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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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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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Broward County/Town’s Pet Adoption Event
Schools and Education Advisory Board
Historical Society Meeting
13th Annual SWR Country Roads Arts & Crafts Festival
Property Appraiser Outreach
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board
Rolling Oaks Civic Association
Town Council Meeting
Town’s Trick or Treat Event – Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Rolling Oaks Park
Sunshine Ranches HOA Association
Events on October 5, 2019
05 Oct
Broward County/Town’s Pet Adoption Event
5 Oct 19
Events on October 7, 2019
07 Oct
Schools and Education Advisory Board
7 Oct 19
Events on October 9, 2019
09 Oct
Historical Society Meeting
9 Oct 19
Events on October 19, 2019
19 Oct
13th Annual SWR Country Roads Arts & Crafts Festival
19 Oct 19
Events on October 21, 2019
21 Oct
Property Appraiser Outreach
21 Oct 19
21 Oct
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board
21 Oct 19
Events on October 22, 2019
22 Oct
Rolling Oaks Civic Association
22 Oct 19
Events on October 24, 2019
24 Oct
Town Council Meeting
24 Oct 19
Events on October 26, 2019
26 Oct
Town’s Trick or Treat Event – Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Rolling Oaks Park
26 Oct 19
Events on October 30, 2019
30 Oct
Sunshine Ranches HOA Association
30 Oct 19

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