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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FREE EVENT! LIVE MUSIC, CRAFTS AND GAMES, FOOD, DRINKS
SANTA WILL BE HERE!! Please join us Friday, Dec 5 from 5 – 8pm for a FREE event downtown Arcadia. It’s Christmas In The City!!
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ATTENTION: OPENING OF SEALED BIDS FOR IFB 2025-05 ARCADIA SPEER CENTER REPAIR, RESTORATION AND RENOVATIONS
The opening of sealed bids for IFB 2025-05 ARCADIA SPEER CENTER REPAIR, RESTORATION AND RENOVATIONS will take place in the Council Chambers, Margaret Way Building, 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, […]
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City offices closing for Thanksgiving
We will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday November 28th for Thanksgiving. Trash will NOT be picked up on Thursday, the 27th or Friday, the 28th. You will be […]
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RESCINDED: PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE
Precautionary Boil Water Notice in place for the Ridgewood Subdivision has now been rescinded.
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PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED
BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED: Please be advised the Precautionary Boil Water Notice due to a Water Main Break previously reported at 210 Providence Avenue, has now been LIFTED.
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City Council Workshop Regarding Historic Preservation Commission
There will be a City Council workshop on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Margaret Way Building, City Council Chambers, 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, Florida 34266. […]
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
Carl McQuay, Assistant City Administrator
Phone: 863-494-4114
Email: cmcquay@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.