March 2023 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO As a customer, you never want to feel like you aren’t a priority. I’m sure many of us can think of businesses that left us hanging with an important question, stuck with a shoddy product or simply seemed to make all of their decisions with only the […]

March 2023 SVEC is excited to announce that its first in-person annual meeting since 2019 will be April 22 at the Suwannee County Agricultural Coliseum. Prior to the meeting, members will receive an envelope in the mail containing the official meeting notice, minutes from the 2022 annual meeting, proposed changes to SVEC’s bylaws and a […]

March 2023 By Visit Florida Spring in Central Florida means the flowers are in bloom at Epcot at Walt Disney Resort. From farm-to-table treats to classic tunes, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival offers many reasons to celebrate the season. 1. The Flowers Nature comes alive each spring in Florida, and the Epcot Florida […]

March 2023 Keep power poles clear, keep our linemen safe Linemen’s clamped safety boots can snag on staples and nails left in poles long after signs are gone. Foreign objects can injure linemen or tear protective clothing, the first line of defense from electric shock. If you see poles or guy wires that have been […]

February 2023 Operation Round Up Makes Big Change for Local Students For a first-year teacher like Ana Palomino, there is a lot about the job that can feel daunting. Finding a lesson plan that will educate and engage, giving students the tools they need to succeed and doing it all within a tight budget can […]

February 2023 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO Being a cooperative member is about more than just the service you receive. Of course, providing safe, affordable and reliable power is always SVEC’s first priority. It’s what we were created to do all those decades ago, and we take great pride in carrying on that mission […]

February 2023 Thank you to our members who came out to make SVEC’s 5th annual Arbor Day celebration a success. We enjoyed seeing everyone who picked up their free tulip poplar tree. Special thanks to Nobles Greenhouse & Nursery, UF/IFAS Suwannee County Master Gardners and the incredible SVEC team for helping out.

February 2023 By Visit Florida Ravine Gardens State Park is a hidden gem tucked away in Palatka, just off the St. Johns River. The lush park has 60 acres accessible for exploring, including two ravines up to 120 feet deep with steep banks at 45-degree angles. The ravines were formed over thousands of years through […]

February 2023 If you want to save money on your monthly energy bill, the sun is a great source of free heat. By opening your blinds during the day, you can take advantage of the sun’s rays to naturally heat your home. However, windows can also be a source for heat loss, so you should […]

February 2023 Ingredients ½ cup cashews 1 medium yellow onion 2 celery stalks 3 medium carrots 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms 6 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon dried oregano 8 cups vegetable broth 1 cup wild rice (not a wild rice blend) 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided ½ […]

January 2023 One of the defining features of the Suwannee Valley is its natural beauty. The nearby city of Live Oak is even named for the distinctive trees so common in the area. Like many of our members, those oaks have deep roots. They’ve given their sturdy wood to ships as far back as the […]

January 2023 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO One of the best things about kicking off a new year is thinking about all the potential of the months to come. We make resolutions for all the personal and professional milestones we want to reach and the new activities we want to try. And, if we […]