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🌱 What Santa Fe College rule changes are coming to Starke next month?

And on the Starke Patch calendar - Uplift Bradford

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Hi there, Starke! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Santa Fe College rule changes are coming to Starke next month?

Also on today's calendar: Cold Shot Band Live at Patriot Saloon.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Legal Notices/Public Notices 09/17/2026 (alachuacountytoday.com) — Santa Fe College's board will meet at the Andrews Cultural Center on East Call Street in Starke on October 20 to vote on several rule changes affecting emeritus status, academic standing, student conduct, and complaint procedures. The same notice package also lists numerous court actions, foreclosure sales, probate filings, and storage auctions across Alachua and nearby counties that may affect local property owners and heirs.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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