Starke
Around Starke
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Starke
Pine‑scented roads and watermelon summers.
Pine forest greenSunset orange
Welcome to Starke and the heart of Bradford and Union counties. Here you'll find pine forests, friendly folks, and a slower pace of life. Pull up a chair, grab some sweet tea, and stay a while.
Clubs for Starke
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The room
One room for everyone around Starke. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Starke. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Bradford County Courthouse Historic courthouse in the center of Starke.
- Union County Courthouse County courthouse with a small-town square in Lake Butler.
- Lake Butler Popular for fishing and boating in Union County.
- Santa Fe River Flows through the counties, great for canoeing and fishing.
- Starke Historic Depot Restored railroad depot in Starke.
- Bradford County Fairgrounds Hosts the county fair and other community events.
- Outdoors Canoeing on the Santa Fe River
- Outdoors Fishing at Lake Butler
- With kids Bradford County Fair
- With kids Union County Fair
- Evenings Small-town bars
- Evenings Country music venues
- Locals love Fishing camps
- Locals love Country churches
Through the year
- Bradford County Fair Spring Annual fair with livestock, rides, and local food.
- Union County Fair Spring Community fair in Lake Butler with exhibits and entertainment.
- Starke Christmas Parade December Holiday parade down Main Street with floats and lights.
- Fourth of July Fireworks at the Fairgrounds July Community fireworks show and celebration.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers and mild winters. Best time to be out is spring and fall when the weather is comfortable. Best: Spring and fall are perfect for being outside, with mild temperatures and lower humidity.
Talk like a local
- “cracker”
- Native Floridian, especially from rural areas.
- “gator”
- University of Florida fan or student.
Getaways
- Gainesville Home of the University of Florida, museums, and nightlife.
- Palatka Historic river town on the St. Johns with antique shops.
- Lake City Gateway to springs and the Osceola National Forest.
- Jacksonville Big city beaches, the Jaguars, and the St. Johns River.
Local flavour
Teams
- Bradford High School Tornadoes High School
- Union County High School Tigers High School
Also rooting for University of Florida Gators (NCAA), Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL)
Eat and drink
- Watermelon Local farms and the annual Starke Watermelon Festival
- Southern barbecue Pulled pork and smoked ribs at small-town joints
- Fried catfish Served with hush puppies at country fish camps
- Sweet tea A staple at every diner and home table
Where people go
- Pine forests Longleaf and slash pine woods define the landscape
- Small-town main streets Historic storefronts and a slower way of life
- Cattle ranches Cow pastures and working farms
- Fishing camps Rivers and lakes invite anglers
- Country churches White steeples dot the countryside
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Nearby
Every areaGainesvilleFloridaGator country, cool springs, warm heartsPalatkaFloridaWhere the river blooms with azaleas.Lake CityFloridaWhere the springs meet the river, and time slows down.JacksonvilleFloridaWhere the river meets the sea and the sun never quits.OcalaFloridaWhere horses and springs set the pace.Live OakFloridaThe heart of Florida's spring countryKingslandGeorgiaWhere the marsh meets the sea, and time slows down.The VillagesFloridaWhere neighbors wave and strangers smile
Bradford and Union counties, FL. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.