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
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Water Outage / Boil Water Notice – N Mills and Gibson Area
Due to damage to a water pipe at E Gibson St and N Mills Ave, there is a water outage in your area. The affected area will be E Gibson […]
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City Council Budget Workshop
There will be a City Council Budget Workshop at the City of Arcadia Council Chambers, Margaret Way Building, 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, Florida on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at […]
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Boil Water Notice
Due to a water leak at S. Alabama Ave and Court St, there is a water outage along S Alabama Ave from W Bay St to W Harris Rd. When […]
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia will accept sealed proposals for RFP 2025-01 GOLF COURSE TURF MANAGEMENT described within the context of the Request for Proposal documents. […]
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INVITATION FOR BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia will accept sealed bids for IFB 2025-02 ARCADIA AIRPORT WATER MAIN EXTENSION as described within the context of the Information for […]
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PUBLIC NOTICE TO CITY OF ARCADIA WATER CUSTOMERS
PUBLIC NOTICE TO CITY OF ARCADIA WATER CUSTOMERS On January 27, 2025, the City of Arcadia Water Treatment Plant will switch from Chloramines to Free Chlorine Disinfection. This change is […]
City of Arcadia Civil Rights Contacts
ADA/Accessibility Coordinator
Patty Coram, Human Resources
Phone: 863-494-4114
Email: pcoram@arcadia-fl.gov
EOE/Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator
Patty Coram, Human Resources
Phone: 863-494-4114
Email: pcoram@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.
Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications, to or from local officials regarding city business, are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communications may be subject to public disclosure.