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 »
Governor DeSantis Delivers Once Again
Governor Ron DeSantis and Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly told us to “Bee” happy as they presented Team Suwannee with a check for $2.2 million at the Busy Bee Travel Plaza in Live Oak. The money, which was awarded from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, is to assist in the funding of the wastewater… Read more »
Highway 55 Cruises into Town
Prepare to hit the culinary fast lane because today marks the much-anticipated opening of the Highway 55 restaurant, an all-American diner. This restaurant is fairly new to Florida, so what makes Highway 55 stand out from the crowd? Their burgers are fresh, never frozen, and hand-pattied. They also offer cheesesteaks, shrimp burgers, po boys, and… Read more »