Virtual Indigenous tourism forum to be held in October Arts & Entertainment Events News by The Seminole Tribune - August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 WASHINGTON – The first-ever Indigenous Tourism Forum of the Americas, postponed in March due to COVID-19, will relaunch Oct. 12-16 with a virtual networking program. The forum will address how tourism can support the economic and social well-being of Indigenous peoples—both now and in the future. Indigenous, business, and government leaders
Free webinar offered on gaming, public policy Events News by The Seminole Tribune - August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) and Spectrum Gaming Group will offer the free webinar Gaming and Public Policy: Optimizing Economic, Urban Development on Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. The program is expected to focus on these questions: As states perennially face fiscal pressures, how should they view gaming
Vietnam War veteran Stephen Bowers fondly remembered for his dedication to family, veterans, Tribe, U.S. Community News by Kevin Johnson - August 7, 2020September 19, 2024 Stephen Bowers led the Seminole Tribe’s Color Guard for several years, performing the Guard’s duties at events throughout the country. (Courtesy photo) HOLLYWOOD — David Stephen Bowers lived a life full of service to the Seminole Tribe, Indian Country, the United States, veterans and his family. From his highly regarded service
Seminole Scenes July 31, 2020 issue Community News Seminole Scenes by The Seminole Tribune - August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 MEDICAL COMPLEX OPENS: The new Betty Mae Jumper Medical Complex recently opened in Seminole Estates on the Hollywood Reservation. As of July 1, 2020, the complex was the new home for several departments, including Advocacy & Guardianship, Center for Behavorial Health, Children’s Center for Diagnostics & Therapy, Health & Human
Moore Haven Lock to close for repairs News by The Seminole Tribune - August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 MOORE HAVEN – The Moore Haven Lock along the Okeechobee Waterway will be closed for repairs Aug. 8-15, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District. The Corps stated that “critical repairs” will be done on the lakeside sector gates. The closure is scheduled to be intermittent Aug. 8
Dedication of Native American veterans memorial postponed News by The Seminole Tribune - August 4, 2020September 19, 2024 An illustration of Harvey Pratt's design for the National Native American Veterans Memorial at the National Museum of the American Indian. (NMAI) WASHINGTON – A Veterans Day dedication ceremony and veterans procession to mark the completion of the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. have been postponed. The Smithsonian’s National
Milestone reached in construction of Hard Rock Hotel New York News by Kevin Johnson - July 24, 2020September 19, 2024 The construction team at the site of the future Hard Rock Hotel New York hoists the U.S. flag high above Times Square to commemorate the completion of the fundamental framework of Hard Rock Hotel New York on the 35th floor terrace. The hotel is scheduled to open in spring 2022.
Ft. Lauderdale woman hits Seminole Gaming record $3.85M jackpot News by Kevin Johnson - July 23, 2020September 19, 2024 This slot machine rang up a $3.85 million jackpot for a Fort Lauderdale woman in the early hours of July 23, 2020, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. It is the highest payout in Seminole Gaming history. (Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood photo) HOLLYWOOD – After celebrating her 60th birthday
Locks to open on Lake O’s north shore News by From Press Release - July 10, 2020September 19, 2024 (Courtesy map SFWMD) The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has announced that all navigational locks it maintains on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee will open starting July 11. The open locks maintained by SFWMD the public can use to enter and exit Lake Okeechobee include: Okeechobee County: S-193 boat lock, Taylor
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum offers virtual visits Arts & Entertainment Community News by Kevin Johnson - July 9, 2020September 19, 2024 Seminole camp life is on display for visitors to see as part of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum's new virtual tour that launched June 25. (screenshot) BIG CYPRESS — The virtual doors are open at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum.Although the museum in Big Cypress has remained closed (as of press time) since March due