Christy Tuckey

January 2021 By James Davis, Visit Florida I’m drifting in a small flatboat in the shallows of Apalachicola Bay looking for flounder to gig, which means spearing it through its head. This is only after I get far too close…

January 2021 Heat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine well. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In…

January 2021 By Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) The winter months in Florida can be a great time for bird-watching. By December, many northern birds have migrated south to spend the winter in warmer climates until their return trip…

January 2021 Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) recognizes that many of our consumer members have unique needs. In some cases, they may be immobile or reliant on medical equipment or oxygen. It is important for members with medical needs who…

December 2020 Like any electric provider, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) aims to make your electric service as reliable as possible. Planned power outages — though rare — help us achieve that goal. Regular maintenance like replacing damaged or deteriorating…

December 2020 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO As we approach the end of another year, I think many of us find ourselves hopeful and eager to turn the page on 2020. But we also have a chance to reflect…

December 2020 In celebration of Florida’s Arbor Day, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is hosting a free tree giveaway for our consumer members. A supply of 150 green ash trees will be available while it lasts at the co-op’s Live…

December 2020 Food Drive Suwannee Vally Electric Cooperative (SVEC) employees donated over 800 pounds of nonperishable items distributed by Love INC to local families in need. Blood Drive Another successful blood drive was recently organized at the cooperative. The LifeSouth…

December 2020 By Gary McKechnie I’ve just completed a 3,000-mile-plus road trip in Florida. While drifting along on the open road, I often had the feeling that is similar to what a runner feels when they’re not really aware they’re…