Tobacco Free Partnership of DeSoto County

05/22/2026

Our Quarter 4 To***co Free Partnership meeting was a great success! More than 50 adults and youth attended our interactive community event at the Family Service Center featuring local partners, activities, and youth recognition.
A big shoutout for Lily & Perry Scharf from our Community SWAT youth club. Together they educated families on how healthy lungs look and function compared to lungs that have been exposed to to***co products using our interactive lung display.
Thank you to all our community partners, including the Arcadia Police Department, Drug Free DeSoto, AHEC, and others that work for a to***co free future!

05/05/2026

We’re crashing into summer riding the To***co Free Wave!

Our end of the year SWAT event will have food, SWAT swag, Photo Booth and prizes ⭐️

Come out, bring your friends and let’s kick off our to***co free summer☀️

This event is open to all current SWAT members and any student that is interested in becoming involved with SWAT! Come check us out!!

When: 5/19 @ 3:30pm
Where: DeSoto County Public Library

Contact Jen Scharf with questions [email protected]

04/30/2026

Our SWATTERS! 💚

04/16/2026

Our Discovery Dash: Family Wellness Adventure is back!

Chase the clues. Solve the hunt.
A fun, interactive experience your whole family will love.

Along the way you’ll find:
📚 FREE books to take home
✨ Silly challenges to complete
🥤 A dirty soda bar (yes… totally free)
🎯 Interactive booths, activities, and prizes
🍽️ FREE food for famished scavenger hunters

Plus, don’t miss the Hidden in Plain Sight trailer for a powerful, eye-opening experience for parents.

Everything is completely FREE… just show up ready to explore and learn.

📍 Family Service Center
🗓️ April 23
⏰ 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Bring your people. Come curious.

🧩 In partnership with:
✨ Drug-Free DeSoto Coalition
🚓 Arcadia Police Department
🦷 DeSoto County Department of Health
💙 Big Brothers Big Sisters DeSoto
🏡 DeSoto County Education Foundation
💂‍♂️ DHS Futures in Focus

03/25/2026

Read the latest To***co Free Partnership Newsletter for DeSoto County, Florida! - https://mailchi.mp/quitdoc/quitdoc-foundation-local-newsletter-10607008

02/26/2026

This week we’re spotlighting our SWAT student, Brantlee! 👏
As an enthusiastic member of our MES Community SWAT Club, Brantlee recently helped educate our community on the effects of to***co use and encouraged his peers to stay to***co-free. We’re so proud of his leadership—great job, Brantlee! 💙

02/11/2026

Another successful to***co-free fair in the books! 🎡💙

Over the 9 days of the fair, our To***co-Free Partnership and SWAT youth hosted a booth in the exhibit hall, educating fairgoers on the to***co-free fair policy, the importance of to***co-free events, and healthy choices.

We were proud to sponsor the fair and celebrate its 3rd year with a to***co-free policy in place. Way to go, DeSoto County Fair Association, for supporting a healthier community!

01/28/2026

Did you see the Peace River Shopper today?

01/24/2026

💚or 🩷… but no smoking! 😉

🗓 January 24th
🎬 Wicked
👪 Bring your friends & family
🌠 Bring your blankets & chairs

FREE yard games, BINGO, and movie after sunset!
of Knowledge Park

01/23/2026

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