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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 21, 2026

Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board

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April 23, 2026

Town Council Meeting

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April 25, 2026

8th Annual Unity in Diversity 5K

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12:00 AM - Merry Christmas!
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Sunshine Ranches Homeowner’s Association
Southwest Ranches Community Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday (Weather Permitting)
SWR Parks Foundation
Country Estates Homeowners Association
Code Hearing
Holiday Lights Contest – Judging Event – Rural Public Arts and Advisory Board
Town Council Meeting
Town Council Workshop – Preparing Animals for Exposure to Fireworks
SWR Parks Foundation Chili Cook Off and Car Show
Southwest Ranches Community Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday (Weather Permitting)
Sunshine Ranches HOA “Party at the Park”
Parks, Recreation, Forestry and Natural Resources Advisory Board – Canceled
IFB 23-001 FOUNDATION ENCAPSULATION NON-MANDATORY BID MEETING
Southwest Ranches Community Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday (Weather Permitting)
No Meeting – Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board
Town Hall Closed
Southwest Ranches Community Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday (Weather Permitting)
Merry Christmas!
Town Hall Closed
IFB 23-001 FOUNDATION ENCAPSULATION BID OPENING
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association
Town Hall Closed
Southwest Ranches Community Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday (Weather Permitting)
Events on November 30, 2022
30 Nov
Sunshine Ranches Homeowner's Association
30 Nov 22
Events on December 3, 2022
03 Dec
Southwest Ranches Community Farmer's Market - Every Saturday (Weather Permitting)
3 Dec 22
Events on December 5, 2022
05 Dec
SWR Parks Foundation
5 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
05 Dec
Country Estates Homeowners Association
5 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
Events on December 6, 2022
06 Dec
Code Hearing
6 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
06 Dec
Holiday Lights Contest - Judging Event - Rural Public Arts and Advisory Board
6 Dec 22
Events on December 8, 2022
08 Dec
Town Council Meeting
8 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
08 Dec
Town Council Workshop - Preparing Animals for Exposure to Fireworks
8 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
Events on December 10, 2022
10 Dec
SWR Parks Foundation Chili Cook Off and Car Show
10 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
10 Dec
Southwest Ranches Community Farmer's Market - Every Saturday (Weather Permitting)
10 Dec 22
Events on December 11, 2022
11 Dec
Sunshine Ranches HOA "Party at the Park"
11 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
Events on December 13, 2022
13 Dec
Parks, Recreation, Forestry and Natural Resources Advisory Board - Canceled
13 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
Events on December 14, 2022
14 Dec
IFB 23-001 FOUNDATION ENCAPSULATION NON-MANDATORY BID MEETING
14 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
Events on December 17, 2022
17 Dec
Southwest Ranches Community Farmer's Market - Every Saturday (Weather Permitting)
17 Dec 22
Events on December 19, 2022
19 Dec
No Meeting - Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board
19 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
Events on December 23, 2022
23 Dec
Town Hall Closed
23 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
Events on December 24, 2022
24 Dec
Southwest Ranches Community Farmer's Market - Every Saturday (Weather Permitting)
24 Dec 22
Events on December 25, 2022
25 Dec
Merry Christmas!
25 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
Events on December 26, 2022
26 Dec
Town Hall Closed
26 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
Events on December 28, 2022
28 Dec
IFB 23-001 FOUNDATION ENCAPSULATION BID OPENING
28 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
28 Dec
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association
28 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
Events on December 30, 2022
30 Dec
Town Hall Closed
30 Dec 22
Southwest Ranches
Events on December 31, 2022
31 Dec
Southwest Ranches Community Farmer's Market - Every Saturday (Weather Permitting)
31 Dec 22

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