10th Annual Junior Cypress Rodeo and Cattle Drive
Jimmy Smith is Honorary Trail Boss
By Judy Weeks
BIG CYPRESS — March 25 turned out to be a perfect day for the 10th Annual Junior Cypress Rodeo and Cattle Drive. It was a crisp, cool morning that turned into a sunny, breezy day with temperatures remaining in the low 70s. With this type of weather the 12 mile route was relatively easy on the cattle and horses and very pleasant for the riders. (continue...)
‘Seminole Family’ Bronze Sculpture Presentation
By Chris Jenkins
TALLAHASSEE, FL — In honoring the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s pride and tradition, the R.A. Gray Building Heritage Gallery featured a cast bronze sculpture dedication entitled “Seminole Family” on March 15. This is part of the third annual Florida Heritage Month 2006, which runs through April 15. (continue...)
RezDog Holds Calendar Shoot at Hard Rock
By Chris Jenkins
HOLLYWOOD — On March 9, The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hosted some of the most talented and beautiful women of the Native American culture as part of the 2007 RezDog American Indian Calendar shoot. The Seminole Tribe of Florida is this year’s featured Tribe. (continue...)
Emergency Services Holds Graduation, Badge Ceremony
Tribal Citizen Ayze Henry Receives Firefighter Badge
By Felix DoBosz
HOLLYWOOD — On March 10, the Seminole Tribe of Florida and The Seminole Tribe Department of Emergency Services graduated Class 06-01 and presented certificates and badges to the nine newest members. These brave men and women will serve and protect the Seminole Tribal citizens through these dedicated services. (continue...)
Tribal Board Holds Community Meeting
By Iretta Tiger
HOLLYWOOD — On March 3 Hollywood Board Representative Gloria Wilson hosted a community meeting in the Hollywood gymnasium. (continue...)
Highlights of the 20th Annual 4-H Show & Sale
By Susan Etxebarria
BRIGHTON — The 20th Annual 4-H Youth Livestock Show and Sale was held March 23–24 at the Brighton reservation’s 4-H Barns. Seventy-five 4-Hers presented their animals. It marks the culmination of six to eight months of hard work in which each child faces many challenges. 4-H is an educational program in which children 8-18 “learn-by-doing.” (continue...)