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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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  EXTREME COLD WEATHER ALERT

  Beth Carsten

  Press Releases January 30, 2026

  🌡️ EXTREME COLD WEATHER ALERT – HARD FREEZE EXPECTED 🌡️ The City of Arcadia will be under an Extreme Cold Weather Advisory on Saturday night, January 31st. Temperatures are forecast […]

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  Historic Preservation Commission Training Workshop

  Penny Delaney

  Press Releases January 29, 2026

  The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a training workshop on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Margaret Way Building, City Council Chambers, 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, […]

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  Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

  Penny Delaney

  Press Releases January 29, 2026

  The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Margaret Way Building, City Council Chambers, at 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, […]

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  Connie Godet

  Press Releases January 21, 2026

  🚧 Utility Infrastructure Improvements – E. Oak Street 🚧 The City of Arcadia is currently performing underground utility infrastructure improvements along E. Oak Street between Osceola Avenue and Mills Avenue. […]

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  Boil Water Notice Lifted!

  Connie Godet

  Press Releases January 13, 2026

  Please be advised that the Boil Water Notice for E MAGNOLIA ST FROM S LUTHER AVE TO S PASCO AVE has now been lifted! Normal water usage may resume.

• Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!

  Connie Godet

  Press Releases January 9, 2026

City of Arcadia Civil Rights Contacts

ADA/Accessibility CoordinatorPatty Coram, Human Resources

Phone: 863-494-4114

Email: [email protected]

EOE/Equal Employment Opportunity CoordinatorPatty Coram, Human Resources

Phone: 863-494-4114

Email: [email protected]

Fair Housing Coordinator/Housing Program ManagerCarl McQuay, Assistant City Administrator

Phone: 863-494-4114

Email: [email protected]

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 [email protected]. 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.

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