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Safety First – February 2026

February 2026 Electricity powers modern life, but it is dangerous if not handled carefully. Check back here each month for new tips on how to stay safe around electric power at your home or business. February is normally the last…

Recipe of the Month – February 2026

February 2026 Ingredients 2 large russet potatoes (about 1½ pounds total) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup cheddar cheese 3 slices of thick bacon, cooked and chopped ½ cup cooked corned beef, chopped or…

To the Rescue

January 2026 What the 2025 FEMA Act Means for Emergency Response When Hurricane Idalia tore across North Florida in the summer of 2023, it delivered the most devastating blow SVEC has ever faced. The area’s electric system was crippled on…

CEO’s Message: Rebuilding Better

January 2026 I’m always thankful to be part of a cooperative family. I’m grateful that I get to enjoy the same safe and reliable electricity that all of our consumermembers share. I love that if the money we bring in…

SVEC In the Community – January 2026

January 2026 As a longtime partner in the communities we serve, everyone at Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) loves participating in local celebrations. Last month, we were excited to take part in four Christmas parades across our system. Live Oak’s…

Beneath the Surface at Silver Springs

January 2026 It’s a Florida twist on the classic question: Is the glass-bottom boat half empty or half full? Well, if it’s a glass-bottom boat at Silver Springs State Park, it’s full of people having fun. Just east of Ocala,…

Safety First – January 2026

January 2026 Electricity powers modern life, but it is dangerous if not handled carefully. Check back here each month for new tips on how to stay safe around electric power at your home or business. For those who work from…

Recipe of the Month – January 2026

January 2026 Ingredients ½ pound of bacon, cut crosswise into small pieces ½ small yellow onion, chopped Minced garlic, 1 or 2 cloves Salt, optional Pepper, optional 1 pound ground venison or lean ground beef 1 pound macaroni pasta 15-ounce…

Family Legacy

December 2025 Suwannee County Author Turns Family Story Into Living Legacy For almost a century and a half, the deep, sandy soil that covers Pat Hines’ family property on the outskirts of Live Oak has held a very special story…