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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 23, 2026

Town Council Meeting

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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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Town Hall Closed at 1:00PM
Happy New Year – Town Hall Closed
SWR Parks Foundation
Country Estates Homeowners Association
Code Hearing
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual
“Hazmat at the Barn” – Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics Recycling, Shredding and Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event.
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Virtual
Parks, Recreation, Forestry, and Natural Resources Advisory Board – Virtual
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Town Hall Closed
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board – Virtual
IFB 21-001 Dykes Road Slip Lining Pre-Bid Conference – Virtual
Fire Advisory Board – Virtual January
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Virtual
Flow Mobile DMV Services – Cancelled
LPA and Regular Town Council Meeting – Virtual
SWR Parks Foundation
Country Estates Homeowners Association
Code Hearing – Virtual
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual
Events on December 31, 2020
31 Dec
Town Hall Closed at 1:00PM
31 Dec 20
Events on January 1, 2021
01 Jan
Happy New Year – Town Hall Closed
1 Jan 21
Events on January 4, 2021
04 Jan
SWR Parks Foundation
4 Jan 21
04 Jan
Country Estates Homeowners Association
4 Jan 21
Events on January 5, 2021
05 Jan
Code Hearing
5 Jan 21
Events on January 6, 2021
06 Jan
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual
6 Jan 21
Events on January 9, 2021
09 Jan
“Hazmat at the Barn” – Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics Recycling, Shredding and Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event.
9 Jan 21
Events on January 11, 2021
11 Jan
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Virtual
11 Jan 21
Events on January 12, 2021
12 Jan
Parks, Recreation, Forestry, and Natural Resources Advisory Board – Virtual
12 Jan 21
Events on January 18, 2021
18 Jan
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Town Hall Closed
18 Jan 21
18 Jan
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board – Virtual
18 Jan 21
Events on January 19, 2021
19 Jan
IFB 21-001 Dykes Road Slip Lining Pre-Bid Conference – Virtual
19 Jan 21
Events on January 20, 2021
20 Jan
Fire Advisory Board – Virtual January
20 Jan 21
Events on January 21, 2021
21 Jan
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Virtual
21 Jan 21
Events on January 28, 2021
28 Jan
Flow Mobile DMV Services – Cancelled
28 Jan 21
28 Jan
LPA and Regular Town Council Meeting – Virtual
28 Jan 21
Events on February 1, 2021
01 Feb
SWR Parks Foundation
1 Feb 21
01 Feb
Country Estates Homeowners Association
1 Feb 21
Events on February 2, 2021
02 Feb
Code Hearing – Virtual
2 Feb 21
Events on February 3, 2021
03 Feb
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual
3 Feb 21

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