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

• ATTENTION: NOTICE OF BID OPENING – IFB 2023-04 HURRICANE IAN GOLF COURSE DRIVING RANGE NETTING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  June 6, 2023
  There will be a Bid Opening held at the City of Arcadia Council Chambers, Margaret Way Building, 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, Florida 34266 on Friday, June 9, 2023 at …
• INVITATION FOR BID
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  May 22, 2023
  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia will accept sealed bids for IFB 2023-05 AIRPORT FUEL TANKS INSTALLATION as described within the context of the …
• THE PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE FOR THE CITY OF ARCADIA HAS ENDED.
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  May 20, 2023
  THE PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE FOR THE CITY OF ARCADIA HAS ENDED. …
• INVITATION FOR BID
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  May 9, 2023
  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia will accept sealed bids for IFB 2023-04 HURRICANE IAN GOLF COURSE DRIVING RANGE NETTING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT as …
• HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (HPC) PROCEDURES
  By Beth Carsten
  In Press Releases
  October 17, 2022
  HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (HPC) PROCEDURES FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC ARCADIA DISTRICT WITH HURRICANE IAN DAMAGE. The Building Department will issue …
• City of Arcadia Historic District
  By Penny Delaney
  In Press Releases
  February 10, 2021
  For information regarding the City of Arcadia Historic District, please contact Administrative Clerk Michelle Griffin at 863-494-4114 or mgriffin@arcadia-fl.gov. …

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City of Arcadia Civil Rights Contacts

ADA/Accessibility Coordinator

Linda Lowe, Human Resources Phone: 863-494-4114 Email: llowe@arcadia-fl.gov

EOE/Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator

Linda Lowe, Human Resources Phone: 863-494-4114 Email: llowe@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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