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
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 »
Rural Champions recognized at the 2024 FREDA Summit
The 2024 Florida Rural Economic Development Association (FREDA) Summit, held at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, showcased the power of collaboration and leadership in driving economic growth for Florida’s rural communities. Among the highlights of the event was the Legislative Awards luncheon, where five outstanding state leaders were recognized with the prestigious Rural Champions… Read more »
DeSantis and Guthrie Deliver in Record Time
The Economic Development Office would like to express our sincere gratitude to Governor Ron DeSantis and Director of Emergency Management Kevin Guthrie for taking the time out of their enormously busy schedule to personally visit Suwannee County. During their visit, they toured our office which was flooded during Hurricane Debby, and met with our county… Read more »
Wave Armor Breaks Ground in Suwannee County
It is the beginning of a new era in Suwannee County Economic Development as we hosted the much-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony for Wave Armor (formerly known as Project Wave). Rhino Inc. is constructing a new manufacturing facility in Suwannee County to expand the manufacturing capacity of its Wave Armor line of products. Wave Armor produces floating… Read more »