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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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Broward County Property Appraiser
Rolling Oaks Civic Association
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners
SWR Parks Foundation
Country Estates Homeowners Association
Code Hearing
Schools and Education Advisory Board
Historical Society
Office of Sen. Marco Rubio Community Outreach (Rescheduled)
Town Council Special Meeting – US 27 Permitted Uses
Town Council Meeting
Love My Pony Fun Horse Show – February 15, 2020
President’s Day Town Hall Closed
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Cancelled
Broward County Property Appraisal
Town Council Virtual Workshop – Stormwater Planning – February 25, 2021
Rolling Oaks Civic Association Meeting
Sunshine Ranches Homeowner’s Association Meeting
Town Council Meeting
2nd Annual A Race for Unity in Diversity 5K Run/Walk
Bingo at the Barn
Events on January 27, 2020
27 Jan
Broward County Property Appraiser
27 Jan 20
Events on January 28, 2020
28 Jan
Rolling Oaks Civic Association
28 Jan 20
Events on January 29, 2020
29 Jan
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners
29 Jan 20
Events on February 3, 2020
03 Feb
SWR Parks Foundation
3 Feb 20
03 Feb
Country Estates Homeowners Association
3 Feb 20
Events on February 4, 2020
04 Feb
Code Hearing
4 Feb 20
Events on February 10, 2020
10 Feb
Schools and Education Advisory Board
10 Feb 20
Events on February 12, 2020
12 Feb
Historical Society
12 Feb 20
Events on February 13, 2020
13 Feb
Office of Sen. Marco Rubio Community Outreach (Rescheduled)
13 Feb 20
13 Feb
Town Council Special Meeting – US 27 Permitted Uses
13 Feb 20
13 Feb
Town Council Meeting
13 Feb 20
Events on February 15, 2020
15 Feb
Love My Pony Fun Horse Show – February 15, 2020
15 Feb 20
Events on February 17, 2020
17 Feb
President’s Day Town Hall Closed
17 Feb 20
17 Feb
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board
17 Feb 20
Events on February 20, 2020
20 Feb
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Cancelled
20 Feb 20
Events on February 24, 2020
24 Feb
Broward County Property Appraisal
24 Feb 20
Events on February 25, 2020
25 Feb
Town Council Virtual Workshop – Stormwater Planning – February 25, 2021
25 Feb 20
25 Feb
Rolling Oaks Civic Association Meeting
25 Feb 20
Events on February 26, 2020
26 Feb
Sunshine Ranches Homeowner’s Association Meeting
26 Feb 20
Events on February 27, 2020
27 Feb
Town Council Meeting
27 Feb 20
Events on February 29, 2020
29 Feb
2nd Annual A Race for Unity in Diversity 5K Run/Walk
29 Feb 20
29 Feb
Bingo at the Barn
29 Feb 20

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