Proposed Army Corps projects near Brighton enter new phase Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 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 News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 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
Betty Mae Jumper named on ‘Florida Women of the Century’ list Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 Betty Mae Jumper’s vast legacy was just expanded; she was named one of USA Today’s “Florida Women of the Century,” a list of notable women with a wealth of accomplishments and achievements. It was compiled along with a national list to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which
National recognition rolls in for Hard Rock, Seminole Gaming News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 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
Hollywood housing opportunities open up thanks to major construction project News Top News Top Story by Sallie James - September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — Tomie Motlow longed to own a home on the Hollywood Reservation, but there were no available houses. She put her name on a waiting list and dreamed. It was a very long wait. Now, more than 23 years later, the Seminole Tribe member and mother of two is
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee to reopen Aug. 31 Arts & Entertainment Community Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee will reopen Aug. 31, 2020, after being closed for more than five months due to the pandemic. Hotel reservations will be accepted for stays beginning Sept. 1, 2020. (Beverly Bidney/Seminole Tribune photo) IMMOKALEE – Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is scheduled to reopen at 11 a.m. on
Cheyenne Kippenberger speaks at Congressional hearing Community Top News Top Story by Jenna Kopec - August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger speaks during a Congressional hearing about Native youth and mental health July 16. (screenshot) Seminole Tribe member and Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger spoke alongside other United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) leaders on July 16 in a Congressional hearing entitled “Native Youth Perspectives on
New hiring for Seminole Gaming as it ramps up ‘Safe + Sound’ program Arts & Entertainment Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 Gaming chips are cleaned at a table during the reopening of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on June 12, 2020. (Kevin Johnson photo) HOLLYWOOD – Seminole Gaming is adding to its “Safe + Sound” program. The company announced Aug. 10 that dozens of program enforcement specialists will be hired
Vietnam War veteran Stephen Bowers fondly remembered for his dedication to family, veterans, Tribe, U.S. Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 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
Princesses step up to serve another year Community Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Aubee Billie, left, and Miss Florida Seminole Durante Blais-Billie, shown here at the FSU homecoming football game Oct. 26, 2019, will serve another year as the Tribe’s royalty after this year’s Princess Pageant, which was slated to be held Aug. 1, was cancelled due to the