Florida men complete nonstop 242-mile paddle of the Suwannee River

Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Those who have grown up around the Suwannee River are familiar with the natural beauty it brings to eight counties, from the state line to the little town of Suwannee, in Dixie County. For some stretches, it's home to riverhomes, restaurants and some development, while a majority presents a taste of old Florida. Trees, swamps and even the habitat that thrives in the river showcase a time before the famous river was settled.  Mason Gravley (front) and Zach Franco (back) joined Bo Meyering, Robin Beemer and Daniel Weber on a nonstop expedition of the Suwannee River. Starting on Fri