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Small town charm, big community heart.
Starke exudes a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Residents take pride in their community, and visitors often comment on the friendly faces and slower pace of life. It's a place where neighbors know each other and community events are well-attended.
City Snapshot
Population
28,303
County
Bradford County
Timezone
America/New_York
Median Income
$54,759
Quick Numbers
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Emergency Services
Poison Control
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Domestic Violence Hotline
Child Abuse Hotline
Veterans Crisis Line
UF Health Shands Hospital
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
This Week
Contra Dances
2026-06-06
The Dancing Fish
Child IRA Accounts Launch Event
2026-07-04 at 7:00 PM
Local Finance Institution
Motley Crue, Tesla, Extreme
2026-08-15
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
Melrose Film Festival
2026-09-26
Melrose
Craig Morgan - Florida Cracker Fall Concert Series
2026-10-12
Jack Daniel’s Amphitheatre
Community Leaders
