April 2021 Six Florida lighthouses your family will love By James Davis, Visit Florida Florida’s lighthouses are full of intrigue — and climbing them provides amazing views, good exercise, and a glimpse into the past. These six beacons are sure to pique the whole family’s curiosity: St. Augustine Lighthouse Guarding Florida’s oldest port, the St. […]

April 2021 Prepare hollandaise sauce by placing a heat-proof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water (about 1 1/2 inches of water). The bottom of the bowl should not be touching the water. Alternatively, a double boiler set can be used. Add egg yolks and lemon juice to the bowl and whisk vigorously until […]

March 2021 March 2021 2020 Highlights 2020 Highlights  At your Service  At your Service Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) employees earned an average customer service rating of 4.7 out of 5 while handling over 20,000 calls from members and completing 598 new service connections. Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) employees earned an average customer service […]

March 2021 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO Electric cooperatives aren’t like other businesses. For one, we don’t operate for profit, so we can make decisions based solely on what is best for our consumer members. Also, cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by the people we serve, and we are dedicated to keeping you informed […]

March 2021 With everyone’s health and safety in mind, the Annual Meeting will be held in a different format again this year. The Board of Trustees will gather at 10 am April 24, on the Co-op’s campus to hold the meeting. While members will not be able to attend the meeting in person, it will […]

February 2021 From its inception, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) has maintained a laser focus on advancing the quality of life in the communities where it operates. And as anyone familiar with the cooperative knows, that commitment extends well beyond day-to-day electric operations. Each year, SVEC’s efforts include sponsorship of and participation in local events […]

February 2021 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO As Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) members, we receive more than quality service. While providing safe, affordable, and reliable electricity will always be the first priority, our sense of responsibility to the people we serve goes much further. At SVEC, we are committed to making our community […]

February 2021 Giving Blood Saves Lives The LifeSouth bloodmobile visits Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) every three months. In 2020, SVEC employees donated 58 units of blood. According to LifeSouth, each unit of blood can save up to three lives. Since 2004, SVEC employees have donated 691 units of blood, meaning our employees’ donations may […]

February 2021 By James Davis, Visit Florida People have been attracted to the dark waters of Florida’s Suwannee River for centuries. Spanish explorers encountered Timucua Indians in the 1530s who considered the waters a sacred place. The mineral-rich White Sulphur Springs is one of the river’s bends served as neutral, sacred ground for Native American […]

February 2021 Ingredients For the garnish: Directions Preheat the oven to 400 F. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the sliced veggies for 6 to 7 minutes until tender. Add the drained and rinsed black beans, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, lime juice, and vegetable broth […]

February 2021 Need money for college? Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) can help! SVEC is awarding up to 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to deserving high school seniors in our community. Eligible students must graduate in the spring of 2021 from a public high school, home school, private school, or charter school in SVEC’s service […]

February 2021 Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative board member Sam Roberson passes away Trustee Sam Roberson passed away on January 26. Sam served as the voice for our District 3 consumer members for over 10 years. When asked what he enjoyed most about serving on the board, Sam replied that he loved the co-op’s employees. We’ll […]