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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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Bid Opening Meeting – IFB 21-003 TSDOR 196-202
Bid Opening Meeting – IFB 21-004 TSDOR 128-136
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
SWR Parks Foundation
Country Estates Homeowners Association
Code Hearing
Charter Review Committee
Parks, Recreation, Forestry and Natural Resources Advisory Board
Q & A with the Mayor – Virtual
Town Council Meeting
School Education Advisory Board Food Truck Event – Park Reservation
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board
Fire Advisory Board – Cancelled
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board
Flow Mobile DMV Services
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
Ivanhoe Estates Homeowner’s Association Meeting
Town Council Meeting
SWR Parks Foundation
Country Estates Homeowners Association
Code Hearing – Cancelled
Charter Review Committee
Events on September 29, 2021
29 Sep
Bid Opening Meeting – IFB 21-003 TSDOR 196-202
29 Sep 21
29 Sep
Bid Opening Meeting – IFB 21-004 TSDOR 128-136
29 Sep 21
29 Sep
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
29 Sep 21
Southwest Ranches
Events on October 4, 2021
04 Oct
SWR Parks Foundation
4 Oct 21
04 Oct
Country Estates Homeowners Association
4 Oct 21
Events on October 5, 2021
05 Oct
Code Hearing
5 Oct 21
05 Oct
Charter Review Committee
5 Oct 21
Events on October 12, 2021
12 Oct
Parks, Recreation, Forestry and Natural Resources Advisory Board
12 Oct 21
Southwest Ranches
Events on October 13, 2021
13 Oct
Q & A with the Mayor – Virtual
13 Oct 21
Events on October 14, 2021
14 Oct
Town Council Meeting
14 Oct 21
Events on October 15, 2021
15 Oct
School Education Advisory Board Food Truck Event – Park Reservation
15 Oct 21
Events on October 18, 2021
18 Oct
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board
18 Oct 21
Events on October 19, 2021
19 Oct
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board
19 Oct 21
Events on October 20, 2021
20 Oct
Fire Advisory Board – Cancelled
20 Oct 21
Events on October 21, 2021
21 Oct
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board
21 Oct 21
Events on October 27, 2021
27 Oct
Flow Mobile DMV Services
27 Oct 21
27 Oct
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
27 Oct 21
Events on October 28, 2021
28 Oct
Ivanhoe Estates Homeowner’s Association Meeting
28 Oct 21
28 Oct
Town Council Meeting
28 Oct 21
Events on November 1, 2021
01 Nov
SWR Parks Foundation
1 Nov 21
01 Nov
Country Estates Homeowners Association
1 Nov 21
Events on November 2, 2021
02 Nov
Code Hearing – Cancelled
2 Nov 21
Events on November 3, 2021
03 Nov
Charter Review Committee
3 Nov 21

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