City of Arcadia, Florida

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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

• Continued Final Millage Rate and Final Budget Hearing from September 19, 2023
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  September 22, 2023
  The City Council will hold its continued Final Millage Rate and Final Budget Hearing from September 19, 2023 on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Margaret …
• PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  September 21, 2023
  There is a precautionary boil water notice in the Golden Melody subdivision.  We will post here when it is lifted. …
• ATTENTION: OPENING OF SEALED BIDS FOR IFB 2023-07 TWELFTH AVENUE FROM HICKORY TO MAPLE STREET, TWELFTH AVENUE FROM E. OAK STREET TO N.E. HICKORY STREET – SCOP FUNDED ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  September 21, 2023
  The opening of sealed bids for  IFB 2023-07 Twelfth Avenue from Hickory to Maple Street, Twelfth Avenue from E. Oak Street to N.E. Hickory Street – SCOP Funded Road …
• REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  September 11, 2023
  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia will accept sealed proposals for RFP 2023-01 STATE LOBBYING SERVICES as described within the context of the Request for …
• CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 in observance of LABOR DAY
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  September 1, 2023
  CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 in observance of LABOR DAY Trash will not be picked up due to our closure. You are permitted double trash bags or …
• ATTENTION: NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING FOR IFB 2023-07 TWELFTH AVENUE FROM HICKORY TO MAPLE STREET; TWELFTH AVENUE FROM E. OAK STREET TO N.E. HICKORY STREET – SCOP FUNDED ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  August 29, 2023
  There will be a Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting for IFB-2023-07 Twelfth Avenue from Hickory to Maple Street; Twelfth Avenue from E. Oak Street to N.E. Hickory Street – …
• NOTICE
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  August 29, 2023
  NOTICE that the Bid Opening scheduled for IFB 2023-06 AIRPORT SHADE HANGERS has been postponed from Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. to FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 …
• STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  August 28, 2023
  STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its preparation of a draft …

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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

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.

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