February 2021 It’s time for Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) members living in Districts 4, 5, and 6 to meet and nominate a candidate to serve on the board of trustees. Each nominee will be voted on at the Annual Member Meeting scheduled for April 24. In addition to a nomination, each district meeting will […]

January 2021 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO As we welcome a new year, many of our consumer members are probably setting goals for the months ahead and reflecting on the year just past. With the holiday rush now over, we have a moment to breathe, look back on the challenges and blessings of the […]

January 2021 Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provide opportunities for needy and deserving youth The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches has provided stable living environments for more than 165,000 children who would have otherwise grown up in a troubled environment. “The founders wanted to provide an alternative for kids needing a good home,” says Maria Knapp, vice […]

January 2021 Picture Perfect Christmas Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative’s (SVEC’s) 2020 Christmas cards featured artwork submitted by fifth-graders from Branford Elementary, Hamilton County Elementary, Lafayette Elementary, and Suwannee Riverside Elementary schools. SVEC presented a large gift bag of art supplies to the four winners of the card design contest, and each of their teachers received […]

January 2021 By James Davis, Visit Florida I’m drifting in a small flatboat in the shallows of Apalachicola Bay looking for flounder to gig, which means spearing it through its head. This is only after I get far too close to George Watkins’ Wewahitchka tupelo honey beehives for any sense of comfort. Tupelo honey fresh […]

January 2021 Heat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine well. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, stir together the egg, orange zest, and orange juice. Gradually stir in […]

January 2021 By Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) The winter months in Florida can be a great time for bird-watching. By December, many northern birds have migrated south to spend the winter in warmer climates until their return trip in February. That gives Florida birders the chance to spot birds they can only see […]

January 2021 Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) recognizes that many of our consumer 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 are dependent on electricity to register with SVEC so we can notify you of planned […]

December 2020 Like any electric provider, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) aims to make your electric service as reliable as possible. Planned power outages — though rare — help us achieve that goal. Regular maintenance like replacing damaged or deteriorating poles or trimming trees near power lines may require planned outages. It is sometimes better […]

December 2020 By Michael S. McWaters, Executive V.P./CEO As we approach the end of another year, I think many of us find ourselves hopeful and eager to turn the page on 2020. But we also have a chance to reflect on our most recent trip around the sun. I don’t know about you, but as […]

December 2020 In celebration of Florida’s Arbor Day, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is hosting a free tree giveaway for our consumer members. A supply of 150 green ash trees will be available while it lasts at the co-op’s Live Oak office, starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 16. The trees will be given […]

December 2020 Food Drive Suwannee Vally Electric Cooperative (SVEC) employees donated over 800 pounds of nonperishable items distributed by Love INC to local families in need. Blood Drive Another successful blood drive was recently organized at the cooperative. The LifeSouth bloodmobile visits SVEC’s office every quarter. In 2020, employees donated 55 units of blood, which […]