Welcome To Paradise: Seminole Paradise

By Iretta Tiger

HOLLYWOOD — In paradise there is something for everyone and the same is true for the Seminole Paradise. Dec. 16 marked the official opening of Seminole Paradise, a shopping and entertainment center adjacent to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. (continue...)

Seminoles and Employees Celebrate at Annual Christmas Party

Micki Free, Fat Joe and Tracy Byrd entertain the crowd

By Jaime Restrepo

HOLLYWOOD — Tribal citizens, employees, invited guests and dignitaries were treated to the wonderful annual Christmas party at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Pavilion. The party was presented by the Chairman’s Office, which decided the Hard Rock venue was the perfect setting to celebrate this year’s annual festivities. (continue...)

Seminoles Celebrate the Holidays Abroad

By Iretta Tiger

LONDON, ENGLAND — Sometimes we just want to escape from all the chaos of the holidays and just get away. For several Hollywood non-resident Seminoles that is exactly what they did. (continue...)

Chairman Spreads Christmas Cheer to Needy Children

Residents of rural Florida cities receive early Christmas gifts

By Shelley Marmor

BELLE GLADE, FL — Although the last hurricane of the record-breaking 2004 hurricane season, Hurricane Jeanne, hit Florida back in September, many of Belle Glade’s 14,000 residents are still feeling the effects. This small town and its neighboring cities lie on Lake Okeechobee, making them very susceptible to damage from natural disasters like hurricanes. (continue...)

Health Department Director Tells Her Story

By Susan Etxebarria

Connie Whidden, the Tribe’s Health Director was destined for a career helping Seminole people lead happier and healthier lives. Although the misfortunes of her childhood could have led to a different outcome, she had the love and support of family and community to succeed. (continue...)

Indian Gaming Celebrates 25th Anniversary

By Iretta Tiger

HOLLYWOOD — Dec. 14, 1979 is one of the most auspicious days in Seminole history. The date marks the beginning of self-reliance, not only for the Seminole Tribe, but for most native tribes in the U.S. Before there was a Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun, there was a bingo hall on the Seminole Hollywood reservation in Florida that started it all. (continue...)