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| Volume XXIII Number 13 | September 26, 2003 |
By Michael Kelly
HOLLYWOOD — All good things must come to an end . . . or at least moved to a new location. The Anhinga Trading Post, a landmark store selling traditional Seminole clothing, jewelry, and more on the Hollywood Reservation for over 20 years, is being demolished to make room for the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel.
But fear not shoppers. For the next six to eight months, a white wide-body trailer will substitute until the new store is constructed. The new Anhinga Trading Post will be located on the corner of Stirling Road and State Road 7 (441), next to Café 441.
Store owner Virginia Osceola, sitting among unpacked boxes of Seminole clothes, was sad to see the old building removed, but looks forward to the new store.
"I really will miss the old building. It was emotional to see it torn down, but I know it means progress," said Virginia.
She added, "Right now, I have about a third of my inventory here from the old store; the rest is in storage," said Virginia.
Asked what type of store she wants built, Virginia replied, "I would like to have a two-story building. I wouldn't mind setting up the store on the first floor and having an office on the second, but I'm in negotiations with my husband Jo Dan about that."
Virginia gained experience in retail by assisting her parents, who just happened to own one of the largest craft shops on the Miccosukee Reservation.
"I helped out at their store since I was eight years old. I grew up in retail. They taught me so much and I believe that's why I've done so well here," said Virginia.
Special features at the old Anhinga Trading Post were the antique framed windows and front door that Virginia had purchased while traveling in England.
Wanting to bring the expensive windows to the new location, workers delicately jack hammered away, hoping to remove them. But unfortunately, the windows were thoroughly entrenched at the old location and had to be demolished. It's the price you way for progress.
Virginia considered packing everything up and waiting until the completion of the new store, but thought people might think she was out of business.
So until the new Anhinga Trading Post is completed, feel free to stop by the large white trailer and browse the many Native American art, crafts, and Seminole clothes.
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