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To By-pass….or Not By-pass? US301 By-pass Around Starke Relieves Traffic “Nightmare” in Bradford County
US301 is a major truck route through the center of our region, and in recent years it’s become a nightmare for visitors, especially those heading south from Interstate 10 at Baldwin, east of Jacksonville. There’s no doubt that it’s easier to head down US301, especially if headed to Gainesville, but there’s always been a time-consuming …
Starke, Florida Is Worth A Stop On Your Way South On US301 in Natural North Florida
The old Bradford County Courthouse, which now houses Santa Fe College‘s Starke Campus, is still the most imposing sight as you head into Starke on US301. While this north/south route in Florida isn’t as popular as it used to be, it does offer an excellent shortcut for southbound travelers heading from I-95 and from Jacksonville, …
Bradford County Strawberry Festival, April 8 and 9, 2017, Starke, FL
Bradford County Strawberry Festival NO Entry Fees NO Parking Fees Family fun–even the fur babies are welcome because it is all outside and on the streets. Join us April 8 and 9. The fun begins at 9:00 AM both days www.bradfordcountystrawberryfestival.com
Pit Stop: Tom’s BBQ, Keystone
If you’re driving or cycling the backroads of Bradford County near Keystone, be sure to stop at Tom’s BBQ. Located at 7154 SE CR 21 B Keystone Heights FL 32656 , at the intersection of SR 21 B and SR 100, you can’t go wrong with some of their great food! They’re open for lunch …
Bradford County Strawberry Festival, Starke, FL–April 9 & 10, 2016
The 17th Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival will be held on April 9 and 10 in Downtown Starke. There will be lots of great food (including, of course, STRAWBERRIES), as well as music and craft vendors. The event is FREE and it’s also PET FRIENDLY, so pack up the kids and the pups and head …
Bradford County, Florida’s 2016 County Fair, March 8-13
Attracting 15 to 20,000 visitors from several adjacent counties, the Bradford County Fair has all the usual family-oriented fun and games, but also some good old-fashioned “county fair” events and activities. Exhibits include agriculture, crafts and animal husbandry. Fair Schedule and Directions Tuesday March 8 5:00 – 11:00 pm Ribbon …
Starke, Florida’s Downtown Architecture Is Anything But “Stark”!
It happened nationwide–and especially here in North Central Florida. As the Interstate Highway System became fully implemented, many highways, like US301, US90, US41 and US19, became less popular routes for travelers to and from sunny Florida. Interstates 10, 95 and 75 drew traffic away from those routes, leaving many smaller communities to suffer. However, there’s …