Gentle Carousel's big blue van has been bringing love across the country for years (this photo at a hospital in Nashville, TN). Unfortunately this week the transmission failed suddenly on the way home from a visit. The van has been towed and is in the shop, but needs major repairs to get back on the road.
By Barbara Gill
The Suwannee County Republican Executive Committee hosted Congresswoman Kat Cammack and Senator Rick Scott as featured speakers at their Lincoln Reagan Dinner on April 25 with more than 150 attending the event at Advent Christian Village.
Legislation on Governor’s desk –
By Tami Stevenson
If anyone is age 16 - 21 years old, has dropped out of high school and not received a diploma or a high school equivalent certificate, they will be able to apply for free schooling to earn a career from technical colleges and career centers free of charge, if the new legislation becomes law.
The Live Oak Artists Guild sponsored kids activities in the Don Allen Center at Heritage Park and Gardens during the Wildflower Festival, held April 27. -SVT Photos by Tami Stevenson
The Governor announced he would sign the Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday and all Florida State Parks will be free to enter during Memorial Day Weekend
Madison County…it’s time to celebrate!
The Madison County Recreation Association, Inc. announces the May 20th
Jubilee Celebration scheduled May 11th -20th 2024.This event reflects upon the traditions and rich history of our community.
The weather was beautiful Saturday, as the Suwannee River Catfish Festival kicked off its annual event in Branford. -SVT Phots by Tami Stevenson
Catfish dinners - Making the magic happen! Suwannee Catfish Board Member and IGW Concrete Owner Hal Harris, left, in green, with volunteers in orange manning the fryers, -SVT Photo
Rebecca Thomas holding her award winning Strawberry Cream Biscuit Bites. -Photo: Submitted
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On Saturday, April 20th, the American Patriots of Live Oak is providing an opportunity for the community to meet the four candidates for Suwannee County Sheriff:
Obit, Obituary
TALLAHASSEE - William Dawson “Bill” Gunter, Jr., age 89, died peacefully at his home in Tallahassee, FL, surrounded by family on April 8, 2024. He was part of a group of Florida public officials in the nineteen seventies and eighties, including Governors Reubin Askew, Lawton Chiles and Bob Graham, following the tradition of Governor LeRoy Collins in their commitment to the principles of good government and social justice. Gunter served in the Florida Senate, the U.S. Congress, and on the Florida Cabinet as Insurance Commissioner, State Treasurer and Fire Marshall for 12 years.
