moon and are going into the Little Big Winds. The significance of the Killer Moon is that it is the time of the year when it gets very cold and many things will die and I guess
A focus on growth for 2014 Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - January 29, 2014April 7, 2015 As the New Year begins, it’s important for us to recognize that these past two years were a time of “rebuilding.” As a result of our initiatives and execution, your current Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. Board issued its first dividend to Tribal members. Even as we celebrate this accomplishment,
The Christmas I had Toys Galore Editorial by James E. Billie - December 17, 2013April 7, 2015 Back around 1948 or ’49, my grandparents moved to Delray Beach, Fla. West of town was a small cattle ranch owned by Neil McMillin and his family. There, Johnny Buster and my grandmother worked as ranch caretakers. The ranch had horses, cows, cow pens and a small barn where they
President’s holiday message Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - December 17, 2013April 7, 2015 As the holiday season is upon us and the current year comes to a close, we have many blessings to be thankful for. This not only relates to the Tribe’s success but also to the joy of being able to wake up each morning and share the days with our
Enjoy your Butterball fay-tee Editorial by James E. Billie - November 26, 2013April 7, 2015 To our Tribal members, our friends around the world, our employees, I’d like to say Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you enjoy that fay-tee. You know, few things irk me during the holiday season. One in particular is I have not had my turkey dinner yet, and when I drive by Walmart
Seminole Stiles: We pay ourselves Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - November 26, 2013April 7, 2015 There has been much discussion lately about a joint venture (JV) that partners Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc.’s Seminole Construction and Development, LLC with Stiles Construction of Fort Lauderdale, a well-known and proven, family-owned corporation that has been operated successfully in South Florida for more than 60 years. Our JV
Like the old Florida flag: ‘Let us alone!’ Editorial by James E. Billie - October 24, 2013April 7, 2015 Mascots have started to surface again, with controversy. Different people of this land are objecting to the use of Native American mascots and it’s in the news again. We Seminoles down in Florida have no qualms with other Indian people objecting to the use of mascots that may insult Native
Famous Salacoa herd now Seminole Pride Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - October 24, 2013April 7, 2015 First you have to know what you want. Then you have to position yourself to take action if the opportunity arises. I have mentioned this approach many times in this column. In fact, it is a business strategy that this administration is fully committed to. And it works! No project since
Budget: A pain in the hookchee Editorial by James E. Billie - September 24, 2013April 7, 2015 Tribal Council is now going through its yearly budgeting process. It’s a pain in the hookchee but it is necessary for our government operations. The humor of it all is when an individual Tribal member overhears an in-house discussion or a debate on some program that we should get rid of
You can bank on this bank Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - September 24, 2013April 7, 2015 These are exciting days around the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. We just signed a letter of intent to acquire and wholly own a bank – not just having our name on it, but wholly owning our own Seminole Tribal bank. The portfolio of the Tribe will be more diversified