Starke

Also known as Starke, Florida, Starke, FL

city in and the county seat of Bradford County, Florida, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Florida
County: Bradford
Incorporated: April 4, 1870
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
Total: 7.18 sq mi (18.59 km )
Land: 7.18 sq mi (18.59 km )
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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.

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