Dancers, drummers, pageantry highlight Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - March 1, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow lived up to its name as it wowed participants and visitors alike from Feb. 8-10. The 48th annual celebration of Native arts and culture drew large crowds at the Hard Rock Event Center in Hollywood. “This is one of the coolest stops
Tribe hosts second renewable energy conference in Hollywood Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe’s idea to present a conference focused on alternative energy began a couple years ago, after the Chairman’s Office organized an “Energy Committee” consisting of Special Projects Administrator Cicero Osceola and Senior Director of Operations Derrick Smith, among others. The goal in forming the committee and then
Indian Key holds intriguing Seminole connection, history News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 ISLAMORADA -- The Florida Keys are well known as a place to destress, to kick back and relax, maybe go fishing, snorkeling or scuba diving – all while thinking about where you’ll grab a bite to eat and perhaps drink a beer or two as the sun goes down. You
Indiantown historical marker honors Betty Mae Jumper Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - February 28, 2019July 17, 2023 INDIANTOWN — Born and raised in a camp in Indiantown to an Indian mother and an Irish father, Betty Mae Tiger Jumper was lucky to have survived childhood. Equally fortunate is the Seminole Tribe, who benefited from her lifetime of accomplishments. As a “half breed” she could have been put to
Tribe celebrates 81st Brighton Field Day Community Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - February 28, 2019March 1, 2019 BRIGHTON — The 81st annual Brighton Field Day Festival and Rodeo had something for everyone. Held Feb. 15-17, the fun-filled event attracted more than 5,000 people from the region who came to enjoy the music, entertainment, rodeo, Indian relay races, shopping and food. As a bonus, visitors also learned about Seminole
Native American Languages Act moves toward reauthorization News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - February 28, 2019 A federal law designed to help preserve Native languages is now moving toward reauthorization after being stalled in the U.S. Congress. The Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act seeks to revitalize Native American languages through immersion and restoration programs. Martinez was a linguist and storyteller for the Tewa people of
Seminole Scenes: January 2019 Community News Seminole Scenes Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - February 12, 2019August 20, 2019
Tampa community looks forward to new Lakeland development Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - February 12, 2019 LAKELAND — The Tampa community gathered Jan. 23 to celebrate the groundbreaking of what will soon be their new neighborhood in Lakeland. About 100 members of the community were moved off the Tribe’s land in 1999 to make way for what would become the Tampa Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The
Seminoles strut their swines at South Florida Fair Community News Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - February 12, 2019 WEST PALM BEACH — Oreste Perez Jr.’s grin was about as wide as his hog’s belly. The 11-year-old had good reason to smile as he returned with his 275-pound hog, aptly named Precious, to the pens in the back barn area while proudly clutching a blue ribbon. While in the show
Future Hollywood medical center named for Betty Mae Jumper Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - February 12, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — A matriarch and Seminole legend – one with a long list of personal and professional accomplishments – was honored on the Hollywood Reservation Jan. 16. A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center took place on a plot of land just southeast of the Seminole Classic Casino,