Pemayetv Emahakv Opening Marks Education Milestone for the Tribe

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held at Brighton Charter School

By Susan Etxebarria

BRIGHTON — The large covered breezeway, with its high-steeple roof connecting two larger buildings at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School resembled a grand ballroom, with row after row of white folding chairs and a red carpet leading to a stage big enough for an orchestra. (continue...)

Team Seminole Walks for ACS to Save Lives

By Judy Weeks

FT. MYERS, Fla. — Approximately 2,500 people gathered at Centennial Park in downtown Ft. Myers at 7 a.m. on Oct. 20, for the noncompetitive walk supporting the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) mission to fight breast cancer. (continue...)

Council Reps. Honored with Community Leadership Award

By Felix DoBosz

FT. LAUDERDALE — On the evening of Oct. 16, several outstanding South Florida community members were honored by the Broward County Diversity Advisory Council. The council is a community-based group that aims “to identify and focus attention on the needs and issues of our diverse county,” according to their website. (continue...)

First Modular Home Set in Place in Big Cypress

Arnold Cypress and Family Move In

By Judy Weeks

BIG CYPRESS — Residents of Big Cypress have been carefully scrutinizing the construction of the first Palm Harbor Modular Home on their reservation. With the project completed, the long-awaited open house took place on Oct. 2. (continue...)

Council Holds Special Meeting in Tampa

By Chris Jenkins

TAMPA — The Tribal Council met for a special session meeting at the Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Oct. 17. They passed 39 resolutions including: (continue...)