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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

May 4, 2026

Country Estates Homeowners Association Meeting

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May 4, 2026

SWR Parks Foundation

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May 5, 2026

Code – Special Magistrate Hearing

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Conflict Resolution Meeting
Fire Advisory Board Discussion
Special Schools & Education Advisory Board Meeting
SWR Historical Society Meeting
Special Schools & Education Advisory Board Meeting
Sunshine Ranches HOA Meeting
Rolling Oaks Halloween Event
IFB 13-009 Bid Opening
Fund Raising Food Truck Event for Town Scholarships
Veterans Day – Town Hall Closed
Recreation, Forestry & Natural Resources Advisory Board
Town Council Meeting
AKPF “A Country Hoe-Down”
Schools & Education Advisory Board
Special Council Meeting
Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board – Canceled
Fire Advisory Board – Canceled
Town Council Ethics Training
1st Day of Hanukkah
Thanksgiving Holiday – Town Hall Closed
2nd Day of Hanukkah
3rd Day of Hanukkah
4th Day of Hanukkah
Events on October 28, 2013
28 Oct
Conflict Resolution Meeting
28 Oct 13
28 Oct
Fire Advisory Board Discussion
28 Oct 13
Events on October 29, 2013
29 Oct
Special Schools & Education Advisory Board Meeting
29 Oct 13
29 Oct
SWR Historical Society Meeting
29 Oct 13
29 Oct
Special Schools & Education Advisory Board Meeting
29 Oct 13
Events on October 30, 2013
30 Oct
Sunshine Ranches HOA Meeting
30 Oct 13
Events on October 31, 2013
31 Oct
Rolling Oaks Halloween Event
31 Oct 13
Events on November 2, 2013
02 Nov
IFB 13-009 Bid Opening
2 Nov 13
02 Nov
Fund Raising Food Truck Event for Town Scholarships
2 Nov 13
Events on November 11, 2013
11 Nov
Veterans Day – Town Hall Closed
11 Nov 13
Events on November 12, 2013
12 Nov
Recreation, Forestry & Natural Resources Advisory Board
12 Nov 13
Events on November 13, 2013
13 Nov
Town Council Meeting
13 Nov 13
Events on November 16, 2013
16 Nov
AKPF “A Country Hoe-Down”
16 Nov 13
Events on November 18, 2013
18 Nov
Schools & Education Advisory Board
18 Nov 13
Events on November 19, 2013
19 Nov
Special Council Meeting
19 Nov 13
19 Nov
Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board – Canceled
19 Nov 13
Events on November 20, 2013
20 Nov
Fire Advisory Board – Canceled
20 Nov 13
Events on November 21, 2013
21 Nov
Town Council Ethics Training
21 Nov 13
Events on November 27, 2013
27 Nov
1st Day of Hanukkah
27 Nov 13
Events on November 28, 2013
28 Nov
Thanksgiving Holiday – Town Hall Closed
28 Nov 13
28 Nov
2nd Day of Hanukkah
28 Nov 13
Events on November 29, 2013
29 Nov
3rd Day of Hanukkah
29 Nov 13
Events on November 30, 2013
30 Nov
4th Day of Hanukkah
30 Nov 13

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