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SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA

Preserving our rural lifestyle

About our Town

“It’s a great day in Southwest Ranches!" We are located on the eastern edge of the Florida Everglades, 15 miles (24km) southwest of Fort Lauderdale. We are Broward County’s 30th incorporated municipality, having incorporated in the year 2000 to preserve our rural lifestyle.

The area has many horse ranches and is located in the southwestern part of Broward County, residents chose “Southwest Ranches” over many other potential Town names. The population as of the 2020 census was 7,923.

Because of our beautiful natural amenities, unique characteristics, and the quality of life enjoyed by our residents we are one of the most attractive places to live in all of South Florida.

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Around Town

upcoming events

April 29, 2026

Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association – Zoom Meeting

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April 30, 2026

Flamingo Greenway Public Workshop

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May 4, 2026

Country Estates Homeowners Association Meeting

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New Year’s Eve – Town Hall Closing at 3:00 p.m.
New Year’s Day – Town Hall Closed
Area 3 – Solid Waste and Recylables will be Picked Up on New Year’s Day
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board Cancelled
Meeting Rescheduled to Jan. 22nd – Conflict Resolution Meeting with Pembroke Pines
Household Hazardous Waste Event
Special Town Council Meeting
Schools and Education Advisory Board Meeting
Fire Advisory Board Cancelled
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board
Florida and SWR Arbor Day
Martin Luther King Day – Town Hall Closed
Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board
Conflict Resolution Meeting with Pembroke Pines
FlowMobile – DMV Services at Town Hall
Town Council Meeting
SW 185th Ave – SW 190th Ave Traffic Meeting
Fire Advisory Board Discussion Forum
Events on December 31, 2013
31 Dec
New Year’s Eve – Town Hall Closing at 3:00 p.m.
31 Dec 13
Events on January 1, 2014
01 Jan
New Year’s Day – Town Hall Closed
1 Jan 14
01 Jan
Area 3 – Solid Waste and Recylables will be Picked Up on New Year’s Day
1 Jan 14
01 Jan
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board Cancelled
1 Jan 14
Events on January 10, 2014
10 Jan
Meeting Rescheduled to Jan. 22nd – Conflict Resolution Meeting with Pembroke Pines
10 Jan 14
Events on January 11, 2014
11 Jan
Household Hazardous Waste Event
11 Jan 14
Events on January 13, 2014
13 Jan
Special Town Council Meeting
13 Jan 14
13 Jan
Schools and Education Advisory Board Meeting
13 Jan 14
Events on January 15, 2014
15 Jan
Fire Advisory Board Cancelled
15 Jan 14
Events on January 16, 2014
16 Jan
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board
16 Jan 14
Events on January 17, 2014
17 Jan
Florida and SWR Arbor Day
17 Jan 14
Events on January 20, 2014
20 Jan
Martin Luther King Day – Town Hall Closed
20 Jan 14
Events on January 21, 2014
21 Jan
Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board
21 Jan 14
Events on January 22, 2014
22 Jan
Conflict Resolution Meeting with Pembroke Pines
22 Jan 14
Events on January 23, 2014
23 Jan
FlowMobile – DMV Services at Town Hall
23 Jan 14
23 Jan
Town Council Meeting
23 Jan 14
Events on January 27, 2014
27 Jan
SW 185th Ave – SW 190th Ave Traffic Meeting
27 Jan 14
Events on January 30, 2014
30 Jan
Fire Advisory Board Discussion Forum
30 Jan 14

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