Tag: economic growth

Supporting Growth Through Rural Advocacy

County leadership poses for a picture with Senator Corey Simon

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

Seven Brew Drive-thru coffee

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

Secretary Alex Kelly poses with County Administrator and Economic Development Director

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 »

Hampton Inn & Suites Officially Announced

Rendering of Hampton Inn

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome a Hampton Inn and Suites to our community! The project was officially announced by the owner last week in an interview with the Live Oak Reporter. The hotel, formerly called Project Gorilla, will be a five- story, 123-room hotel located at the I-10 and US 129 interchange. This… Read more »

Chick-fil-A Grand Opening Success

Owners cut the Ribbon at the new Chick-fil-a

We are excited for Chick-fil-A’s new location in Live Oak, officially open as of yesterday! Our team had the privilege of attending a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate this exciting addition to our community. During the event, we heard from representatives of Chick-fil-A’s corporate team as well as Neal Rodgers, the new owner-operator. Neal brings… Read more »