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Peace River Rush

An Airboat Ride on the Peace River Offers a Front-Row Seat to Gators, Birds and Wild Florida

While airboat tours are famous in the Everglades, you can experience them closer to home in Arcadia, located in neighboring DeSoto County

05/05/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Yee-Haw!

Eight Amazing Pictures From the 98th Annual Arcadia Rodeo

Take a look at these photos from one of the nation’s biggest rodeos—that just happens to be right in our own back yard.

03/19/2026 By Lou Newman

Suncoast Searchlight

Pam Ames Takes on Arcadia’s Toughest Job: Saving Main Street

Twenty years ago, Arcadia boasted more than two dozen antique stores that sustained the economy. Today fewer than half remain, after one of the roughest summers in memory.

10/13/2025 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight

Yee-haw!

The Arcadia Rodeo Returns Next Month

Arcadia’s been hosting rodeo competitions for 96 years. The All-Florida Championship in March is fixin’ to be its best.

02/23/2024 By Linda Murray

Oldies and Goodies

Antique Shops Put Arcadia on the Map

Alongside the treasures of the past Arcadia's Main Street are some new ideas.

12/14/2023 By Sarah Owens/Community News Collaborative

Back in Business

Arcadia Opera House Recovers as Local Landmark

More than a century old, the Heard again serves as a resilient reminder of the town’s history.

06/23/2023 By Sarah Owens

Eggheads

Half a Dozen Facts About Eggs That Might Surprise You

Six egg-citing tidbits about eggs from Tim Clarkson of Arcadia's Grove Ladder Farm.

04/13/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Essential Intelligence

Lasso Lovers Mosey on Out to Arcadia for One of the Nation’s Top Rodeos

Now in its 94th year, it's been called the best rodeo east of the Mississippi and attracts some of the nation's top cowboys and cowgirls.

03/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Eat This Now

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 3/17/16

This week: Italian pastries, amazing nachos, authentic Thai and more.

03/17/2016 By Eat Beat Team

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Mr. Chatterbox Takes a Day Trip

History, home cooking, and reform school--the day trip of Mr. Chatterbox's dreams.

10/01/2013 By Bob Plunket

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Mr. Chatterbox: An Exclusive Look at His Home and Collections

This month, Mr. Chatterbox gives us an exclusive tour of his home--and his extensive collections.

08/01/2013 By Bob Plunket

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Foodologist: Mark Negley of Negley & Son Honey

Arcadia-based beekeeper Mark A. Negley believes in the power of honey, which his company, Negley & Son, delivers in a variety of tastes and textures.

05/01/2013 By Megan McDonald

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Rodeo Days

The 85th annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo comes to town.

03/13/2013 By Megan McDonald

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