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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 29, 2026

Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association – Zoom Meeting

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April 30, 2026

Flamingo Greenway Public Workshop

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May 4, 2026

Country Estates Homeowners Association Meeting

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5th Day of Hanukkah
6th Day of Hanukkah
Sole Purpose Meeting to Discuss the Fishing Hole Trailhead/Recreational Trails Program Grant
7th Day of Hanukkah
Conflict Resolution Meeting – E-911 Funding
8th Day of Hanukkah
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – CANCELED
Schools and Education Advisory Board
Advisory Board Training (Strategic Planning Session)
Sunshine Ranches HOA Meeting
Town Council Meeting
Holiday Fun Horse Show
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Holiday Celebration
Fire Advisory Board – Canceled
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Canceled
Winter Solstice in the Saddle
FlowMobile – DMV Services at Town Hall
Christmas Eve – Town Hall Closing at 1:00 p.m.
Christmas Day – Town Hall Closed
Area 3 – No Solid Waste, Recycle or Bulk Pick Up On Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve – Town Hall Closing at 3:00 p.m.
New Year’s Day – Town Hall Closed
Area 3 – Solid Waste and Recylables will be Picked Up on New Year’s Day
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board Cancelled
Events on December 1, 2013
01 Dec
5th Day of Hanukkah
1 Dec 13
Events on December 2, 2013
02 Dec
6th Day of Hanukkah
2 Dec 13
02 Dec
Sole Purpose Meeting to Discuss the Fishing Hole Trailhead/Recreational Trails Program Grant
2 Dec 13
Events on December 3, 2013
03 Dec
7th Day of Hanukkah
3 Dec 13
03 Dec
Conflict Resolution Meeting – E-911 Funding
3 Dec 13
Events on December 4, 2013
04 Dec
8th Day of Hanukkah
4 Dec 13
04 Dec
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – CANCELED
4 Dec 13
Events on December 9, 2013
09 Dec
Schools and Education Advisory Board
9 Dec 13
09 Dec
Advisory Board Training (Strategic Planning Session)
9 Dec 13
Events on December 11, 2013
11 Dec
Sunshine Ranches HOA Meeting
11 Dec 13
Events on December 12, 2013
12 Dec
Town Council Meeting
12 Dec 13
Events on December 14, 2013
14 Dec
Holiday Fun Horse Show
14 Dec 13
Events on December 15, 2013
15 Dec
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Holiday Celebration
15 Dec 13
Events on December 18, 2013
18 Dec
Fire Advisory Board – Canceled
18 Dec 13
Events on December 19, 2013
19 Dec
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Canceled
19 Dec 13
Events on December 20, 2013
20 Dec
Winter Solstice in the Saddle
20 Dec 13
Events on December 23, 2013
23 Dec
FlowMobile – DMV Services at Town Hall
23 Dec 13
Events on December 24, 2013
24 Dec
Christmas Eve – Town Hall Closing at 1:00 p.m.
24 Dec 13
Events on December 25, 2013
25 Dec
Christmas Day – Town Hall Closed
25 Dec 13
25 Dec
Area 3 – No Solid Waste, Recycle or Bulk Pick Up On Christmas Day
25 Dec 13
Events on December 31, 2013
31 Dec
New Year’s Eve – Town Hall Closing at 3:00 p.m.
31 Dec 13
Events on January 1, 2014
01 Jan
New Year’s Day – Town Hall Closed
1 Jan 14
01 Jan
Area 3 – Solid Waste and Recylables will be Picked Up on New Year’s Day
1 Jan 14
01 Jan
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board Cancelled
1 Jan 14

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