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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
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTIFICATION
The City of Arcadia City Council and the City’s Collective Bargaining Team will hold a closed executive session to discuss pending collective bargaining negotiations on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Margaret Way Building, 23 North Polk Avenue, Arcadia, Florida 34266. Pursuant to F.S. 447.605(1), this meeting is closed and exempt from…
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ATTENTION: SECOND SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING FOR RFP 2026-02 CITY OF ARCADIA FINANCIAL AUDITING SERVICES
There will be a Second Selection Committee Meeting for the City of Arcadia – RFP 2026-02 City of Arcadia Financial Auditing Services in the City Council Chambers, Margaret Way Building, 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, Florida 34266 on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Agenda listed below. AGENDA SECOND SELECTION…
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SCHEDULE WATER OUTAGE & BOIL WATER NOTICE: MANATEE & HICKORY
For the area of W Hickory from N Lee to N Manatee Ave, and W Oak St from N Lee to N Manatee Ave. Due to Utility improvements in your area, you may experience water outages on Monday, August 3rd, 2026. When service is restored, please run faucets for a few minutes and flush toilets…
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Boil Water Notice RESCINDED: N Brevard and Cypress
RESCINDED: Water Outage – Boil Water Notice – N Brevard and Cypress There was a water outage off of Brevard and Cypress. The affected area was N Brevard Ave from Cypress to Hickory.
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ACCOUNTANT I FINANCE
ACCOUNTANT I WORK OBJECTIVE: Provides support to Finance Director and Operations Manager with a variety of activities such as reconciling bank accounts, reconciling general ledger accounts, completing monthly journal entries, assisting with annual audit and budget processes, and providing office support with a variety of clerical activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An associate’s degree from an accredited…
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTIFICATION – COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following virtual meeting on behalf of the Arcadia City Council: Collective bargaining negotiations with the Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc. Purpose: labor contract negotiation session Tuesday, August 4, 2026 10:00 a.m. Teams Meeting Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations…
City of Arcadia Civil Rights Contacts
ADA/Accessibility Coordinator
Julie Stewart, Human Resources
Phone: 863-494-4114
Email: jstewart@arcadia-fl.gov
EOE/Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator
Julie Stewart, Human Resources
Phone: 863-494-4114
Email: jstewart@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.
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