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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…