DeSoto County

DeSoto County is located in Central West Florida bordering Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, Hardee and Highlands Counties. 

DeSoto County was established from a portion of Manatee County in 1887 and named for Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. Hernando was larger until 1921 when it was split and parts of the county was divided into other counties including Charlotte, Glades, Hardee and Highlands. 

 

Central West Florida Region
Arcadia, Florida Micropolitan Area

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Population - 2000
32,209
Population - 2010
34,862
Population - 2015 Est
34,777
Land Area (sq mi)
637
Water Area (sq mi)
2
Total Area (sq mi)
639
Average Rainfall
51
Temperature - Average High
82
Temperature - Average Low
63
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Localities in DeSoto County, FL
References & Additional Information
Florida Office of Economic & Demographic Research - DeSoto County

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DeSoto County Public School District

DeSoto County School District is home to a small number of public schools. The district strives toward continuous improvement and establishing processes that will support its goals of effective learning leadership, and use of resources. As of recent, DeSoto Public Schools have earned accreditation from AdvancED proving they have meet their goals and continue to do so.

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Child Protection Center (CPC)

The mission of the Child Protection Center, Inc. (CPC) is Child Abuse: Prevention, Intervention and Treatment. CPC envisions a community in which children are safe from abuse and free to thrive. 

DeSoto County High School
Desoto County Parks and Recreation

Set some time aside and do your heart and soul a service by visiting some of the natural attractions in DeSoto County. Sports, trail walking, playgrounds, and areas of historical significance have all made their homes here for as long as can be remembered.

DeSoto Early Childhood Center
DeSoto Middle School
Heartland Library Cooperative

The Heartland Library Cooperative serves DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties. Highlands county has three libraries in Avon Park, Lake Placid, and Sebring. The DeSoto County Library is located in Arcadia, the Glades County Library is located in Moore Haven, The Hardee County Library is located in Wauchula, and the Okeechobee County Library is located in Okeechobee.

Memorial Elementary School
NewsRadio 1480 AM/ 104.5 FM

This news/talk radio station has several personalities hosting NewRadio throughout the day. Jack Welsh starts the day with Arcadia Mornings, and NewsRadio airs Tampa Bay Bucs football, Orlando Magic basketball, and live football games for Desoto High School.

Nocatee Elementary School
West Elementary School