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De Soto County

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.

Explore the DeSoto County Communities below...

Top Industries in De Soto County

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:

Agriculture
Healthcare
Construction
Retail
Food Service
Manufacturing

De Soto County has been a farming community for many years and still remains as a farming community in many ways.

De Soto County Community Map

Desoto County Florida Community Map

Things to Do in De Soto County

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:

Morgan Park
The DeSoto County Courthouse
Arcadia Peace River Charters
Platt Branch Wildlife and Environmental Area Trails
Warm Mineral Springs
Catania's Winery
And More!

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:

DeSoto County Watermelon Festival
Padgett Ranch Spring Family Fest
Antique Fair of Arcadia
DeSoto County Historical Society's Pioneer Day and Rodeo
Arcadia Bike Fest
And More!

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.

DeSoto County Homes for Sale

6251 Sw Smith Avenue, Arcadia $3,330,000

This property is truly a joy, originally built to be a horse farm but being used as a cow/calf operation at this time. Secure solitude, on this 300-acre estate, at the e...

4 Beds
4 Baths
N/A SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

4192 Nw County Road 661a, Arcadia $1,350,000

Look at this amazing property! Totally secluded in the County; yet minutes from Arcadia. This 1,718 sq. ft., three bedroom/two bathroom home, is in the middle of a 30 acr...

3 Beds
2 Baths
200003 SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

12135 Sw Egret Circle, Lake Suzy $1,300,000

ATTENTION ALL AIRPLANE ENTHUSIASTS, NATURE LOVERS & PRIVACY SEEKERS!! CUSTOM BUILT POOL HOME, one of a kind, nestled among Florida's natural beauty on 10.02 ACRES with a ...

3 Beds
2 Baths
Lake Suzy SubDv.
34269 Zip Code

4327 Nw North Road, Arcadia $1,174,000 ▼

Welcome to a truly one-of-a-kind contemporary home, modern architecture designed by architects Anderson Anderson, custom-built like a fortress amongst 20 acres of pristin...

2 Beds
3 Baths
Peace River Acreage SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

2432 Sw Brewer Avenue Unit 3, Arcadia image

2432 Sw Brewer Avenue Unit 3, Arcadia $1,150,000 ▼

DRASTIC REDUCTION! MOTIVATED SELLER! Highest quality home, and a tall, commercial structure, 16.54 ac. Fenced. Partially irrigated pastureland. Two 6 in. wells. Rodding i...

3 Beds
2 Baths
Owens Grove Sub SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

5826 Sw Highway 72, Arcadia $1,100,000

This gorgeous property not only has a 4 bedroom home but also has a very successful wedding venue. The venue is booked up for 2021, 2022 is booking up quickly and 2023 is...

5 Beds
3 Baths
Arcadia SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

4251 Ne Masters Avenue, Arcadia $849,000

This exquisite 3 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom pool home sits prominently amongst mature oaks on 14.05 acres of prime real estate in DeSoto County. Built in 1999, this split-plan...

3 Beds
4 Baths
N/A SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

10789 Sw Cypress Bend Avenue, Arcadia image

10789 Sw Cypress Bend Avenue, Arcadia $840,000 ▼

Farm To Table! This is the HOUSE for you! Meticulous 3 bedroom with bonus office/room, 3 bath heated saltwater pool/spa home on 8.8 acres. Home gym/guest room, custom cr...

3 Beds
3 Baths
Cypress Bend Sub SubDv.
34269 Zip Code

2788 Ne Earnest Street, Arcadia $759,000 ▲

Looking for seclusion, Crooked Horn Ranch will captivate the country loving family. Once you drive through the front gate, you’ll find yourself not wanting to leave the ...

4 Beds
3 Baths
34266 Zip Code

3336 Se County Road 760, Arcadia $749,000

Welcome home to this 10 acres estate close to Joshua Creek. Here you will find amenities for horses, cattle, or any other farm animals you choose to raise. The home featu...

3 Beds
3 Baths
Arcadia SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

2913 Se Creekwood Terrace, Arcadia image

2913 Se Creekwood Terrace, Arcadia $665,000

Nestled on 15 +/- acres in a park like setting with great privacy, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 car garage home awaits its new owners! Custom built by the current owners...

3 Beds
3 Baths
Joshua Creekwood SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

5750 Sw Senate Street, Arcadia $598,900

Beautiful country home with apartment on 10 acres for sale. Fort Ogden 3 bedroom 3 bath home remodeled and upgraded with new Kitchen and Baths. Located only 10 miles from...

