02/19/2026
DeSoto Economic Development Summit to showcase ‘Change that Counts’ in 2026 Open summit to focus on future development in DeSoto, downtown rejuvenation, entrepreneurship, AI and...
02/11/2026
IBT’s Fiber Broadband Network in DeSoto County is Underway, Supported in Part by USDA, FloridaCommerce, and Treasury Support Project Will Deliver High-Speed Internet Access to...
01/29/2026
What’s Going Up 2026 Kick-Off Edition Curious about developments, changes and additions in DeSoto County? Read all that has been happening in January 2026. *Inclusion...
12/18/2025
2025 Winter Edition Curious about developments, changes and additions in DeSoto County? Read all that has been happening this Winter 2025. *Inclusion in “What’s Going...
11/06/2025
2025 Fall Round-Up Curious about developments, changes and additions in DeSoto County? Read all that has been happening this Fall 2025. *Inclusion in “What’s Going...
10/24/2025
Sarasota Magazine Feature: Pam Ames Takes on Arcadia’s Toughest Job: Saving Main Street Suncoast Searchlight reporter Derek Gilliam recently interviewed Arcadia Main Street Executive Director...
10/08/2025
Arcadia Ranks No. 4 on FinanceBuzz.com Report: ’11 Best Florida Cities to Retire on a Monthly Budget of $1,900 or Less’ Screen Capture from FinanceBuzz.com...
09/26/2025
2025 Summer Round-Up Curious about developments and changes in DeSoto County? Read all that happened in summer 2025. *Inclusion in “What’s Going Up” does not...
09/04/2025
The Daily Sun Scene Column: Gone fishin’ in Arcadia: Seafood eateries thrive in unlikely waters In a September 1, 2025, column, longtime The Daily Sun...
09/04/2025
Fox 4 News Report: ‘FEELS LIKE HOME:’ Family turning Arcadia landmark into bed and breakfast Facebook Photo Fox 4 News reporter Hunter Walterman featured Pia and...
08/05/2025
GulfCoast News Report: ‘Chalk it up to friendship: A colorful path to redemption’ Gulf Coast News reporter Britt Leoni featured downtown Arcadia nonprofit Laura’s Good...
07/28/2025
BusinessDebut.com report: Zaxby’s Coming to Arcadia, FL This September BusinessDebut.com reporter Ross McWaters recently published an article regarding Zaxby’s opening in Arcadia, FL. The report,...
07/09/2025
https://godesotofl.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SBDC-Workshops-Promo-Video-Summer-2025.mp4 America’s SBDC Florida, hosted by USF Muma College of Business, is hosting a series of events in Arcadia, FL, between the months of July...
05/16/2025
What’s Going Up: Spring Round-Up For the What’s Going Up 2025 Spring Round-Up, we showcase a variety of additions and changes around DeSoto County, including...
04/17/2025
FDOT to host public meeting on US17 and CR761 improvements in DeSoto The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a public meeting for the...
02/19/2025
02/19/2025 WHAT’S GOING UP fEBRUARY ’25 For the February 2025 edition of What’s Going Up, we highlight a new Bed & Breakfast at a historic...
01/14/2025
01/14/2025 WHAT’S GOING UP January ’25 With the new year in full swing, the DeSoto County community continues to inspire local business owners to build...
01/13/2025
Florida SBDC at USF Adds Satellite Office in DeSoto County TAMPA (January 13, 2025) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University...
11/19/2024
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 The public visioning workshop will allow you to provide feedback on your transportation...
11/05/2024
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
11/01/2024 Economic Development Summit planned in DeSoto Open summit will focus on future business in DeSoto, Broadband and more. Sponsorships are still available. DeSoto County,...
09/17/2024
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
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...