By Kathryn Stolarz MIAMI — More than 50 Bird Clan members gathered at the Miccosukee Village on March 10 for a family reunion. The group of Seminole and Miccosukee Indians hadn’t gathered together in more than 50 years and decided to reunite the clan once again. "The whole theme is getting to know

By Kathryn Stolarz HOLLYWOOD — Six new Fire Rescue recruits stood tall in uniform with their right hands raised. "Repeat after me," President Tony Sanchez Jr. said. The men said their oaths and walked into the start of an exciting new career. The Department of Fire Rescue held their Graduation, Badge and Promotional Ceremony

By Chris C. Jenkins COCONUT CREEK — Seminole Casino Coconut Creek continued its rise in the South Florida casino scene with its grand reopening on Feb. 2, after undergoing a $150-million expansion. Tribal officials and guests opened the day with a Tribal procession, including a Seminole Stomp Dance and a live alligator.

By Chris C. Jenkins HOLLYWOOD — A dose of tradition, culture and fun summed up the 41st annual Tribal Fair. Tribal citizens and special guests came together from Feb. 10-12 at Hollywood’s Paradise Live for the festivities. The tried-and-true formula brought back music and dance performances; authentic, Native apparel and merchandise; live animal

By Kathryn Stolarz HOLLYWOOD — They come from all across the country – and even beyond. They pack pieces of their hearts, their histories, their cultures. And they showcase it all once a year at the Seminole Tribal Fair. Vendors and their booths have been Tribal Fair staples since the event began,

By Kathryn Stolarz BRIGHTON — Brighton recently established a 1,000-acre panther preserve in the southwest corner of the reservation to help protect the Florida panther. The establishment of the preserve was one of 32 resolutions that the Tribal Council voted into effect on Nov. 14 during a regular session at the Hollywood