February 2022 By Sandra Friend, Visit Florida These beach hikes offer an up-close look at natural Florida, with some prime places where you can enjoy a sunrise or sunset before the full heat of summer arrives. Hiking Trail, Little Talbot Island Check in at the ranger station of Little Talbot Island State Park for this 3.8-mile […]

February 2022 Lowering the temperature in your home during cold months and keeping it a little higher during warm months can save up to 30% on your energy bill. Stay comfortable in the wintertime by wearing warm clothes and keeping blankets handy. If you don’t feel like monitoring your home’s temperature, consider investing in a […]

February 2022 Make your voice heard in Districts 1, 2 & 3 It’s time for Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) members living in Districts 1, 2, and 3 to meet and nominate a candidate to serve on the board of trustees. In addition to a nomination, each district meeting will include an open discussion about […]

February 2022 Sausage Balls Ingredients 1 pound sausage 16 ounces baking mix, such as Bisquick 8 ounces shredded cheese 1/2 jar Cheez Whiz 1 tablespoon paprika Instructions Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Form into balls and place on cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve plain or […]

January 2022 Tools of the Trade When it comes to keeping the lights on and our electric system working, there is no group more important than Suwannee Valley Electric’s (SVEC’s) linemen. Our line crews go to work every day to make repairs, maintain lines so they will be ready for the next big storm, and […]

January 2022 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO New Year’s resolutions come in all shapes and sizes. Some people want to go big, making grand plans to reshape their lives over the next 12 months. Others aim to make small life adjustments they hope will add up to something more in the end. As a […]

January 2022 A Florida Christmas The Christmas parades in Live Oak and Jasper are cherished traditions, and Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) was excited to participate once again in 2021. The theme for this year’s float was “A Florida Christmas.” SVEC’s entry featured Teddy the Linebear driving around a large space rocket, surfer snowman, and […]

January 2022 Just like you might wrap up in a blanket to stay snug on a cool evening, properly insulating your home keeps the warmth you want inside while keeping the cold out. During hotter months, it can also keep your home cool, without you ever having to touch the thermostat. Severe weather or water […]

January 2022 Plan your fishing trips from January through July By Terry Gibson, Visit Florida Florida is the fishing capital of the world and the envy of northern states, because we enjoy the best fishing spots year-round and there’s always something running. Here’s a look at some popular species available from January through July and […]

January 2022 Ingredients 1/2 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 1/2 […]

December 2021 In celebration of Florida’s Arbor Day, SVEC will host a tree giveaway for our consumer-members. Come by the co-op’s Live Oak office starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22, to pick up your free tree. This year, SVEC is giving away 150 native green ash trees on a first-come, first-served basis. There […]

December 2021 For more than 80 years, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative’s (SVEC’s) system has provided affordable, reliable electricity to our members. Over time, that electric system has grown to encompass more than 4,000 miles of distribution lines, about 80,000 poles, and 14 substations serving over 27,000 consumers. What members may not realize is that the […]