Grand marshals named for Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Arts & Entertainment Events Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 The colorful parade annually attracts thousands of spectators along the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale and beyond. (File photo) Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade will feature a trio of grand marshals. Justin Wyborn, vice president and assistant general manager of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, announced Oct. 24
Commentary: No fuel, no problem; enjoying the drive with my first electric vehicle Community Featured Editorial News Top News by Calvin Tiger - November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. (Photo Calvin Tiger) I recently purchased my first electric vehicle to get a personal understanding of what day-to-day EV ownership is all about. Some of my friends wondered why I didn’t pick a Tesla; instead I opted for a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV (electric utility vehicle)
Fort Pierce marks upgrades, new projects Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 This photo from May 16, 1996, is from the original groundbreaking ceremony for the Fort Pierce Reservation. The ceremony was organized by then-Chairman James E. Billie. The four sisters, whose mother was the late Sally Tommie Chipco, are in the front row. From left to right are the late Minnie
Biden’s second tribal summit to begin Nov. 30 News by The Seminole Tribune - October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 The Biden administration has announced the dates for its second White House Tribal Nations Summit. (whitehouse.gov) The Biden administration has announced the dates for its second White House Tribal Nations Summit – Nov. 30 to Dec. 1 – at the Department of Interior in Washington, D.C. The first summit was held
Flu season, fentanyl on HHS radar Community Health News by Damon Scott - October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 HHS recently sent out a warning to tribal members through email about rainbow fentanyl. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration) HOLLYWOOD – Flu season has begun and the Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS) has begun to administer the vaccine to tribal members six months and older. “We encourage everyone to get
USF works to return remains to tribes Community News by The Seminole Tribune - October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 This platform mound at the Safety Harbor archaeological site in Pinellas County’s Philippe Park is the probable location of a town once inhabited by the Tocobaga Indians of Tampa Bay. USF professor Thomas Pluckhahn said the school has the “very partial remains” of an ancestor that may have been obtained
Big Cypress Reservation to host strength challenge Community News Sports Top News by Damon Scott - October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 Quenton Cypress has organized the Big Cypress strength challenge to promote physical fitness among tribal members. (Courtesy Seminole Media Productions) Quenton Cypress, the Seminole Tribe’s community engagement manager at the Heritage and Environment Resources Office (HERO), has organized a strength challenge on the Big Cypress Reservation for tribal members and their
Hollywood Culture now led by Francine Osceola Community News Top News by Damon Scott - October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 From left to right are the Hollywood Community Culture Center’s Michael Cantu, assistant manager; Francine Osceola, manager; and Paul Buster, language instructor. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s Francine Osceola took the helm as manager of the Hollywood Reservation’s Community Culture Center on Sept. 5. She replaces Bobby Frank,
Native veterans memorial touched by Seminole influence Community Events News Top News by Damon Scott - October 22, 2022October 26, 2022 From left to right are Paul Bowers Sr., Mitchell Cypress and Stephen Bowers wearing Seminole Color Guard regalia in an undated photo. (Tribune file photo) On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the National Native American Veterans Memorial is to be officially dedicated with a procession and ceremony at its home in
ICWA supporters asked to mobilize ahead of hearing Community News Top News by Damon Scott - October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Nov. 9 in a case that could decide the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act. (File photo) It’s crunch time for supporters of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). After years of legal wrangling in lower courts, the U.S. Supreme