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Arcadia featured in WEDU PBS ‘Our Vanishing Americana: Florida’ film
The film is a search for Floridians preserving Americana across the backroads, coastline, and old main streets of the Sunshine State. Arcadia is showcased in a new film, “Our Vanishing Americana: Florida,” created by public television station, WEDU PBS. The film, which debuts June 23 at 9 p.m., captures the spirit of Florida’s Main Streets…
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National Audubon Day: Celebrate April 26th
April 26 is National Audubon Day! Did you know that 229 different bird species have been spotted in DeSoto? DeSoto’s a great place for bird watching! For more information about Audubon Day, click here. There are plenty of bird watching opportunities in DeSoto County. Here are some options: Brownville Park 1885 NE Brownville Street Arcadia,…
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Blueberries are ripe for picking: Spectrum News 13 reports
Reporter Virginia Johnson of Spectrum News 13, out of Orlando and Tampa, has found that “Blueberries are ripe for picking at K Berry Farm in Arcadia.” Read the Spectrum News 13 report below. To watch the video report, click HERE. Blueberries are ripe for picking at K Berry Farm in Arcadia BY Virginia Johnson Florida UPDATED 6:11…
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Fun & Adventure Awaits at Peace River Charters
From fossil hunting and jungle to airboats and canoes, Peace River Charters and its associates have everything for a family vacation this spring. Peace River Charters — 4192 SW Adventure Way, Arcadia — is located in the Nocatee area of DeSoto County. The property also hosts Jungle Dorias, Canoe Outpost and Fossil Recovery Exploration. Make…
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The Grand Daddy of ‘Em All Rodeo Only weeks Away
It’s just three weeks until the Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo. We look forward to seeing you there!#floridawild For more information, go to ARCADIA RODEO ASSOCIATION – Home (www.arcadiarodeo.com).
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Valentine’s Day On The River: Peace River Charters
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Bring your loved ones to Peace River Charters! Experience romance on a scenic horseback ride or feel the thrill of our exciting airboat tours. Kids will love our animal experiences at the wildlife park, too! Planning something out of the box that they’ll remember for years!…
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Arcadia Community Local Report: Different Books Every Week at Dragon’s Den
Downtown Arcadia bookstore Dragon’s Den Books was highlighted in the Arcadia Community Local edition of the Peace River Shopper on January 2nd. Reporter Carol Mahler interviewed the bookstore owners, highlighting not their achievements at the store, located at 122 W. Oak Street. For more information about Dragon’s Den Books, go to dragonsdenbooks.com or find them…
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Fox 4 News: ‘Arcadia’s Historic Heard Opera House … storied past, vibrant future’
Fox 4 News report: ‘Arcadia’s historic Heard Opera House: A journey through its storied past and vibrant future’ In a Nov. 12 Fox 4 News story, reporter Austin Schargorodski highlighted the Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia, FL. For the full story, click here: A journey though Arcadia’s Heard Opera House’s storied past and vibrant future. The video report can…
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Economic Development Summit planned in DeSoto
Open summit will focus on future business in DeSoto, Broadband and more. Vendor space is still available. DeSoto County, FL—DeSoto County will host an economic development summit in January 2025 to give practical insights about opening and expanding business throughout the county. Organized by the county’s Economic Development Department, summit topics will include the future…
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DeSoto to receive $5M in broadband funding from DeSantis program
DeSoto County has been named one of 19 Florida counties to be awarded funding through Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Broadband Opportunity Program, the governor’s office announced in a May 26 press release. Around $60 million in awards will be offered through the program to expand broadband Internet access in Florida’s unserved communities. The funds will go to…
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Comcast Bringing Internet Service Powered by the Xfinity 10G Network to Arcadia
ARCADIA, Fla. – May 23, 2023 – Comcast is accelerating the nation’s largest and fastest multi-gig deployment and announced today that it is expanding the Xfinity 10G Network to Arcadia and surrounding areas in DeSoto County to reach more than 10,000 homes and businesses. This expansion is not only bringing high-speed Internet services to some…
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The Daily Sun Column: Some interesting tidbits about Arcadia and DeSoto County
By LUKE WILSON Columnist, The Daily Sun I was sitting around cogitating on what might make for a decent column the other day, and mused that since I enjoy all aspects of local stuff, why not turn my Grits & Pieces into some bits and pieces about this, that, and the other? See article here: https://www.yoursun.com/arcadia/column-some-interesting-tidbits-about-arcadia-and-desoto-county/article_fab17ce0-f0cf-11ed-96b1-4baa4042852f.html…
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DeSoto Donates Computers
DeSoto County donated computers formerlly used by employees to children in foster care. The computers went to volu nteers at the Sarasota Technology User Group who cleaned the units of any sensitive data. They then went to the Children’s Guardian Fund.
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