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More than 3,600 calves sold

by Beverly Bidney -

If the pastures in Big Cypress and Brighton seem a little less crowded lately, it isn’t because the cattle are staying socially distant from one another. It’s because annual calf shipping took place in July and 60 cattle owners sold 3,665 calves. The animals were sent to feedlots around the

Covid-19 funding in Indian Country hasn’t come easy

by Damon Scott -

The CARES Act included funding for Indian Country. (Image: Full Measure, Facebook) Native Americans have been disproportionately affected by Covid-19 – a situation that has continued throughout the pandemic. Securing adequate funding was the first hurdle. But there has been only about $8 billion earmarked for Tribal governments – which is

Seminole Hard Rock ‘Winterfest Boat Parade’ cancelled

by Damon Scott -

FORT LAUDERDALE — The 2020 installment of the popular “Winterfest” holiday event – scheduled for Dec. 12 – has officially been cancelled. Winterfest hosts a varied lineup of events, but is best known for the unique “Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade,” which brings together scores of participants and spectators

Proposed Army Corps projects near Brighton enter new phase

by Damon Scott -

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hit a benchmark Aug. 28 in its plans for a variety of water-related construction projects along Lake Okeechobee. The Corps’s Jacksonville District has published the final project report and environmental impact statement for its “Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project,” also known as LOWRP. The

Veterans Memorial to mark completion online

by Damon Scott -

Organizers of the newly completed National Native American Veterans Memorial were putting together the final touches for a grand procession and dedication ceremony to take place on Veterans Day when Covid-19 became a global pandemic in March. Those plans came to an abrupt halt when museums and venues across the

National recognition rolls in for Hard Rock, Seminole Gaming

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD — The honors have continued to come in this summer for Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. For the third-consecutive year, HRI was recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s “best employers for women.” Forbes compiles the annual list in the travel and leisure category from a survey

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