Suwannee Valley Times is distributed into the following cities and towns: Lake City, Live Oak, Madison, Branford, Dowling Park, Falmouth, Lee, Wellborn, Jasper, White Springs, Fort White, High Springs and Alachua

Christmas on the Square 2023

Gateway City Big Band of North Florida filled the air with top-notch performances of classic Christmas songs in Millennium Park on Saturday, during Christmas on the Square.
-All SVT Photos by Tami Stevenson

TOYS FOR TOTS

By Tami Stevenson

Bringing the joy of Christmas to less fortunate children since 1947, Toys for Tots needs the community’s help to bring that Christmas joy to less fortunate children in their county.

     New this year, Annita Leonard, of Wellborn, has stepped up to the plate and volunteered to take on the position of coordinator for Suwannee County.

SUWANNEE DEC 5 MEETING AGENDA

SUWANNEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JUDICIAL ANNEX BUILDING

218 PARSHLEY STREET SOUTHWEST

LIVE OAK, FLORIDA 32064

TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 5, 2023, AT 5:30 P.M.

Invocation

Pledge to American Flag

ATTENTION:

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

FACT SHEET - DISASTER LOANS

FLORIDA Declaration 18118 & 18119

(Disaster: FL-00192)

Incident: HURRICANE IDALIA

occurring: August 27, 2023 - September 4, 2023

in the Florida counties of: Charlotte, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee, and Taylor; for economic injury only in the contiguous Florida counties of: Alachua, Baker, Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Leon, Marion, Polk, Sumter, Union, and Wakulla; and for economic injury only in the contiguous Georgia counties of: Brooks, Clinch, Echols, Lowndes, and Thomas

Application Filing Deadlines:

Capital City Bank Named Among “Best Banks to Work For”
By American Banker For 11 Years In A Row

By Brooke Hallock

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., November 30, 2023 – American Banker magazine has named Capital City Bank – a longstanding financial institution with 128 years of community banking experience in Florida, Georgia and Alabama – one of its 2023 “Best Banks to Work For.” Capital City was awarded an overall rank of #40 out of 90 banks across the nation and #9 within the category of banks with assets more than $3 billion and less than $10 billion. The 2023 edition is the eleventh list published by American Banker and the eleventh consecutive year Capital City Bank has ranked among the top employers in the financial industry.

Approaching deadline for SBA Disaster Loans; LAST CHANCE for In-Person Assistance: hours and locations; Small Business

The Deadline to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans is November 29th.

-Homeowners, Renters and Business Owners: Don’t miss your opportunity for a low-interest loan to cover Hurricane Idalia damage not covered by insurance (can also cover insurance deductible).

-Interest rate as low as 2.5% for most homeowners and renters, and 4.0% for most small businesses. No interest or payments for the first year of the loan.

-Even if you are still waiting for an insurance settlement, you can apply now and decide later if you need a loan. No cost to apply. If offered, you have 2 months to decide if you want the loan.

 

Three Opportunities to Meet with SBA In-person in Taylor & Hamilton Counties (SBA Only): Check loan application status, ask questions, apply for a loan before the deadline.

Heritage Festival off to good start 

The first of a series of three festivals, Heritage Festival, held last weekend, was off to a good start with approximately 40 vendor booths. -SVT Photos by Tami Stevenson

 

Jilyanne Hiltibidal, performing under the name, Gray Murder. She sang and played some original music along with other songs on her guitar in the pavilion. Her mother Lindsey, said Jilyanne is self-taught and came up with her stage name because she loves crows and birds. -SVT Photo

DeSantis Awards $1.67 Million to SRWMD for Poe Springs

Staff Reports

Florida’s springs attract visitors from across the world and the preservation of these springs play an important role in the economic resilience of the state.

     Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of over $57 million for 23 statewide springs restoration projects to protect Florida’s iconic springs, as well as increase spring flow and improve water quality.

3 FESTIVALS
At Heritage Park and Gardens, Live Oak, Florida

- Heritage Fall Festival - THIS WEEKEND
- All aboard festival - FEB. 3, 2024
- Wildflower Festival - APRIL 27, 2024

THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT HOLIDAY HOURS