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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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2nd Annual Holiday Lights Contest Entry Forms due
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Cancelled
Council Ethics Training
Extended Deadline – Holiday Lights Contest Entry Forms due
Sunshine Ranches Homeowner’s Association
Historical Society
Council Workshop – US 27 Employment Center
9th Annual Fun Horse Show – Postponed – New Date TBA
President’s Day – Town Hall Closed
Interfaith Holiday Celebration
Lighting at Town Hall Interfaith Event
Christmas Day – Town Hall Closed
New Year’s Eve – Town Hall Closes at 1 p.m.
New Year’s Day – Town Hall Closed
Mr.& Miss Southwest Ranches Pageant
Events on December 2, 2019
02 Dec
2nd Annual Holiday Lights Contest Entry Forms due
2 Dec 19
Events on December 4, 2019
04 Dec
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Cancelled
4 Dec 19
Events on December 5, 2019
05 Dec
Council Ethics Training
5 Dec 19
Events on December 6, 2019
06 Dec
Extended Deadline – Holiday Lights Contest Entry Forms due
6 Dec 19
Events on December 11, 2019
11 Dec
Sunshine Ranches Homeowner’s Association
11 Dec 19
11 Dec
Historical Society
11 Dec 19
Events on December 12, 2019
12 Dec
Council Workshop – US 27 Employment Center
12 Dec 19
Events on December 14, 2019
14 Dec
9th Annual Fun Horse Show – Postponed – New Date TBA
14 Dec 19
Events on December 17, 2019
17 Dec
President’s Day – Town Hall Closed
17 Dec 19
Events on December 19, 2019
19 Dec
Interfaith Holiday Celebration
19 Dec 19
Events on December 20, 2019
20 Dec
Lighting at Town Hall Interfaith Event
20 Dec 19
Events on December 25, 2019
25 Dec
Christmas Day – Town Hall Closed
25 Dec 19
Events on December 31, 2019
31 Dec
New Year’s Eve – Town Hall Closes at 1 p.m.
31 Dec 19
Events on January 1, 2020
01 Jan
New Year’s Day – Town Hall Closed
1 Jan 20
Events on January 3, 2020
03 Jan
Mr.& Miss Southwest Ranches Pageant
3 Jan 20

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