Seminole Tribe Finalizes Hard Rock International Deal
By Chris Jenkins
HOLLYWOOD — The talk was over and the deal was done on March 5. After making history in what is the largest purchase ever by a Native American Tribe of an international corporation, the Seminole Tribe of Florida crossed all the T’s and dotted the I’s, making the purchase of Hard Rock International Inc. a reality. (continue...)
Audiences Appreciate Shootout History
By Susan Etxebarria
BIG CYPRESS — The Big Cypress Shootout on the grounds of the Billie Swamp Safari Feb. 23–25 was an extremely intriguing and enjoyable experience of living history. This spectacular event dramatized the second of three bloody and costly wars fought by the U.S. military against the Seminoles in an effort to remove them from Florida and take their lands. (continue...)
The Magic of the Brighton Field Days Festival
By Susan Etxebarria
BRIGHTON — A great festival, magical with its intricate weave of so many complex elements, is a labor of love of many dedicated volunteers. Pre-event planning means months of advance preparation, and few get the recognition they deserve. Being involved with the Brighton Field Days Festival & Rodeo Festival, held Feb. 11–18, meant different things to different people. (continue...)
Tribal Council Passes Resolutions, Honors Fire Rescue Grads
By Chris Jenkins
HOLLYWOOD — The Tribal Council approved 14 resolutions at its Feb. 12 meeting. (continue...)
Elrod Bowers Named COO
Submitted by Human Resources
The Tribal Council announced that Seminole Tribal citizen Elrod D. Bowers has agreed to serve as Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the Seminole Tribe of Florida. (continue...)
Hahn Named Deputy Treasurer of Tribe
Submitted by Human Resources
Tribal citizen Peter A. Hahn is the new deputy treasurer for the Seminole Tribe of Florida. He assumed this role March 5. (continue...)
Banquet Honors Elite Athletes Past and Present
Annual Seminole Hall of Fame Award Ceremony
By Lila Osceola-Heard
HOLLYWOOD — What a beautiful evening for words like dedication, determination, hard work, heart, character, love, sports and inspiration. Sports are a game of life, and all the individuals who stepped onstage understood this and were living life to the fullest through sports. (continue...)