City of Arcadia

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

News
  • Public Notice LogoINVITATION FOR BID
    By Penny Delaney
    In Press Releases
    May 22, 2023
    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia will accept sealed bids for IFB 2023-05 AIRPORT FUEL TANKS INSTALLATION as described within the context of the …
  • THE PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE FOR THE CITY OF ARCADIA HAS ENDED.
    By Beth Carsten
    In Press Releases
    May 20, 2023
    THE PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE FOR THE CITY OF ARCADIA HAS ENDED. …
  • Public Notice LogoINVITATION FOR BID
    By Penny Delaney
    In Press Releases
    May 9, 2023
    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia will accept sealed bids for IFB 2023-04 HURRICANE IAN GOLF COURSE DRIVING RANGE NETTING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT as …
  • 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 …
  • Polk and Oak Streets in the City of ArcadiaCity of Arcadia Historic District
    By Penny Delaney
    In Press Releases
    February 10, 2021
    For information regarding the City of Arcadia Historic District, please contact Administrative Clerk Michelle Griffin at 863-494-4114 or mgriffin@arcadia-fl.gov. …

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.

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.