September 2025 By Kevin Mims, Visit Florida It’s no secret that Florida is one of the most popular destinations for RVers, especially in the winter months. RV parks in Florida, which are readily available, range from rustic retreats all the way up to high-end private resorts. 1. Florida Caverns State Park, Marianna We’ve got more […]

September 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. Before long, temperatures will dip, which makes September a good month to protect against potential fall electrical issues. Cooler nighttime […]

September 2025 Ingredients 2 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 3 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning of choice Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed Directions Preheat the […]

August 2025 The History & Principles That Guide SVEC All across the country, cooperatives like SVEC are connecting rural communities to electricity and other resources that make their consumer-members’ lives better. We are all guided by the same cooperative principles and work tirelessly to make the communities we serve better places to live. If you […]

August 2025 When you get home and turn on your lights or charge your phone, you probably don’t spend too much time thinking about where that electricity comes from. Maybe you know it comes from Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, but what actually makes that any different from a public or for-profit utility? Even though we […]

August 2025 Florida’s electric cooperatives recently joined others from across the nation in Washington, D.C., for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Representing SVEC were Lydia Gunter, of Suwannee High School, and Kambry Mosley, of Lafayette High School. During their time in the capital, students immersed themselves in U.S. government and history, gaining a […]

August 2025 By Visit Florida Staff Founded in September 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain, St. Augustine is the longest continually inhabited European-founded city in the United States — more commonly called the Nation’s Oldest City. Before the kids head back to school, take them to St. Augustine for a stroll down […]

August 2025 Electricity powers modern life, but it can be 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. Do you know the name and purpose of those outlets in your home with the “test” and “reset” buttons? […]

August 2025 Ingredients ½ pound salt pork, diced ½ pound salt pork, diced 2 stalks celery, diced ½ medium bell pepper, diced 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 15-ounce can tomato puree 1 pound potatoes, diced 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon marjoram 2 bay leaves Clam juice in a can or bottle, about 2 […]

July 2025 Rapid Fiber Internet Service Is Driving New Opportunities for Local Farmers Since Rapid Fiber Internet launched three years ago, access to reliable, high-speed internet has changed the way our community lives, works, and grows. With big-city speeds and small-town service, Rapid Fiber is not just connecting homes; it is transforming how local businesses […]

July 2025 You don’t have to go far to see just how important farming is for our local economy. Drive down any road and you’re bound to come across row crops, cattle grazing in green pastures, and irrigation pivots stretching across fields. The families who work this land aren’t just growing crops — they’re feeding […]

July 2025 Thank you to all of the teams and community partners who made SVEC’s eighth annual Cornhole Tournament possible. Thanks to the support of our sponsors and players, the tournament raised over $4,500 for United Way of Suwannee Valley. Congratulations to our six winning teams. Competitive Winners Recreational Winners Suwannee Valley Food Fight SVEC […]