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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Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Floodplain
Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Floodplain To: All interested Agencies [Housing and Urban Development, Florida Commerce, US Fish and Wildlife, Florida Fish and Wildlife […]
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Aviso Preliminar y Revisión Pública de una Actividad Propuesta en una Llanura de Inundación
Aviso Preliminar y Revisión Pública de una Actividad Propuesta en una Llanura de Inundación Para: Todas las Agencias Interesadas [Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano, Florida Commerce, Servicio de Pesca y Vida […]
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All City Offices Closed for President’s Day: Monday February 16, 2026
Trash WILL NOT be picked up on Monday, February 16, 2026. You are permitted to use double trash bags or containers on your first trash run after the holiday. We […]
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EXTREME COLD WEATHER ALERT
🌡️ EXTREME COLD WEATHER ALERT – HARD FREEZE EXPECTED 🌡️ The City of Arcadia will be under an Extreme Cold Weather Advisory on Saturday night, January 31st. Temperatures are forecast […]
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Historic Preservation Commission Training Workshop
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a training workshop on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Margaret Way Building, City Council Chambers, 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, […]
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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Margaret Way Building, City Council Chambers, at 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, […]
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.