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December 2025 As a kid, I remember history was something that could often feel far removed from me. After all, in school, it was mostly a series of facts and dates to memorize. But as I got older, I started…

December 2025 For the sixth year, SVEC’s annual Touch-a-Truck event brought together families and neighbors from across our area to see, touch, honk, and explore a diverse range of service vehicles. Touch-a-Truck, held the morning of November 22, gave children…

December 2025 To say manatees are huge is not an overstatement. They are enormous by any standard, measuring as long as 10 feet and weighing up to 1,000 pounds. I swam with these gentle giants in the Crystal River of…

December 2025 Electricity powers modern life, but it is dangerous if not handled carefully. Check back here each month for new tips on how to stay safe around electric power at your home or business. To ensure that twinkling decorations…

December 2025 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pulp-free orange juice 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 3/4 cup yellow mustard 1 fully cooked, bone-in ham (6-8 pounds) 30 whole cloves Directions Preheat the oven to 325°F. Whisk…

November 2025 The project will make high-speed broadband available to every SVEC member. SVEC’s broadband subsidiary, Rapid Fiber Internet, is approaching completion of its trailblazing project to deliver fast, reliable fiber service across the cooperative’s service area. “We are very,…

November 2025 From its earliest days, this cooperative’s mission has always been about expanding access. Back when Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative was first incorporated in 1937, it was access to electricity. As major cities were lighting up the night with…

November 2025 Healthy Fall Focus Fall has been a whirlwind of local activities focused on life and health. To usher in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Well Women welcomed more than 220 people to its inaugural awareness event…

November 2025 Communities across Florida are gearing up for the holidays and shining a light on their unique celebrations. Here are a few to check out, from right here in your own backyard to some nearby western beaches. Live Oak…

November 2025 Electricity powers modern life, but it is dangerous if not handled carefully. Check back here each month for new tips on how to stay safe around electric power at your home or business. If your house is the…