Florida’s award-winning network of biking trails provides abundant opportunities to enjoy peaceful rides, from remote off-road adventures to nearby hidden gems. Here are some under-the-radar options to check out. Florida’s award-winning network of biking trails provides abundant opportunities to enjoy peaceful rides, from remote off-road adventures to nearby hidden gems. Here are some under-the-radar options […]

SVEC mowed over the competition and took the top spot in the 28th Annual Lawn Mower Race in Live Oak on April 11. The first-place trophy awarded to each member of our three-person team was a sweet prize, but the real winners in this fun-filled event are the people in our community served by The […]

SVEC prepares year-round to keep the lights on SVEC prepares year-round to keep the lights on When a summer storm disrupts service, trucks roll out immediately so line crews can get the lights flickering back to life. What may not be seen is the work that happens long before the first storm clouds form.At Suwannee […]

There is always a sense of change around spring, and our part of the country is no exception. Warmer days settle in, afternoon storms become more common, and it isn’t long before we’re keeping a close eye on the forecast. It’s a natural time to start thinking about what the months ahead might bring and […]

April 2026 Foods and flowers waiting to be handpicked fresh from the field draw visitors to seasonal U-pick farms, which offer an affordable bounty and a fun outing for the whole family. Here are a few nearby options: Branford Farm Stand The Branford Farm Stand’s field of zinnias, sunflowers and more will soon be filled […]

April 2026 Electricity powers modern life, but it is dangerous if not handled carefully. Check backhere each month for new tips on how to stay safe around electric power at your home or business. Spring has sprung, bringing warmer temperatures, higher humidity and chances for pop-up storms. It’s a good time to focus on electrical […]

April 2026 Rapid Fiber Internet build propels toward completion 7 months early After three years of planning, construction and perseverance through some of North Florida’s toughest weather, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative members now have something many rural communities wait years to see—a fully built fiber-to-the-home broadband network. SVEC completed construction of its fiber network seven […]

April 2026 In our part of the state, there can often be quite a bit of distance between neighbors. In the past, that distance defined what services would reach communities like ours and, just as likely, which ones did not. It was that challenge that led to the founding of our cooperative in 1937, when […]

March 2026 Whether it was committing to the highest industry safety standards, remaining present in our community or keeping our system reliable through a trying economic environment, we worked through a lot as a cooperative family over the last year. Here are a few of the snapshots from our year:

March 2026 What makes a cooperative different is also what guides us. Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative exists to serve its members through electric service. Unlike investor-owned utilities, we do not answer to shareholders elsewhere, and we do not operate for profit. Instead, what you pay goes directly into the service you receive. Decision-making is guided […]

March 2026 Year in Review SVEC brings Rapid Fiber Internet to thousands of homes across our service area. Our team made tremendous progress in 2025, completing construction on our high-speed network ahead of schedule and transforming internet access across the Suwannee Valley. Take a look at a few of the milestones Rapid Fiber reached in […]

March 2026 You’re invited! Join us for Suwannee Valley Electric cooperative’s 89th Annual Meeting Saturday, April 25, at the Suwannee County Agricultural Coliseum, 1302 11th St. SW, Live Oak. The purpose of the meeting is to: • Conduct business of the cooperative, and • Declare and install as trustees the below who were nominated at […]