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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 25, 2026

8th Annual Unity in Diversity 5K

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April 28, 2026

Rolling Oaks Civic Association Meeting

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April 29, 2026

Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association – Zoom Meeting

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New Year’s Eve – Town Hall Closes at 1 p.m.
New Year’s Day – Town Hall Closed
Mr.& Miss Southwest Ranches Pageant
SWR Parks Foundation
Country Estates Homeowners Association
Code Hearing
Historical Society Meeting
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board
Town 20th Birthday Planning Committee Meeting
Office of Sen. Marco Rubio Community Outreach
Town Council Meeting
Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics Recycling, & Shred-A-Thon
Schools and Education Advisory Board
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday – Town Hall Closed
Town 20th Birthday Planning Committee Meeting
Town Council Meeting
Broward County Property Appraiser
Rolling Oaks Civic Association
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners
Events on December 31, 2019
31 Dec
New Year’s Eve – Town Hall Closes at 1 p.m.
31 Dec 19
Events on January 1, 2020
01 Jan
New Year’s Day – Town Hall Closed
1 Jan 20
Events on January 3, 2020
03 Jan
Mr.& Miss Southwest Ranches Pageant
3 Jan 20
Events on January 6, 2020
06 Jan
SWR Parks Foundation
6 Jan 20
06 Jan
Country Estates Homeowners Association
6 Jan 20
Events on January 7, 2020
07 Jan
Code Hearing
7 Jan 20
Events on January 8, 2020
08 Jan
Historical Society Meeting
8 Jan 20
08 Jan
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board
8 Jan 20
08 Jan
Town 20th Birthday Planning Committee Meeting
8 Jan 20
Events on January 9, 2020
09 Jan
Office of Sen. Marco Rubio Community Outreach
9 Jan 20
09 Jan
Town Council Meeting
9 Jan 20
Events on January 11, 2020
11 Jan
Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics Recycling, & Shred-A-Thon
11 Jan 20
Events on January 13, 2020
13 Jan
Schools and Education Advisory Board
13 Jan 20
Events on January 20, 2020
20 Jan
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday – Town Hall Closed
20 Jan 20
Events on January 22, 2020
22 Jan
Town 20th Birthday Planning Committee Meeting
22 Jan 20
Events on January 23, 2020
23 Jan
Town Council Meeting
23 Jan 20
Events on January 27, 2020
27 Jan
Broward County Property Appraiser
27 Jan 20
Events on January 28, 2020
28 Jan
Rolling Oaks Civic Association
28 Jan 20
Events on January 29, 2020
29 Jan
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners
29 Jan 20

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