December 2021 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO As we reach the end of another year, many of us are taking stock. What have we accomplished, and what do we want to do in the year ahead? What are our personal goals, and what benchmarks do we want to reach in our professional lives? While […]

December 2021 A Scary Good Time We had a blast seeing all the costumes and boiling up fun at the Suwannee County Candy Carnival the night before Halloween. Dr. Frankenstein, his monster, and his monster’s bride passed out candy to all who ventured into our laboratory. Kids Get Up Close at Second Touch-A-Truck Event Thank […]

December 2021 As St. Pete’s murals have multiplied across the city, it seems everyone has a favorite. Science fiction fan? Get a picture of you and your friends running from the city’s former landmark — an inverted pier — giving chase on spider legs and shooting deadly lasers at tourists. Reminiscent of “War of the […]

December 2021 Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds (about 3 medium) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 cup melted butter 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Salt and freshly ground […]

November 2021 Today’s electric industry is facing challenges and changes that could transform it for decades to come. New energy resources, growing interest in electric vehicles, and evolving regulations are all set to impact the way Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative brings power to our consumer-members. While these changes affect electric systems all across the country, […]

November 2021 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO This is always the time of year when we take stock of everything we have to be thankful for. Speaking for myself, I know I’m thankful to live in a country full of opportunity, for loving family and friends, and for the chance to be a part […]

November 2021 Knowledge is Power Want to learn more about the latest issues affecting rural electric cooperatives across the country or find out how to get involved? Visit the Voices for Cooperative Power website today! Your Vote is Your Voice Not sure if you’re registered to vote? Just visit the Co-ops Vote website and click […]

November 2021 Apply for 2022 Youth Tour SVEC is excited to sponsor a tour of Tallahassee and the co-op’s facilities in Live Oak for up to 10 high school juniors. While in Tallahassee, students will explore Florida’s legislative process. Possible activities include a tour of the state Capitol, participation in a mock bill debate on […]

November 2021 Cornhole Tournament Raises over $5,700 for United Way Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) hosted the fourth annual Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament on Oct. 9 to raise money for United Way of Suwannee Valley. This year’s tournament featured 25 teams, divided into competitive and novice brackets. Players came from as far away as Ocala […]

November 2021 By Jon Wilson, Visit Florida Floridians don’t want to upend a beloved Thanksgiving tradition, throw out the turkey and banish the Pilgrims. But strong evidence exists that America’s first formal prayers of gratitude for good fortune, followed by a feast of thanks, took place at St. Augustine in 1565 — 56 years earlier […]

November 2021 Ingredients 1 1/2 sticks butter, divided 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped celery 5 to 6 cups crumbled cornbread from a skillet of cornbread made with 2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix or self-rising cornmeal 3 cups stale, toasted or fresh bread cubes. Regular bread helps hold the dressing together and gives it […]

October 2021 Suwannee Valley Electric crews aid cooperatives in need Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) goes to great lengths to prepare for every storm that might hit our system. But even when our grid doesn’t take damage, our linemen are ready to spring into action to help other cooperatives that have been affected. It’s one […]