Seminole Gaming: Clean since 1979 Editorial by James E. Billie - December 14, 2011April 7, 2015 We are more than a little surprised at a recent news story about Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and her comments regarding "money laundering" at the Seminole Tribe’s Hard Rock Casino in Tampa. In an article published around the world by the Associated Press (AP), Dec. 11, Bondi voiced her opposition
More new business Editorial by James E. Billie - November 21, 2011April 7, 2015 With a little bit of squabbling over cattle owner requests, our Tribe’s FY 2012 Budget is approved! Now I can concentrate on the many other pressing matters at hand. Nearly six months have passed so rapidly; I can’t believe it is "turkey shoot" time already. And Christmas is at hand. It
Breaking bread with Gov. Scott Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - November 21, 2011April 7, 2015 The other day we had dinner with the Governor of Florida. To my knowledge, this was the first time Seminole Indians have ever been invited to break bread with a Governor at the Mansion in Tallahassee. It was very interesting to me to find so many similarities in what Gov. Rick
New casinos, Tribal budget Editorial by James E. Billie - October 26, 2011April 7, 2015 As you may know already, there are strong indications that the State of Florida may allow other casinos to be built and operated in Florida. If this does happen, we will have to become involved because as you know, Seminole Tribe of Florida maintains the largest gaming operation in Florida,
So much work, so little time to talk Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - October 26, 2011April 7, 2015 As President, one of the concerns I struggle with, almost on a daily basis, relates directly to the great number of issues we are addressing on the Board. There is a lot going on these days, and we are committed to look closely at everything. The concern I am referring
Protect your money, rights Editorial by James E. Billie - October 3, 2011April 7, 2015 Very disturbing. That’s the best way to describe unscrupulous people out there who try to take advantage of Seminoles when they find out we have money. It’s a growing problem that we all must address. You know who these people are. You’ve seen them stalking our Tribal members, you’ve witnessed
Status quo is gone Editorial by Tony Sanchez Jr. - October 3, 2011April 7, 2015 As you read these words, our new Seminole administration – Board and Council – are approaching 120 days of service to our Seminole Tribal members. Though that is a very short time, we have learned a lot about how the Tribe runs, its infrastructure, programs and policies. Most importantly we have