City of Arcadia, Florida

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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

• Solid Waste Driver – Full Time
  By Patty Coram
  In Press Releases
  October 1, 2024
  Under the supervision of a departmental supervisor, the incumbent performs skilled labor. General duties would consist of driving and operating a specialized vehicle …
• Building Maintenance Technician – Full Time
  By Patty Coram
  In Press Releases
  October 1, 2024
  Under the supervision of the Public Works Director or Public Works Field Operations Manager, the incumbent performs a variety of tasks such as maintenance and repair of …
• INVITATION FOR BID
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  September 25, 2024
  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia will accept sealed bids for IFB 2024-10 ARCADIA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL as described within the context of …
• Attention: Information regarding trash pick-up as such relates to Tropical Storm Helene
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  September 25, 2024
  Due to Tropical Storm Helene, City of Arcadia offices will be closed on Thursday, September 25, 2024.  We are asking City residents and businesses to not place their …
• ATTENTION: IFB 2024-08 SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2B, WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 1B, MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  September 24, 2024
  There will be a Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting for IFB-2024-08 Sanitary Sewer Collection System Improvements, Phase 2B, Water Distribution System Improvements, Phase 1B held …
• Boil Water Notice
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  September 20, 2024
  BOIL WATER NOTICE The water to the Cypress Garden Apartments at N 11thAvenue and E Cypress St will be shut off the morning of Friday, September 20, 2024, for about six …
• INVITATION FOR BID
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  September 12, 2024
  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia will accept sealed bids for IFB 2024-08 SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2B, WATER DISTRIBUTION …
• PUBLIC NOTICE TO CITY OF ARCADIA WATER CUSTOMERS
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  October 17, 2023
  PUBLIC NOTICE TO CITY OF ARCADIA WATER CUSTOMERS On Monday, October 30, 2023, the City of Arcadia Water Treatment Plant will switch from Chloramines to Free Chlorine …

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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.

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