May 2020 By Jill Christoferson, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission That largemouth bass you’ve battled is now in your boat. It’s huge. Could it be the new state record? And if it is, how do you certify it? The present state record for largemouth bass is 17.27 pounds, a fish caught by Billy O’Berry […]

May 2020 From Tommy Hines For the filling: Biscuits: Whipped mascarpone: For the filling: Mix berries with 1/4 cup sugar, vinegar, and Grand Marnier in a medium-size bowl. Toss gently and set aside. In a small saucepan, combine rhubarb, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sugar melts and liquids […]

May 2020 Take a break in the comfort of your own home A vacation does not necessarily require a plane ticket, hotel room, or even a tank of gas. In fact, whether you’re on a budget or just looking for a way to unplug from the stresses of day-to-day life, there are plenty of relaxing […]

May 2020 The 2020 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins on Friday, May 29, and extends through Thursday, June 4. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax. The sales tax holiday does not apply to: Rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. Sales […]

May 2020 The Florida Division of Emergency Management allows citizens with special needs to register with their county emergency management agency. Information submitted to the registry will only be used for planning and, if necessary, to provide emergency or disaster services. Residents of all Florida counties can register using the online Florida Special Needs Registry. Residents […]

May 2020 SVEC was pleased to award a $1,000 scholarship to 10 exemplary high school seniors who are dependents of SVEC members. Scholarship recipients were selected by a committee of SVEC employees who reviewed each applicant’s academic record, list of extracurricular activities, written essay, and letters of recommendation. Congratulations to this year’s recipients: Hannah Gamble […]

April 2020 Most members have probably seen an electrical substation on the side of the road. But have you ever wondered what goes on in that network of electrical coils and wires? For a cooperative like SVEC, which does not generate its own electricity, substations play a critical role in making sure that the power […]

April 2020 Cynthia Boyette represents District 8, which is in northeast Suwannee County and a portion of Columbia County surrounding U.S. Highway 90 west of I-75. She is the newest member of the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) board of trustees. Q: What do you like most about living in the Suwannee Valley? There are […]

February 2020 Operation Round Up® adds up to big change for schools in its first year In just its first year, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up® has already proven the collective difference small contributions from our individual members can make. In 2019, the cooperative collected more than $100,000 that went toward 224 grants […]

January 2020 Staking and Mapping Show Members the Cooperative Way When one of Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative’s staking engineers first meets a member, the goal isn’t simply to complete a plan needed to bring service to a home or business. That engineer acts as an ambassador for the cooperative. In many cases, setting up a […]

November 2019 Our members know that Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative is a little different from other utilities, whether they’re investor-owned or municipal systems. But for local lawmakers who may not be familiar with the cooperative model, those differences may not be so apparent. That’s where the Florida Electric Cooperative Association comes in. FECA represents 1.2 […]

November 2019 Bill Hart represents District 9, which covers Lafayette County south of the Suwannee River. He lives on a farm west of Mayo and has served on the SVEC board of trustees since 1989. Q: What do you like most about living in the Suwannee Valley? It’s a good rural community and a farming […]