May 2025 By Lauren Tjaden, Visit Florida Yearning for a seaside destination with a retro feel? These laid-back Old Florida beach options lack the crowds and high-rises and are rich in old-time charm. Anna Maria Island Nestled at the southern mouth of Tampa Bay, this laid-back, old-time Florida family-friendly destination is home to the tiny […]

May 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. Electric safety is important at all ages, but it’s especially crucial if you have young children around the house. […]

May 2025 Ingredients 4 pounds russet potatoes 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 cup mayonnaise ¾ cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt ½ cup cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 12 ounces of bacon, cooked, cooled, and chopped 6 green onions, whites and green […]

April 2025 Every three years, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative makes a construction work plan that guides all long-term building projects. The goal is to create a roadmap that will ensure the cooperative has the resources to quickly add a new service when consumer-members need it, maintain the high quality of service they are used to, […]

April 2025 It is no secret that keeping the lights on takes a lot of work every day. Everyone at Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative is dedicated to that mission, from our member service representatives answering questions to the crews maintaining lines and clearing vegetation. But keeping more than 4,000 miles of line healthy and in […]

April 2025 Legislative Cookout SVEC, along with other Florida electric cooperatives, met with Gov. Ron DeSantis and state legislators during the Legislative Cookout and Rural County Days. We are grateful for the continued support of our elected officials in recognizing and advocating for the vital role electric cooperatives play in serving our communities across Florida. […]

April 2025 By Visit Florida Staff The Canaveral National Seashore, near the Kennedy Space Center, comprises nearly 58,000 acres. Florida’s largest national seashore is also the nation’s fourth largest. Get there via New Smyrna Beach and Titusville. You can fish, hike, go boating, watch wildlife, go horseback riding, absorb Florida history, hear nature lectures, and […]

April 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. Even if you are not using an electric device, safety should still be a priority. Proper handling of electric […]

April 2025 Ingredients 2½ cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup finely chopped dried apricots 1 cup sugar 2 sticks butter, softened 3 eggs 2½ teaspoons vanilla ½ cup sour cream […]

March 2025 Service Outreach Year of Storms Mother’s Day Storm Hurricane Debby Hurricane Helene

March 2025 Have you ever considered how the cooperative principles would look if we all applied them in our day-to-day lives? The world would certainly be a better place if everyone made it a priority to find ways to better serve the people around us. What if we made a real effort to help the […]

March 2025 Over the last year, Rapid Fiber Internet grew by leaps and bounds, bringing high-speed connections to thousands of customers across our area. Here are just a few highlights: Completed Phase 1 construction. Opened 20 zones for service. Connected 4,000 customers — and counting! Service is now available to all SVEC members in Columbia […]