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🌱 Which Starke and Bradford High alumni are playing on TV this week?
Coming up: Uplift Bradford on the Starke Patch calendar

Hey there, Starke! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Starke and Bradford High alumni are playing on TV this week?
- How Santa Fe College rule changes could affect students in Starke
Also on today's calendar: Dawg Gone Thursdays (42J) and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
- Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Which former high school stars from North Central Florida area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 14? (ncfloridanews.com) — Several former Bradford High and Starke standouts will be on college football fields nationwide this week, including players at USC, Memphis, Marshall, Bethune–Cookman, and more. The roundup lists each athlete's college, position, and exact game time, so Starke fans can follow hometown players like Manny Covey, Jontez Williams, and others all weekend long.
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• Notice of Rule Amendment: Rule 2.17, Rule 7.9, Rule 7.23 and Rule 7.36 (sfcollege.edu) — Santa Fe College's Board of Trustees plans to amend several key rules affecting emeritus status, academic standing, student conduct, and complaint procedures at a public meeting in Starke on October 20. The session will be held 4 p.m. at the Andrews Cultural Center on Call Street, and residents can request a formal hearing within 21 days of the notice's publication.
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📸 Around Starke
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Starke
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★ Featured events ★
- Uplift Bradford →
Governor Charley E. Johns Conference Center, 1610 N Temple Ave, Starke
9:00 am
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Dawg Gone Thursdays (42J) →
Keystone Heights Airport, 7150 Airport Rd, Starke
11:30 am - Dawg Gone Thursdays →
Keystone Heights Airport, 7150 Airport Rd, Starke
11:30 am - Cold Shot Band Live at Patriot Saloon →
Patriot Saloon, 17420 US-301 S, Starke
9:00 pm - Bradford County Beginner Beekeeping Short Course →
UF/IFAS Bradford County Extension, 2266 North Temple Avenue, Starke
Thursday September 17
Friday September 25
Saturday October 3
📣 Starke Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Open House
McRae Elementary Keystone Heights, FL 32656
5:00 pm - Waldo Farmers and Flea Market →
Waldo Farmers and Flea Market, 17805 US-301, Waldo
8:00 am - Fall Festival →
555 South Lawrence Boulevard, Keystone Heights
10:00 am - The Salvation Army Angel Tree & Senior Angel Tree Registration →
The Salvation Army of Clay County, 2795 CR 220, Middleburg
9:00 am - Food for Clay Distribution Event-Keystone Heights Senior Center →
Keystone Heights Senior Center, 125 Commercial Circle, Keystone Heights
10:00 am - Food for Clay Distribution Event-Gadara Baptist Church →
Gadara Baptist Church, 6779 Country Road 315C, Keystone Heights
12:30 pm - Food for Clay Distribution Event-Middleburg Senior Center →
Middleburg Senior Center, 3916 Section Street, Middleburg
10:00 am
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey everyone I posting to let you know I'm building my own dog grooming business here in keystone soon.
So if you need your dogs groomed message me on here or text my cellphone number (904)333-0676. I have been grooming for 11 yrs. (Nextdoor Bradford Word of Mouth)
- Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. posted a job opening for Deployment Support Operations Planner and Analyst in Starke. Apply here.
- Salvation Army posted a job opening for Camp Counselor/Male (Music Conservatory) - Camp Keystone in Starke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Starke here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ok Starke! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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