Rapid Fiber and Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative recently celebrated a major milestone for North Florida and the region’s economic future: the completion of a broadband network providing access to high-speed, 100% fiber-to-the-home internet service for every member served by the cooperative. Rapid Fiber Internet, a subsidiary of Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, has completed the ambitious… Read more »
New Hotel Breaks Ground in Suwannee County
Suwannee County Economic Development hosted officials, community leaders, and project partners as they gathered this week to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new Hampton Inn & Suites, a significant milestone for the county’s continued economic growth and tourism development. Located at the highly visible intersection of US Highway 129 and Interstate 10, the five-story hotel… Read more »
Supporting Growth Through Rural Advocacy
Team Suwannee recently traveled to Tallahassee to participate in Rural Counties Days at the Florida State Capitol. The annual event brings together representatives from Florida’s rural communities to highlight legislative priorities and strengthen relationships with state leaders. Suwannee County representatives had a valuable opportunity to meet with Representative Jason Shoaf, Senator Corey Simon, and Secretary… Read more »
Seven Brew Joins Our Community
A new drive-thru beverage option has officially opened in Live Oak. Seven Brew welcomed customers today, offering a wide variety of drinks served quickly and conveniently without leaving your vehicle. Seven Brew’s menu includes more than just coffee. Guests can choose from specialty coffee drinks, energy drinks, sparkling waters, teas, lemonades, smoothies, and shakes –… Read more »
$38 Million Investment Strengthens North Florida
Suwannee County has been awarded a $38 million state grant to support the development of a regional hurricane shelter, announced by Governor Ron DeSantis at a press conference last week. This funding is coming through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program which was created to assist counties impacted by hurricanes during… Read more »