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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
ATTENTION: Opening of Sealed Bids for IFB 2022-06 LOUIS ANDERSON/MLK PARK IMPROVEMENTSIn Press ReleasesNovember 28, 2022Opening of sealed bids for IFB 2022-06 Louis Anderson/MLK Park Improvements will be opened in the Council Chambers, Margaret Way Building, 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, …- ATTENTION: IFB 2022-06 LOUIS ANDERSON/MLK PARK ADDENDUM 3In Press ReleasesNovember 22, 2022ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS ADDENDUM: Sign In Sheet from Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Meeting Minutes from Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Clarifications and Responses to …
CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY- NOVEMBER 24, 2022, AND FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 25, 2022, FOR THANKSGIVINGIn Press ReleasesNovember 22, 2022Trash will NOT be picked up on Thursday the 24th or Friday the 25th. You will be permitted double trash bags or containers on your first scheduled pickup the day …
ATTENTION: On-site D-SNAP Location in DeSoto County Open Sunday, November 20 through Tuesday, November 22In Press ReleasesNovember 18, 2022On-site D-SNAP Location in DeSoto County Open Sunday, November 20 through Tuesday, November 22 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Department of Children and Families (DCF) …
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (HPC) PROCEDURESIn Press ReleasesOctober 17, 2022HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (HPC) PROCEDURES FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC ARCADIA DISTRICT WITH HURRICANE IAN DAMAGE. The Building Department will issue …- The City of Arcadia has retained a debris removal professional company (Ceres) to begin removing debris from the storm. In Press ReleasesOctober 7, 2022The City of Arcadia has retained a debris removal professional company (Ceres) to begin removing debris from the storm. All debris must be brought to the right of way at …
CITY OF ARCADIA WILL OPEN MONDAY, OCTOBER 3RDIn Press ReleasesOctober 2, 2022The City of Arcadia will be open for business effective Monday, October 3rd. …- ATTENTION TO CITY RESIDENTS: WATER HAS BEEN RESTOREDIn Press ReleasesOctober 2, 2022City water has been restored. Until further notice, there is still a MANDATORY BOIL WATER NOTICE in place. …
City of Arcadia Civil Rights Contacts
ADA/Accessibility Coordinator
Linda Lowe, Human Resources Phone: 863-494-4114 Email: llowe@arcadia-fl.govEOE/Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator
Linda Lowe, Human Resources Phone: 863-494-4114 Email: llowe@arcadia-fl.govFair Housing Coordinator/Housing Program Manager
Beth Carsten, Assistant City Administrator Phone: 863-494-4114 Email: ecarsten@arcadia-fl.govThe 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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