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Arcadia, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Arcadia! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Overeaters Anonymous
  • DES-Movie day for Adults at DeSoto County Library
  • DES - Teen Program - Cardboard Weaving at DeSoto County Library

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 76.
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arcadia

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Other local events
    Friday July 17
  • DES-Movie day for Adults
    DeSoto County Library 125 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
    1:00 pm
  • DES - Teen Program - Cardboard Weaving
    DeSoto County Library 125 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
    3:30 pm
  • Saturday July 18
  • DES - Family Board Game Day
    DeSoto County Library Children's Activity Room
    11:00 am
  • Tuesday July 21
  • DES - FUN with the DeSoto County 4-H
    DeSoto County Library Children's Activity Room
    10:30 am
  • Wednesday July 22
  • DES - American Red Cross (Prepare with Pedro!)
    DeSoto County Library Children's Activity Room
    1:00 pm
  • Friday July 24
  • DES - American Mysteries
    DeSoto County Library Children's Activity Room
    10:30 am
  • Saturday July 25
  • DES - All-American Reading Celebration
    DeSoto County Library Children's Wing
    10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday July 15
  • DES - Shark Teeth Art Kit
    DeSoto County Library Children's Activity Room
    1:00 pm
  • Friday July 17
  • DES-Movie day for Adults
    DeSoto County Library 125 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
    1:00 pm
  • DES - Teen Program - Cardboard Weaving
    DeSoto County Library 125 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
    3:30 pm
  • Saturday July 18
  • DES - Family Board Game Day
    DeSoto County Library Children's Activity Room
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost kitty!!!!!
    Saturday evening my son left with his trailer and got to the middle of Fletcher and Highway 17 and seen that my cat jumped off. I went looking for… (Nextdoor Skates & Fletcher)
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail in Arcadia. Apply here.
  • Tradesmen International, LLC posted a job opening for Plumber in Port Charlotte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcadia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Charlotte Harbor

  • COLUMN: Why Charlotte County is more than a place – it's a community (yoursun.com)

Port Charlotte

  • 1523 Harmon Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33953 (zillow.com)
  • 'Feed the Wolfpack' event planned for Tuesday (yoursun.com)
  • Hundreds attend last day of library (yoursun.com)

Ok Arcadia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Arcadia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Arcadia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.