Officials remain concerned about omicron Community Health News by Damon Scott - January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 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
Seminole perspective: Indigenous voices needed in battle for climate justice Community News Top News by Durante Blais-Billie - January 1, 2022January 18, 2022 Durante Blais-Billie, far right, stands in solidarity with other Indigenous youth in November as Cheghajimixw Blaney addresses the final People’s Plenary at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo Pamela EA) In November, I had the privilege to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, referred to as COP26, as
Tribe hires Native American from Maine as head of emergency management Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 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
NYC hotel to open as Hard Rock eyes casino, too Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by Damon Scott - December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 This rendering shows a second floor lobby and reception area at the hotel. (Courtesy Hard Rock) Hard Rock Cafe operates one of its flagship locations in the center of New York City in Times Square, but there’s never been a Hard Rock Hotel option for the city’s visitors until now. Hard Rock
Temporary trail closure on Big Cypress National Preserve for prescribed fire News Top News by Kevin Johnson - December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Maps showing areas of prescribed fire for portions of Big Cypress National Preserve. (NPS) OCHOPEE – Big Cypress National Preserve has issued a temporary trail closure in the Raccoon Point C and D areas, which includes an area that borders the Miccosukee Tribe’s reservation. The closure will start Dec. 14 due
Hard Rock to buy Mirage Hotel & Casino operations; plans to build guitar-shaped hotel on Vegas Strip Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Kevin Johnson - December 13, 2021December 14, 2021 Hard Rock International plans to build a guitar-shaped hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. (Photo/rendering HRI) HOLLYWOOD – Hard Rock International’s guitar-shaped hotel could be coming to the Las Vegas Strip. In a massive deal announced Monday evening, MGM Resorts International said it has agreed to sell the operations of the
Hard Rock fills two high-level positions Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Officials at Hard Rock International (HRI) have hired two new employees to fill key positions at the company. Daniel Earle is director of global travel industry sales for Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos. He is based in South Florida where HRI has its two flagship properties – the Seminole Hard Rock
Hard Rock plants roots in Virginia for first time Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 This rendering shows a view of the entrance of the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol in Bristol, Virginia. In the meantime, Hard Rock is opening a temporary casino at the site. (Courtesy Hard Rock.) Hard Rock’s entry into the Virginia market in Bristol is set to materialize in 2022
FWC to hold webinars on proposed changes to alligator hunting rules News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host two webinars on proposed rule amendments to the statewide alligator harvest program. The webinars will be held Dec. 8 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and Jan. 4, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The sessions will include a presentation
Seminole Scenes: November Community News Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 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