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Funded by the America 250 Florida Grant, the patriotic mural was painted on the west wall of 14 E. Oak. Street, in downtown Arcadia. The mural was painted by artist Angelika Shevchenko and organized by Arcadia Main Street. Learn more about downtown projects by clicking here.
Funded by the America 250 Florida Grant, the aviation mural was painted on the south wall of Groovy Smoothie, 29 S. Polk Avenue, in downtown Arcadia. The mural was painted by artist Juan Ledesma and organized by Arcadia Main Street. Learn more about downtown projects by clicking here.
Fussell Meat’s owners commissioned a mural on the facade of their building, located at 2039 SE Carlstrom Field Road. For more information about Fussell Meat’s, call (863) 494-2112 or click here.
El Camaron Desvelado Mexican Seafood owners commissioned a new mural on the south wall of their restaurant, located at 824 E. Oak Street. For more information about El Camaron, call (863) 722-0163 or click here.
Miss Rachell’s Homestyle Cooking restaurant owners held a grand opening on August 29 welcoming friends, family and the community to their soulful tastes. Miss Rachell’s is located at 1029 E Oak Street. For more information, call (863) 993-0055 or find them on Facebook by clicking here.
Blush & Bashful Flower Co. owners expanded their business over the summer, offering rentable event space for up to 80 guests at their location, 25 W. Oak Street. For more information, call (863) 884-9966 or click here.
A grand opening was held in July for the DeSoto High School Bulldog Corner of Arcadia-DeSoto Habitat for Humanity Restore, located at is 114 N Polk Avenue. For more information, call (863) 494-6456 or click here.
El Camaron Desvelado Mexican Seafood held a ribbon cutting in late May, along with community, family and friends. The restaurant, located at 824 E. Oak Street, offers fresh Mexican seafood, handcrafted cocktails and more. For more information, call (863) 722-0163 or click here.
A longtime QVC personality and television host, local Realtor, Akos Jankura is opening Landmark Studios, a multi-use video production studio, at his RE/MAX franchise office, 920 N. Mills Avenue. For more details, call (727) 773-7829.
Twin Creeks Adventure Ranch owners are creating a new attraction for DeSoto County, offering ranch and exotic animals, gem mining, fossil discovery, Monster Truck Rides and more. They plan to open in early October at 3720 SW Hwy 17 Arcadia, FL. For more information, click here.
Work crews at 1735 E Oak St, Arcadia, renovating the old Pet Supermarket for a new Five Below, a value retailer with most items priced between $1 and $5, at the location. Potential facade changes are also in the works to match the retailer’s brand.