4 Beds
4 Baths
34269 Zip Code

9402 Sw Jernigan Street, Arcadia $575,000 ▲

Desoto Ranch for Sale 19 acres with 2 bedroom 2 bath home. Only 10 minutes from I-75 and shopping, restaurants, and more! Charming cottage-style house with first floor be...

2 Beds
2 Baths
34269 Zip Code

11600 Sw Dallas Drive N, Lake Suzy image

11600 Sw Dallas Drive N, Lake Suzy $569,000

One owner, custom built LAKEFRONT, POOL home in LAKE SUZY Estates! Enjoy views of the lake from every room of the home. Private dock lends access to the lake where you ca...

3 Beds
2 Baths
Lake Suzy Estates SubDv.
34269 Zip Code

4224 Nw North Road, Arcadia $450,000 ▼

HOUSE AND LAND FOR SALE! Price Improvement! While having access to the PEACE RIVER, This house has never flooded. TIRED OF CITY LIVING AND HIGH TAXES? This is a perfect...

2 Beds
2 Baths
Peace River Acreage SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

8533 Sw Sand Crane Circle Circle, Arcadia image

8533 Sw Sand Crane Circle Circle, Arcadia $429,000

Gorgeous custom casita never been fully occupied awaits new owners! This upscale property has an oversized driveway for your Class-A Motorcoach and still plenty of room ...

1 Beds
1 Baths
Thornton Creek Motorcoach Resort SubDv.
34269 Zip Code

8652 Sw Sand Crane Circle, Arcadia image

8652 Sw Sand Crane Circle, Arcadia $389,000

Gorgeous casita on an oversized lot with all of the upgrades you would expect including and INDOOR KITCHEN. This casita is fully landscaped property with outdoor gas fire...

1 Beds
1 Baths
Thornton Creek SubDv.
34269 Zip Code

8487 Sw Sand Crane Circle, Arcadia image

8487 Sw Sand Crane Circle, Arcadia — Sfr Casita/000104 $389,000 ▼

Gorgeous lakefront casita on an oversized corner lot with all of the upgrades you would expect awaits new owners. From the oversized parking outside, to fully landscaped...

1 Beds
1 Baths
Thorton Creek Motorcoach Resort SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

4085 Ne Diane Terrace, Arcadia $363,900 ▼

JAW DROPPING THREE BEDROOM, TWO BATHROOM, TWO CAR GARAGE CONCRETE BLOCK HOME IN THE HIGHLY COVETED VOSS OAKS SUBDIVISION! It will be hard for you to find such a lovely ho...

3 Beds
2 Baths
Voss Oaks SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

1847 Nw Pine Creek Avenue, Arcadia image

1847 Nw Pine Creek Avenue, Arcadia $359,900

Beautiful 5 acre property, with easy access to Sarasota at I75 and Clark Road. Open air horse stall with room for animals. Large lot with open area to let horses out to r...

3 Beds
2 Baths
Pine Crk Acres SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

1924 Se Maryland Street, Arcadia $324,900

Ready to move into this great 3BD/2BA home with pool!! lake front Upon entering the covered entry into the foyer, there is a open living room and dining room with a ni...

4 Beds
3 Baths
Eller & Turner Estates SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

404 E Oak Street, Arcadia $324,900 ▲

EXPERIENCE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THIS EXCEPTIONAL HISTORICAL FOUR BEDROOM (POSSIBLY FIVE), TWO BATHROOM ESTATE HOME NESTLED IN THE HEART OF ARCADIA. Enter...

4 Beds
2 Baths
Town/Arcadia Surv SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

7274 Sw Ogden Acres Road, Arcadia $322,000 ▼

Bring your graham crackers and marshmallows. This beautiful 5.24 acres zoned RMF-M is ready for a bonfire with friends and there is plenty of room to park an RV or severa...

1 Beds
1 Baths
Ogden Acres SubDv.
34269 Zip Code

131 S Mills Avenue, Arcadia $319,900

Have you always wanted that older 2 stories home full of Mid Century Charm! Well, book your appointment to see this updated beauty!! You will not be disappointed with wha...

4 Beds
2 Baths
Mills Add SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

4806 Sw County Road 769, Arcadia $300,000

Natural beauty and privacy surround this 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home sitting on over 5 acres with your own private pond in the rural community of Arcadia. There’s plenty...

3 Beds
2 Baths
Arcadia SubDv.
34269 Zip Code

1204 E Charles Street, Arcadia $286,000

Spacious 4 bedroom,3 bathrooms home with 4 car garage. Over 3700 SQ Ft. Spacious home with mother-in-law apartment. Very well appointed to care for a loved one. The ma...

