City of Arcadia, Florida

Welcome!

The City of Arcadia is the county seat for DeSoto County. It is centrally located between Orlando, Ft. Myers; Sarasota and Lake Okeechobee at the crossroads of US 17 and State Route 70. Arcadia is famous throughout Florida for its historic downtown antique district. Additionally, on the fourth Saturday of each month, vendors from surrounding locations take over our streets with even more wares and precious finds. Tucked between the many antique shops, you'll have the chance to enjoy cafes, home cooking, a tea room, and a smoothie shop. The Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo is held in March, the Annual Watermelon Festival in May at the height of the harvesting season, and car shows, parades, and special events take place throughout the year.

Latest News

• ATTENTION: NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING FOR INVITATION FOR BID IFB 2023-01: 10 UNIT T-HANGAR AND TAXILANE
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  January 13, 2023
  There will be a Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting held at the City of Arcadia Council Chambers, Margaret Way Building, 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, Florida 34266 on …
• TWO FINAL PICKUPS FOR HURRICANE IAN DEBRIS
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  January 12, 2023
  THE CITY OF ARCADIA WILL BE DOING TWO MORE PICKUPS FOR HURRICANE IAN DEBRIS.  THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THE PICKUPS AS LONG AS IT IS HURRICANE IAN DEBRIS.   THE LAST …
• INVITATION FOR BID
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  January 12, 2023
  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia will accept sealed bids for IFB 2023-01 10 UNIT T-HANGAR AND TAXILANE  described within the context of the Information …
• HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (HPC) PROCEDURES
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  October 17, 2022
  HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (HPC) PROCEDURES FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC ARCADIA DISTRICT WITH HURRICANE IAN DAMAGE. The Building Department will issue …
• ATTENTION TO CITY RESIDENTS: WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  October 2, 2022
  City water has been restored.  Until further notice, there is still a MANDATORY BOIL WATER NOTICE in place. …
• CITY OF ARCADIA -UPDATE ON TRASH PICK UP
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  October 2, 2022
  CITY GARBAGE TRUCKS WILL NOT BEGIN PICKING UP TRASH STARTING TOMORROW AS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED. WE ARE UNABLE TO GET TO THE DUMP, AND AT THIS TIME WE HAVE NO OTHER PLACE …
• DEBRIS REMOVAL TO BEGIN
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  September 30, 2022
  Early next week, the City will begin staging and setting up for debris removal.  Please note, it may take a while before we get to your house. Debris MUST be stacked on …
• ATTENTION: TRASH PICKUP WILL RESUME
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  September 29, 2022
  Trash pickup services will resume, beginning Monday, October 3, 2022. …

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City of Arcadia Civil Rights Contacts

ADA/Accessibility Coordinator

Linda Lowe, Human Resources Phone: 863-494-4114 Email: llowe@arcadia-fl.gov

EOE/Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator

Linda Lowe, Human Resources Phone: 863-494-4114 Email: llowe@arcadia-fl.gov

Fair Housing Coordinator/Housing Program Manager

Beth Carsten, Assistant City Administrator Phone: 863-494-4114 Email: ecarsten@arcadia-fl.gov

The City of Arcadia website is undergoing modifications to provide enhanced access to documents for disabled individuals who are visually impaired and to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make reasonable accommodations. If you would like to obtain a document not currently provided on the website, please contact our City Clerk, Penny Delaney, at 863-494-4114 Ext. 301 or pdelaney@arcadia-fl.gov. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we implement these changes.

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