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11/19/2024

Fox 4 News report: ‘Arcadia’s historic Heard Opera House: A journey through its storied past and 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...

11/19/2024

FDOT Nov. 19 workshop focus: SR 70 to SR 66 in DeSoto ​

FDOT Nov. 19 workshop focus: SR 70 to SR 66 in DeSoto The public visioning workshop will allow you to provide feedback on your transportation...

11/05/2024

WHAT’S GOING UP(date) November ’24

11/01/2024 WHAT’S GOING UP November ’24 November 2024 is here and with the end of the year in sight, this month’s What’s Going Up could...

10/31/2024

Economic Development Summit planned in DeSoto

11/01/2024 Economic Development Summit planned in DeSoto Open summit will focus on future business in DeSoto, Broadband and more. Vendor space is still available. DeSoto...

09/17/2024

WHAT’S GOING UP September ’24

09/17/2024 WHAT’S GOING UP September ’24 From local brews to vintage candy, the September 2024 What’s Going Up edition spotlights a couple new hangouts close to open in Downtown Arcadia....

08/26/2024

Florida Travel Blog: Visit The Historical Antique Capital of Florida – Arcadia

08/26/2024 Florida Travel Blog: Visit The Historical Antique Capital of Florida – Arcadia By Florida Travel Blog, South Florida Reporter In the 1800s, Arcadia was...

08/15/2024

WHAT’S GOING UP August ’24

08/15/2024 Up, Up and Away! Arcadia Airport adds new hangars, more projects to launch For the August 2024 What’s Going Up edition, we showcase the...

07/15/2024

WHAT’S GOING UP July ’24

07/15/2024 External restoration underway at historic DeSoto Courthouse For the July 2024 What’s Going Up edition, we showcase the old and some new projects in...

07/15/2024

WINK News report: “Businesses booming in Arcadia despite setbacks”

07/15/2024 WINK News report: “Businesses booming in Arcadia despite setbacks” WINK News report Olivia Jean stopped by Downtown Arcadia to interview business owners and others....

07/15/2024

Fox 4 report: “‘I get calls about once a week’: Why business is picking up in Arcadia”

07/15/2024 20+ stores have opened since Hurricane Ian. Fox 4 Now reporter Victoria Scott stopped by Downtown Arcadia to interview business owners and others. The...

06/29/2024

WHAT’S GOING UP June ’24

For the June 2024 What’s Going Up edition, we focus on a new RV Resort growing in the Sunnybreeze area and bringing southern hospitality for...

06/28/2024

DeSoto County honors Economic Development Week

06/28/2024 DeSoto County honors Economic Development Week DeSoto County, Fla—DeSoto County will celebrate Economic Development Week this year from May 6-10. The 2024 Economic Development...

06/28/2024

ABC7: Wild About SWFL: Joshua Citrus

06/28/2024 On January 15, 2024, ABC7 Meteorologist Jesslyn Ferentz reported a feature news story on Joshua Citrus, Inc. in DeSoto County. To watch the video...

06/28/2024

Xfinity on Tour Coming to Arcadia to Celebrate Local Expansion of Comcast Network

06/28/2024 Xfinity on Tour Coming to Arcadia to Celebrate Local Expansion of Comcast Network In celebration of the expansion of its Xfinity 10G Network into...

06/28/2024

DeSoto to receive $5M in broadband funding from DeSantis program

06/28/2024 DeSoto to receive $5M in broadband funding from DeSantis program DeSoto County has been named one of 19 Florida counties to be awarded funding...

06/28/2024

Comcast Bringing Internet Service Powered by the Xfinity 10G Network to Arcadia

06/28/2024 Comcast Bringing Internet Service Powered by the Xfinity 10G Network to Arcadia ARCADIA, Fla. – May 23, 2023 – Comcast is accelerating the nation’s...

06/28/2024

The Daily Sun Column: Some interesting tidbits about Arcadia and DeSoto County

06/28/2024 The Daily Sun Column: Some interesting tidbits about Arcadia and DeSoto County By LUKE WILSON Columnist, The Daily Sun I was sitting around cogitating...

06/28/2024

DeSoto County 4-H teen represents county in Tallahassee

06/28/2024 DeSoto County 4-H teen represents county in Tallahassee By SUE ERWIN, The Daily Sun Staff Writer ARCADIA — Katie Howard traveled to Tallahassee in April...

06/28/2024

DeSoto County announces 4th of July Freedom Fest

06/28/2024 DeSoto County announces 4th of July Freedom Fest DeSoto County— May 19, 2023 — DeSoto County announced that it will present a free all-day...

06/28/2024

Spectrum News 13, of Orlando, showcases Peace River Charters

06/28/2024 Spectrum News 13, of Orlando, showcases Peace River Charters Spectrum News 13, of Orlando, recently reported on the experience of "Old Florida" on a...

06/28/2024

Visit Florida: “DeSoto County in 60 Seconds”

06/28/2024 Visit Florida: “DeSoto County in 60 Seconds” In February 2024, Visit Florida sent a film crew from company, Cycle Here, to capture some of...

06/28/2024

Big Brothers Big Sisters, Pregnancy Solutions hold ribbon cuttings in DeSoto

The DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce held ribbon cuttings for two great new nonprofits recently. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast-DeSoto and Pregnancy Solutions...

06/28/2024

ABC-7 report: Fossil hunting leads to history-fueled finds along the Peace River

ABC-7 recently reported a cover story on DeSoto County-based fossil hunting team Fossil Recovery Exploration. Read the report below or click on the link to watch...

06/28/2024

Cut above the rest hair Studio opens at new location

The DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Cut above the rest hair Studio Tuesday morning at the barber shop's new location,...

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