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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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…