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Statewide Honor for Local Campaign

Jimmy Norris and Charissa Setzer pose for award photo

The Suwannee County Economic Development office has been recognized with a prestigious statewide award for its innovative approach to economic development marketing. The Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC) named Suwannee County the winner of the 2025 Innovation in Marketing Award at its annual conference held in Charlotte Harbor, Florida. The award honors excellence in advertising… Read more »

Duke Energy Launches Battery Facility

community members pose for a picture at a ribbon cutting

Suwannee County recently marked a significant step forward in energy innovation and infrastructure with the ribbon cutting ceremony for Duke Energy’s new long-duration battery energy storage system. This state of the art facility represents Duke’s first non-lithium battery technology, capable for delivering up to eight hours of energy storage. “This is a sodium sulfur design…. Read more »

Space Florida Academy Ignites Innovation

Space Florida Academy meeting

Suwannee County Economic Development, in partnership with the North Florida Economic Development Partnership, recently hosted a regional Space Florida Academy meeting at Camp Weed. This impactful event brought together key leaders from across the region – including representatives from economic development organizations, school boards, superintendents, higher education institutions, and technical colleges. The program introduced attendees… Read more »

Suwannee Supports the Rural Renaissance

Team Suwannee at Rural Counties Days

Last week, Suwannee County participated in Rural Counties Days in Tallahassee. The event promotes the unique benefits and offerings of rural counties and highlights the vital role rural communities play in Florida’s economic success. A key moment of our visit was witnessing the Florida Senate pass the Rural Renaissance bill sponsored by Senator Corey Simon…. Read more »

New Businesses Open In Suwannee Crossings

Exterior of Suwannee Crossings Plaza

Suwannee County is excited to announce the completion of the Suwannee Crossings Plaza with the grand opening of Firehouse Subs! This marks a significant milestone in our county’s ongoing growth and development, providing both residents and visitors with new dining and shopping options. Located in a prime area of our county, Suwannee Crossings Plaza is… Read more »