Tampa Reservation | |
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 Location of Tampa Reservation | |
| Coordinates: 27°59′38″N82°22′17″W / 27.99389°N 82.37139°W | |
| Tribe | Seminole |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 200 [1] |
| Website | Seminole Tribe of Florida |
The Tampa Reservation is one of six Seminole Indian reservations governed by the federally recognized Seminole Tribe of Florida. It is located in Hillsborough County, Florida. [2] [1]
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa is located on the reservation in Tampa, Florida, as well as the Hard Rock Cafe, Green Room, and a food court. [3]
Tampa Reservation was founded in 1980 on nine acres of land. Ruby Tiger Osceola and 17 members of her family moved from Bradenton onto the reservation, at the urging of then-Chief James E. Billie. [1]
Other Seminole Tribe of Florida reservations are:
Most members of the tribe are bilingual, speaking the Mikasuki language (which is also spoken by the Miccosukee Tribe) and English. Use of both Muskogean languages has declined among younger people.
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