Sheltered from the blazing sun and persistent wind under the shade of a large tree, Mittie Wood sat on the sidelines Sunday, filled with the spirit of her mother. ...more

May 12, 2008

Rick Bird and the Bird Choppers, Coty Wolfe, John "Aripeka" Jones, Leather Betty, Rex Begaye and Joseph Z are among those gathering for this weekend's 17th annual Mother's Day Native American Powwow. ...more

May 8, 2008

The 13th Annual Fort Dade Mountain Man Rendezvous, an educational and family-fun look at 1800s life, continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday at Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., Dade City. Experience a living history village with lessons about Florida's early settlers; knife and tomahawk throwing, bow making; primitive arts, crafts and campsites; music; and vendors selling food, handmade clothing and jewelry, leather items, animal pelts, black powder supplies and cooking utensils. Cost is $2 for adults or $5 per carload; children 12 and younger are admitted free. ...more

February 2, 2008

Native American festivals have limited attraction for me. The usual vendors are selling bone-handled knives, tomahawks, jewelry, art and related items associated with Indian lore. ...more

October 22, 2007

People gathered at Withlacoochee River Park on Saturday and Sunday to celebrate American Indian music, dance, storytelling and crafts. ...more

October 15, 2007

It all started as a get-together in Dock Green Silverhawk's back yard, where a group of friends gathered to play flutes, sing and have a good time. ...more

October 12, 2007

Pasco County commissioners make important policy decisions at every meeting, but part of their regular business doesn't get nearly enough fanfare - and that's the donations to county government by generous businesses and residents. ...more

October 8, 2007