Arcadia News Archives

“If people are still wanting to get into the parade”

Break out your flip-flops and T-shirt -- the annual Christmas parade is almost here. via North Port Sun

“Fuel cost touches everything in ag you can think of”

As if it's not painful enough to watch the gas pumps tally up the final bill, consider how those rising fuel prices will translate to higher costs at the grocery store. via Bradenton Herald

“Just watching the kids, seeing them figure things out”

CAMP MILES, Charlotte County In the pine flatwoods east of Punta Gorda, a group of Sarasota and Arcadia teenagers warmed up with the usual team-building exercises. via HeraldTribune.com

Historic home buffs living in the area will be in for a treat soon. will hold its annual Holiday Tour of Homes from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. via North Port Sun

“I came to hear some good music.”

Classic Country Band of Arcadia set up in a tent in the parking lot of the Rotonda Community Center for a free bluegrass and gospel concert Nov. via HeraldTribune.com

' The City Council will consider a request from the DeSoto County Historical Society to adopt a resolution urging the State Division of Historical Resources to support the society's request for the completion ... via North Port Sun

This Friday night's SOLO BOXEO card, LATIN THUNDER, received an upgrade in the co-main event as David Lopez of Nogales, Mexico will now be taking on Dominican spoiler David Toribio in a ten round middleweight ... via SecondsOut.com

Get ready for weather shock. Our piece of paradise will transition from summer to winter in the next two days. via North Port Sun

“It's not fair that the city has to police 80 percent of the businesses in the county and they get no compensation from the county for that”

The DeSoto County Commission formally denied allegations that some county services do not serve city residents too. via North Port Sun

Government offices in Charlotte, Sarasota and Arcadia will be closed today for Veterans Day. via North Port Sun

“People have been so nice buying the books and treating me like a real author”

Grandmommy's back -- and this time she's going shoe shopping. Author Tammy O'Donnell has written a second book in her "Grandmommy Tales" series, called "Grandmommy and the Great Shoe Tadoo," which follows on ... via North Port Sun

“My father said he would wear patches for us to get an education.”

Beloved teacher, columnist and Arcadia native Freddie Stebbins Jefferson died Oct. via North Port Sun

It will begin at Oak Street and Orange Avenue. For more information, call Cmdr. Ronald Kocher at 863-494-3855. * On Friday, North Port High School and the VFW will honor veterans by having them stand on the ... via North Port Sun

“The enormity of it when it was happening was far greater than this, but we also know from seeing movies that they can make things look much bigger than when you're watching them being filmed”

Actress Laura Dern, clad in cowboy boots, snug bluejeans and a tight-fitting T-shirt, clip-clopped on horseback through Florida's capital Monday as the city morphed into a star-studded movie set aimed at ... via Palm Beach Post

“I thank the Lord, He's the one who brought me. I thank Him every moment”

Lifelong DeSoto County resident Tillie Brown celebrates her 100th birthday today. via North Port Sun

“They do what they want to do, and I help in any way that I can to make it possible.”

The New FBI is quickly proving itself the bona fide champion of youth community service in DeSoto County. via North Port Sun