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 for S. Luther Ave from Magnolia to Baker St. HAS BEEN LIFTED
Boil Water Notice for S. Luther Ave from Magnolia to Baker St. HAS BEEN LIFTED.
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Forest Pines Boil Water Notice Lifted
Boil Water Notice for Forest Pines has been Lifted.
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Boil Water Notice
There was a scheduled Water Outage today for S Luther Ave from E Magnolia to Baker St. . A boil water notice was given effective upon restoration of water service […]
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Office closing for Good Friday
CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025, IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY. WE WILL RESUME NORMAL OPERATIONS ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025.
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Administrative Clerk – Code Enforcement
High School Diploma or equivalent; knowledge of clerical procedures and office equipment; ability of proper English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Must have the skills and abilities to interpret information […]
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PUBLIC NOTICE TO CITY OF ARCADIA WATER CUSTOMERS
PUBLIC NOTICE TO CITY OF ARCADIA WATER CUSTOMERS On January 27, 2025, the City of Arcadia Water Treatment Plant will switch from Chloramines to Free Chlorine Disinfection. This change is […]
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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