Jarrid Smith Closes Season, Football Career Victorious

By Chris Jenkins

By now, most have seen or possibly heard of Tribal citizen Jarrid Smith’s football accomplishments in The Seminole Tribune. As one of the Tribe’s most celebrated young adults, he is a success story on the gridiron as well as in college, with more to come in his future. (continue...)

Tribal Council Meets in BC

By Chris Jenkins

BIG CYPRESS — The Tribal Council met on the Big Cypress Reservation on Dec. 19 for a special meeting. They passed 31 resolutions on the agenda including: (continue...)

Louise Gopher Honored for 28 Years of Service, Leadership

Party Held for Retiring Education Director

By Susan Etxebarria

BRIGHTON — Louise Gopher was the center of everyone’s attention, and focus of their admiration and affection at a retirement party held at Brighton Reservation in her honor on Dec. 5. (continue...)

Chairman Collects, Delivers Toys to Local Charities

Donations Collected for Chairman’s 5th Annual Toy Drive

Submitted by Redline Media Group

In December 2007 Chairman Mitchell Cypress launched his 5th Annual Toy Drive with one mission — “Give a child a toy and put a smile on a child’s face for the holiday” — the same as it has been for the past five years. (continue...)

Tribal Citizen Takes on Tae Kwon Do

Submitted by the Tampa Dept. of Elder Affairs

TAMPA — Kavan Guzman, Panther Clan, at only 7 years old already holds an Orange Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He will soon be testing for the next level, a Purple Belt, with the help and teachings of Master Dae of Choe’s Tae Kwon Do in Lakeland, Fla. (continue...)