A smaller county in Florida, De Soto County is found about 120 miles south of Orlando just north of Fort Myers, FL. The main city found here is Arcadia and the county offers a unique mixture of farmland, water, and tranquility.
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Healthcare and farming dominate the industries found in DeSoto County Florida. Walmart offers a distribution center within the county making it the largest employer in the area. DeSoto Memorial Hospital isn't far behind, however.
Bethel Farms is the largest of the farming employers with Sorrels Brothers Packing Company also making the list. The top industries in DeSoto County include:
De Soto County has been a farming community for many years and still remains as a farming community in many ways.
A very natural place to live, DeSoto County isn't like much of the rest of Florida. It's an unspoiled and unhurried type of place with plenty of fun to be had all throughout.
The Arcadia Municipal Golf Course offers plenty of golfing fun for those looking to hit the links. Golfers can also enjoy the Kingsway Country Club, which offers an Old Florida clubhouse and plenty of beautiful views throughout the course.
If you prefer camping, the Arcadia Peace River Campground is a great choice. In addition, Joshua Citrus offers one of the top attractions for families to enjoy. Families will also enjoy an outing to Lions, Tigers, and Bears, which is a wildlife sanctuary and home to many exotic and endangered animals.
Arcadia Main Street offers some of the best shopping and dining in the area, as well. Several events throughout the year are hosted within this area and there are plenty of activities to enjoy all throughout Arcadia every single weekend.
Other attractions and things to do throughout DeSoto County include:
The county may not be very large, but it offers plenty of things do to all throughout. In addition, Fort Myers and Sarasota are just a short drive away and offer even more great attractions to enjoy.Events & Festivals in DeSoto CountyThe DeSoto County Fair may be the biggest and best annual event found here. It dates back to 1953 and offers plenty of fun with all types of things to do, great food, and more. The fair is known for the bull ride shows, the live music, and the midway filled with food. Other annual events and festivals held in DeSoto County include:
Many other events are held around the holidays throughout the year in DeSoto County, Florida.
With Fort Myers, Sarasota, and other coastal Florida cities not far from DeSoto County, residents can enjoy plenty of great day trip options. Of course, the county offers plenty of things to do throughout, as well.
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