Starke, Florida
Starke, Florida | |
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From top, left to right: Santa Fe College's Andrews Center, Downtown Call Street at Sunset, Old Bradford County Courthouse, Florida Twin Theatre, David Hurse Stadium | |
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Seal | |
| Motto: Southern Hospitality at its Finest | |
Location in Bradford County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 29°56′39″N 82°06′35″W / 29.94417°N 82.10972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Bradford |
| Incorporated | April 4, 1870 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| • Mayor | Andy Redding |
| • Vice Mayor | Janice D. Mortimer |
| • Commissioners | Danny Nugent, Dimple Overstreet , Bob Milner |
| • City Manager | Drew Mullins |
| • City Clerk | Chrissy Thompson |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.18 sq mi (18.59 km2) |
| • Land | 7.18 sq mi (18.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,796 |
| • Density | 837.0/sq mi (323.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 32091 |
| Area codes | 904, 324 |
| FIPS code | 12-68525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0291634 |
| Website | www |
Starke is a city in and the county seat of Bradford County, Florida, United States. The 2025 estimated population was 6,000. The origin of the city's name is disputed. Starke may have been named in honor of local landowner George W. Cole's fiancée's family or in honor of Madison Starke Perry, fourth governor of Florida.