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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Boil Water Notice Rescinded: Hickory from Hillsborough to Brevard on Hickory
The Precautionary Boil Water Notice for the following area has been rescinded. This means you no longer need to boil your drinking water. The affected area is Hickory from […]
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Boil Water Notice RESCINDED: E Maple at N Hillsborough
The Precautionary Boil Water Notice for the following area has been rescinded. This means you no longer need to boil your drinking water. The affected area is E Maple Street […]
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTIFICATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following meeting on behalf of the Arcadia City Council: Collective bargaining negotiations with the Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc. Purpose: labor contract negotiation session […]
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTIFICATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following meeting on behalf of the Arcadia City Council: Collective bargaining negotiations with the Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc. Purpose: labor contract negotiation session […]
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City Offices Closed April 3, 2026 – Good Friday
CITY OF ARCADIA OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 3, 2026 Trash will not be picked up on Good Friday. You are permitted double trash bags or containers […]
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia will accept sealed proposals for RFP 2026-01 EMERGENCY DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES described within the context of the Request for Proposal Documents. […]
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.