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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 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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Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association – Canceled
Code Hearing
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Canceled
Property Appraiser Outreach
7th Annual Fun Horse Show
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association
Town Council Meeting
TSDOR Community Meeting
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board – Canceled
Fire Advisory Board – Canceled
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Canceled
Winter Solstice in the Saddle
Christmas Eve – Town Hall closes at 1 p.m.
Christmas Eve – Town Hall Closes at 1 p.m.
Christmas Day – Town Hall closed
Rolling Oaks Civic Association – Canceled
New Year’s Eve – Town Hall closes at 1 p.m.
New Year’s Day – Town Hall closed
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Canceled
Code Hearing
Mr. & Miss SWR Pageant
Events on November 28, 2018
28 Nov
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association – Canceled
28 Nov 18
Events on December 4, 2018
04 Dec
Code Hearing
4 Dec 18
Events on December 5, 2018
05 Dec
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Canceled
5 Dec 18
Events on December 6, 2018
06 Dec
Property Appraiser Outreach
6 Dec 18
Events on December 8, 2018
08 Dec
7th Annual Fun Horse Show
8 Dec 18
Events on December 12, 2018
12 Dec
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association
12 Dec 18
Events on December 13, 2018
13 Dec
Town Council Meeting
13 Dec 18
Events on December 18, 2018
18 Dec
TSDOR Community Meeting
18 Dec 18
18 Dec
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board – Canceled
18 Dec 18
Events on December 19, 2018
19 Dec
Fire Advisory Board – Canceled
19 Dec 18
Events on December 20, 2018
20 Dec
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Canceled
20 Dec 18
Events on December 21, 2018
21 Dec
Winter Solstice in the Saddle
21 Dec 18
Events on December 24, 2018
24 Dec
Christmas Eve – Town Hall closes at 1 p.m.
24 Dec 18
24 Dec
Christmas Eve – Town Hall Closes at 1 p.m.
24 Dec 18
Events on December 25, 2018
25 Dec
Christmas Day – Town Hall closed
25 Dec 18
25 Dec
Rolling Oaks Civic Association – Canceled
25 Dec 18
Events on December 31, 2018
31 Dec
New Year’s Eve – Town Hall closes at 1 p.m.
31 Dec 18
Events on January 1, 2019
01 Jan
New Year’s Day – Town Hall closed
1 Jan 19
Events on January 2, 2019
02 Jan
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Canceled
2 Jan 19
Events on January 3, 2019
03 Jan
Code Hearing
3 Jan 19
Events on January 4, 2019
04 Jan
Mr. & Miss SWR Pageant
4 Jan 19

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