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June 2022 By Michael S. McWaters Most Floridians don’t need to be reminded of the risks that hurricane season poses. Throughout the year we enjoy ample sunshine and a temperate climate, and in return, we know that there will be…

May 2022 Studying the Benefits of Indoor Agriculture Agriculture has long played an essential role, not only as part of the culture in the Suwannee Valley, but also in the local economy. It generates about $123 million annually in the…

May 2022 By Michael S. McWaters Lots of businesses offer support for their communities. They provide jobs for the people who live there or give back through charitable donations and fundraisers. Maybe the work they do even has a positive…

May 2022 Creative Eggsploits SVEC was excited to join in for Suwannee Pineview Elementary’s annual egg drop last month. The drop is a favorite event for the students and tasks them with creating a protective carrier that can keep a…

May 2022 Discover the Crystal-Clear Wonders By Kevin Mims, Visit Florida Freshwater springs are the ultimate year-round Florida attraction and we’ve got more of these crystal-clear natural wonders than any other place in the country. The highest concentration of natural…

May 2022 Ease the Window Pains When you save energy, you save money. Check back here each month for new ways to make your home or business more energy-efficient. Energy-efficient windows can make more of a difference in your electric…

May 2022 Register medical necessities with SVEC SVEC recognizes that many of our members have unique needs. In some cases, they may be immobile or reliant on medical equipment or oxygen. It is important for members with medical needs who…

May 2022 Ingredients 2 racks of ribs 4 (12-ounce) cans cherry cola 2 cups cherry jam 1/3 cups Dijon mustard 1/4 cup coy sauce 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce Instructions Remove silver skin from underside of…

April 2022 The market for electric vehicles is charging forward. Americans have always enjoyed getting out on the open road — whether it’s piling into the car for a family trip, heading to the big game, or hitting the road…

April 2022 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO Predicting the future is tough. If it wasn’t, our job would be a lot easier. We’d know what specific parts of our system to reinforce before a big storm. We’d know where…