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The Seminole Tribe of Florida, is an American Indian, or Native
American tribal government and organization. The Seminole
Tribe of Florida, Inc., is a Federally chartered corporation
established for the purpose of business development. Its Board
of Directors consist of a President, Vice-President, and three
(3) Representatives. All Directors are elected by the Shareholders
of the corporation, the members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
The
corporation operates various businesses including convenience
stores, camp grounds, Seminole and other American Indian arts
and crafts, sugar cane, Seminole cultural tourist attractions,
gifts shops, sales of cigarettes, both wholesale and retail,
cattle, citrus, real estate and property leasing. Other business
projects are under development.
The
corporate Charter and By-Laws and the Constitution of the
Seminole Tribe of Florida were approved and established in
1957. The Seminole people have been residing in Florida for
generations before the coming of the Europeans to North America.
The Seminoles have survived wars with the United States in
defense of their homeland, and have reestablished themselves
as a community and economic power in Florida. Today they reside
on seven (7) Reservations located throughout South Florida.
Welcome to Seminole country!
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