August 2022 Ingredients Directions Rinse the beans and place in a pot. Fill with enough water to cover by at least 1 inch. Allow to sit overnight. Drain beans. Then add water to cover by at least an inch. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer over medium heat until the beans are […]

July 2022 Hearthstone Gardens offers tranquility to all Photography contributed by Christy Tuckey Judee Mundy has two passions in life: gardening and teaching. Mundy, the owner of Hearthstone Gardens, begins each day by developing a plan. With a cup of coffee in hand, she decides what she wants to do that day, before riding through […]

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July 2022 By Michael S. McWaters This time of year always reminds me how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful area. Sure, the Florida sunshine can prove to be overpowering for some. But even on the hottest summer days, we have the Suwannee River to cool us off, the shade of a […]

July 2022 Turn on Your Fans When you save energy, you save money. Check back here each month for new ways to make your home or business more energy-efficient. When your home is hot, it may seem like the best solution would be to turn your air conditioning to a low temperature and run it […]

July 2022 Underwater Adventures in Florida By Kellilyn Hann, Visit Florida Florida has more than 65,000 square miles of water and shorelines, so why not dive in and see the world from a different angle? From freshwater springs to the crystal-clear waters of the Keys, here are some exciting underwater adventures for divers and non-divers. […]

July 2022 Ingredients 1 cup water 3 cups sugar 2 cups distilled white vinegar 12 cinnamon sticks, divided 36 whole cloves, divided 18 soft peaches 1-pint canning jars, set of 6, sterilized Instructions In a large stainless steel stockpot over medium heat, bring 1 cup water, sugar, vinegar, 6 cinnamon sticks and 18 cloves to […]

June 2022 A Family Storm Kit Is Essential In Planning for a Disaster At a minimum, your storm kit should include the following items: Water (1 gallon per person per day for 7 days) Nonperishable food First-aid kit At least 2 weeks’ supply of medication and medical supplies used regularly Specialty items for infants, small […]

June 2022 What’s Next? The storm has passed, and it’s time to deal with the aftermath. Use this list as a reference for keeping yourself and your family safe. Report any electrical outages in your area to SVEC. Use protective gear, like gloves, during any cleanup. Stay far away from any downed power lines. Never […]

June 2022 Outages are bound to happen, but there are several convenient ways to report them if you ever find yourself in the dark. Our outage management system uses caller ID to quickly identify your service location by your phone number. This makes reporting easier for you and allows us to reduce response times. Make […]

June 2022 When a storm passes, SVEC crews work long hours to restore service to the greatest number of consumers in the shortest time possible. Here’s a breakdown of the steps we take to make sure power is restored safely and efficiently. High-Voltage Transmission Lines These lines serve thousands of consumer-members and must be repaired […]

June 2022 Use SVEC’s outage map to track restoration progress in your area. View the map to see: Outages under investigation Verified outages Crew assignments The number of meters in your area affected by each outage Outage history and causes Weather projections Learn how co-ops prioritize repairs after a major storm at our Storm Restoration page.