Three Winners Announced at Star Search Finale
David Billy, Spencer Battiest, Zach Battiest Win
By Felix DoBosz
HOLLYWOOD — After nearly three months of anticipation, the first-ever Seminole Star Search finale made its way to the Hollywood Headquarters Auditorium on May 2. The finale brought together the best of the best in Seminole talent who took top honors in their respective reservation’s Star Search competitions, which took place Feb. 25-28, throughout Seminole country. (continue...)
Tampa Hard Rock Receives Class III Upgrades
By Chris Jenkins
TAMPA — There are now more than 700 new opportunities to win big at the Tampa Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with the installation of their new Las Vegas-style slot machines. (continue...)
Seminole Students Tour FSU, UCF Campuses
By Marisol Gonzalez
ORLANDO — Dozens of students, parents, chaperones and Education Department staff members attended this year’s College Tour. The group visited the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando and Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee.. (continue...)
Sally Tommie Receives Humanitarian Award
By Judy Weeks
HOLLYWOOD — Sally R. Tommie received the Humanitarian Rose Award from the People’s Princess Charitable Foundation (PPCF) at a British-themed ceremony that took place in the Hard Rock Ballroom on the evening of May 5. The PPCF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the philanthropic work of Princess Diana of Wales. (continue...)
Olympic-Style Games Held for Ahfachkee School Students
By Chris Jenkins
BIG CYPRESS — In the spirit of the 2008 Olympics, to be held this summer in Beijing, China, the Ahfachkee School held their own version of the centuries-old games April 29. (continue...)
Council Attends Special Meeting
By Chris Jenkins
BRIGHTON — The Tribal Council met on the Brighton Reservation on April 14 for a special meeting. They passed 30 resolutions, including: (continue...)