Immokalee celebrates preschool graduates Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 The Immokalee preschool class of 2022 performs on the stage during the graduation program May 18. (Photo Beverly Bidney) IMMOKALEE — The Immokalee preschool class of 2022 took the first steps to the rest of their lives as they walked down the red carpet ready to receive their diplomas May 18. Proudly
Construction on the horizon at Ahfachkee Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 A rendering of the completed elementary school, on the right, with the existing middle and high school building on the left. (Courtesy rendering) BIG CYPRESS — Spring usually brings signs of new life, but at the Ahfachkee School it brought a dozen new portables. Construction is expected to begin soon for the
PECS alums return to their roots Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Seventeen high school graduates from the class of 2022 returned to PECS for the traditional grad walk May 20. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Four years after completing eighth grade at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School, 17 high school graduates returned to their alma mater May 20 for the traditional graduate walk
Eighth graders bid farewell to Pemeyetv Emahakv Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Eighth graders take their final walk through the halls of PECS May 26 as students and teachers cheer for them. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — On the final day of school, May 26, eighth graders at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School took their last walk through the hallways of the school they
Big Cypress preschool graduates earn their diplomas Community Education Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Proud graduate Loraine Jumper walks down the aisle as her big brother Andre Jumper smiles in the background at the Big Cypress Preschool graduation May 24. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Dressed in bright yellow caps and gowns, the Big Cypress preschool class of 2022 walked down the aisle and
Seminole Scenes: May 2022 Community Seminole Scenes Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 SIGN OF THINGS TO COME: Construction on the next phase of the Ahfachkee School in Big Cypress is expected to commence soon. The new building will look like the existing one and house kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms, administrative offices and a new gym. (Photo Beverly Bidney) SISTER SAYS: Moore Haven
New York City hotel becomes newest chapter in Seminole Tribe’s Hard Rock success story Arts & Entertainment Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 The traditional Hard Rock guitar smash celebrates the grand opening of Hard Rock Hotel New York on May 12. From left to right are Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, emcee Kenan Thompson, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., President Mitchell Cypress, Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola and actress Vanessa Hudgens. (Photo Beverly
Hollywood Preschool celebrates class of 2022 Community Education News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 In caps and gowns the graduates perform a final song for those in attendance. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Kindergarten is just around the corner for the Seminole Tribe’s Hollywood Preschool graduating class of 2021-2022 – 15 youngsters in all. The Education department hosted a graduation ceremony and party June 8 at
Everett Osceola produces feature film with all-Native cast Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 8, 2022June 23, 2022 "Don't Let It In" executive producer Everett Osceola, center, joins Geraldine Osceola, left, and Daniel Nunez for filming at the SemFuel gasstation in Big Cypress on March 26. Osceola and Nunez appear in the movie. (Courtesy photo) Everett Osceola grew up watching horror movies and has a strong passion for the
Swamp Water Cafe reopens with new look Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 From left to right, Ricky Doctor, Linda Beletso, Judy Jim and Deloris Alvarez get together for lunch at the Swamp Water Cafe. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — After shutting down due to the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, the Swamp Water Cafe reopened April The cafe’s hours are 8:30 a.m.