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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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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia will accept sealed proposals for RFP 2026-02 CITY OF ARCADIA FINANCIAL AUDITING SERVICES as described within the context of the Request for Proposal documents. Proposals are to be submitted no later than Monday, July 6, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the City of Arcadia, City Clerk’s…
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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS May 26, 2026 City of Arcadia 23 Polk Ave Arcadia, FL 34266 (863) 494-4114 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Arcadia REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS…
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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, June 16, 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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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 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 10:00 a.m. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special…
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ATTENTION: OPENING OF SEALED BIDS FOR IFB 2026-02 JET A SELF SERVICE FUEL TANK
The opening of sealed bids for IFB 2026-02 JET A SELF SERVICE FUEL TANK will take place in the Council Chambers, Margaret Way Building, 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266 on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. or soon thereafter. Potential contractors and the general public are not required but invited to attend.
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ATTENTION: 1ST SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING FOR RFP 2026-01 EMERGENCY DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES
There will be a First Selection Committee Meeting for the City of Arcadia – RFP 2026-01 Emergency Debris Monitoring Services in the City Council Chambers, Margaret Way Building, 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, Florida 34266 on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Agenda is attached. AGENDA FIRST SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING FOR RFP 2026-01 EMERGENCY…
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.