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🌱 Arcadia nonprofit leader takes charge of DeSoto food and resource center
Make time for 7th Annual Bulls and Bands on the Arcadia Patch calendar

Good morning Arcadia! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Arcadia nonprofit leader takes charge of DeSoto food and resource center
Also on today's calendar: Special Master Hearing and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 71.
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local professionals excel at state public relations awards summit (heraldtribune.com) — An Arcadia resident, Christopher Reesor, has been hired to oversee All Faiths Food Bank's DeSoto Food and Resource Center, directing food and resource operations that directly affect local families. The piece also spotlights regional nonprofit, public relations, and business leaders in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties who recently earned statewide recognition and new leadership roles.
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📸 Around Arcadia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arcadia
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★ Featured events ★
- 7th Annual Bulls and Bands →
Mosaic Rodeo Arena, Arcadia
3:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Special Master Hearing →
Administration Building, 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia
11:00 am - DES-Movie for Adults
DeSoto County Library, 125 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia
1:00 pm - Horse & Tack Auction →
Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2260 NE Roan St, Arcadia - Circus Of Scream (Arcadia FL) →
Turner Agri Civic Center, 2250 Northeast Roan Street, Arcadia - Board of County Commissioners Meeting →
Administration Building, 201 East Oak ST, Arcadia
3:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Desoto County School District, 530 N La Solona Ave, Arcadia
5:30 pm - Budget Hearing →
Administration Building, 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia
6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
📣 Arcadia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
10:15 am - Last Stop Teen Hangout
North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
3:00 pm - Computer & Cell Phone Classes Available NOW in Englewood, FL
IG Management Group, LLC, 1460 South McCall Road, Unit 1E, Englewood
4:00 pm - Culvers Spirit Night
Peace River Elementary School, 385 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- DeSoto County School District posted a job opening for Instructional Specialist - Secondary English/Language Arts (Grades 6-12) in Arcadia. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Arcadia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcadia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Charlotte Harbor
- COLUMN: Leadership Charlotte Class of 2027 revealed (yoursun.com)
- ALGT Looks 1.7% Undervalued on GF Value™ as UBS Upgrades to Buy (gurufocus.com)
Port Charlotte
- Area news briefs for Sept. 14, 2026 (yoursun.com)
- PREP FOOTBALL: Reality check time for area teams (yoursun.com)
- Chocolate Festival to serve up sweet support for children with cancer (prioritymarketing.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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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