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 »
Suwannee Leaders Advocate for Rural Counties
Rural Counties Days 2024 was another huge success. With both an increase in participation and attendees at our state capital, this event continues to grow and impress. We want to thank Team Suwannee for their professionalism and commitment while representing our county as we strive to improve the quality of life for everyone in our… Read more »
Rural Summit a Huge Success
We were thrilled to have the entire Board of County Commissioners and other members of Team Suwannee at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit. The wealth of knowledge gained and connections made were invaluable. We appreciated the Secretary of Commerce, Alex Kelly, for taking the time to lead one of the sessions. Also, there was… Read more »
Suwannee County Surges Forward with Gigabit Speeds
After numerous conversations and years of hard work by a lot of great folks, fiber to every home and business in Suwannee County is finally becoming a reality. We are proud that Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative and Rapid Fiber Internet have taken on this challenge and brought it into existence for our area. Mike McWaters… Read more »