“BRONCO BUSTER” STATUE DEDICATED IN ARCADIA
Arcadia Main Street, along with local officials and residents, dedicated a Frederick Remington replica “Bronco Buster” statue on May 8th at the Tree of Knowledge Park along South Hwy 17. The statue was donated by John Arnold.
Remington first visited Arcadia in the late 1800s, seeking inspiration and engaging with local figures such as Boone Mazzell.
The “Bronco Buster” was Remington’s first sculpture and the first bronze sculpture of a cowboy, copyrighted in October 1895.
The subject was adapted from Remington’s drawing “Pitching Broncos,” published in Harper’s Weekly on April 30, 1892.
The sculpture captures the dramatic moment of a cowboy breaking a rearing horse, with dynamic details such as the cowboy lunging forward, whip in mid-air, clutching the reins and the horse’s hair, and the horse’s arched back and spread tail.
The statuette quickly became an iconic representation of the cowboy and the enduring spirit of the American country, symbolizing the moment of great exertion between horse and rider.
During the dedication ceremony, Arcadia Main Street also celebrated its 40th anniversary as a community-driven organization.
YMCA OPENING IN SIGHT AT SPEER CENTER
Renovations are on the way for the YMCA of Southwest Florida at the Speer Center, 185 W. Winifred St., in Arcadia.
Representatives said they were in the process of getting contractor bids for the work with plans to renovate through summer and fall 2025. The goal is to open the center in January 2026.
During the summer they will be offering free family meals each Wednesday from 4-6pm.
For more information about the Y, go to Our Y | YMCA of Southwest Florida.
*Photo Source: Daniel Sutphin
METAL MAX PURCHASES OVERHOLT ENTERPRISES
In February 2025, Metal Max Roofing & Siding representatives announced that the company had purchased Overholt Enterprises Metal Roofing and Supply, located at 6192 SW Hwy 72, Arcadia.
For more information about Metal Max and the services the company offers, go to Leading Metal Roofing & Siding Manufacturers | MetalMax, or call 863-491-9400.
*Photo Source: Daniel Sutphin
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