4 Beds
2 Baths
W Gilchrists East End Add SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

203 N Brevard Avenue, Arcadia $285,000

Delightful two story home built in 1930. Situated on a corner lot in the heart of Arcadia. This home offers rustic charm throughout with 3 Bedrooms PLUS Den, 3 Bathrooms,...

3 Beds
3 Baths
Town/Arcadia SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

9846 Sw Judy Avenue, Arcadia $259,900

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Escape the everyday hustle and bustle to the privacy of this charming 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home nestled on a private 1.12...

2 Beds
2 Baths
Peace River Acres Add 01 SubDv.
34269 Zip Code

2260 Sw Lois Avenue, Arcadia $255,000

Beautifully well maintained home on almost 1/2 acre. The amount of room in this home isnt easily defined in room measurements. Living room, dining room & kitchen, master...

3 Beds
2 Baths
Ambra Kay Terrace SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

2875 Se Brown Road, Arcadia $249,900

You have been waiting for this two bedroom, two bath concrete block home. Located just a quick drive to town, and set on a nearly half acre homesite, the property featur...

2 Beds
2 Baths
Town-N-Country Estates SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

524 Ne Turner Avenue, Arcadia $240,000

Pre-Construction. To be built. Under Construction. Here is your chance to own a brand new three bedroom, two bath, two car garage home on a beautiful home site located ri...

3 Beds
2 Baths
Gilchrist East End Add Tier 6 SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

811 W Oak Street, Arcadia $239,000

GORGEOUS 3BD/2BA Pool Home with detached garage/workshop. NEWLY PAINTED, NEW ROOF AND AC! This home is located in the historic antique shopping district of charming dow...

3 Beds
2 Baths
Robinson Court SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

3394 Sw Armadillo Trail, Arcadia $237,500

Looking for a piece of Florida paradise that's tucked away in the country? This is it! 3 bedroom 2 bath home on almost 3 acres. Park-like setting, wooded landscape and Ho...

3 Beds
2 Baths
Hidden Acre S SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

424 N Orange Avenue, Arcadia $233,000 ▼

The one you've been waiting for! A gorgeous two-story historic home in the heart of Arcadia! This dreamy 4 bedroom 1 bath [plus 2 half baths] delights with a cozy living ...

4 Beds
1 Baths
Gibson & Smith Add SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

1225 Sw Mildred Street, Arcadia $220,000

This is a spectacularly gorgeous house with a new metal roof and a new AC system. You will enjoy its comforts and its ornate qualities. The landscape is extraordinarily g...

2 Beds
1 Baths
Orange Heights 1st Add SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

4538 Ne Cubitis Ave, Arcadia $199,900 ▼

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! prior commercial property. This prime commercial building with over 3600 square feet, has road frontage on three sides, living area upstairs...

2 Beds
1 Baths
Desoto SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

1548 Se Pear Drive, Arcadia $199,000

FOREST PINES, 3 BEDROOM ONE BATH HOME ON HALF ACRE LOT. ALL CERAMIC TILE FLOORS. NEW REFRIGERATOR. NEW RANGE HOOD. NEW PAINT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. INSIDE LAUNDRY ROOM, HAS ...

3 Beds
1 Baths
Forest Pine Estates SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

503 Sunset Avenue, Arcadia $198,500

Completely remodeled and move-in ready! This property features a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with plenty of beautiful wood cabinets. Close to schools, medical, shopping and dow...

3 Beds
2 Baths
Royal Howard Sub SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

1529 Ne Varnadore Street, Arcadia $169,900

Recently renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. This home is a head turner! Complete with engineered hardwood flooring, oak cabinets, new paint and remodeled bathrooms thr...

2 Beds
2 Baths
Orange Park Estates SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

4274 Ne Masters Avenue, Arcadia $149,000

MULTIPLE OFFERS! HIGHEST AND BEST DUE BY MONDAY JUNE 14th AT 5PM. Take a look at this show stopping three bedroom concrete block home! NO DESCRIPTION NEEDED! Come see for...

3 Beds
1 Baths
North Arcadian Heights SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

16 N Osceola Avenue, Arcadia $145,000

This home has huge potential!! It boast tall ceilings and 2 fire places. The stairs lead up to the bedrooms. On the backside of the master suite is a Florida room. It's l...

3 Beds
2 Baths
Original Surv/Arcadia SubDv.
34266 Zip Code

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