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December 2023 By Visit Florida Staff Cooler weather does not freeze out opportunities for outdoor fun. Winter on the beach may conjure up images of brisk breezes and empty shores, but the reality of winter along Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast…

December 2023 You’ve probably turned on the ceiling fan on a warm day to create a cool breeze in your home. But did you know that changing the direction the blades spin is an easy and efficient way to stay…

December 2023 Ingredients 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground allspice ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¾ cup dark brown sugar,…

November 2023 Rapid Fiber Internet Brings Cutting-Edge Technologies to SVEC Consumer Members Desperate times call for desperate measures, and for students in our region during the pandemic, times were desperate. Internet connectivity was so subpar many students were unable to…

November 2023 New Connections From its earliest days, the electric cooperative model has always been about serving the underserved. When Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) was established in 1937, electricity wasn’t reaching rural areas. At that point, electric lights had…

November 2023 Open For Business Rapid Fiber Internet celebrated the opening of its first zone, along the Scott North Feeder in Suwannee County, on October 2. Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees President Tyler Putnal and CEO Mike McWaters…

November 2023 By Visit Florida Staff When they purchased a Tallahassee hunting lodge and the surrounding plantation in 1923, Alfred and Louise Maclay had a soft spot for camellias. They sent out teams to scour the Southeast and bring back…

November 2023 Water heating can be the 2nd-largest energy expense in many homes, accounting for about 18% of your total energy usage. Cutting down on hot water use is 1 way to save money. But you don’t have to sacrifice…

November 2023 Easy and delicious, these cinnamon rolls make a mouthwatering addition to your holiday table and are perfect for brunch or any meal. Heat oven to 375 F. In a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, melt the 5 tablespoons of butter.…

October 2023 On August 27, 3 days before Hurricane Idalia made landfall, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) was already preparing for the storm. The cooperative’s leaders activated the Emergency Restoration Plan at 4 o’clock that afternoon, monitoring reports from weather…