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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 23, 2026

Town Council Meeting

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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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Country Estates Homeowners Association
SWR Parks Foundation
Code Hearing – Virtual
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Virtual
Recreation, Forestry, and Natural Resources Advisory Board – Virtual
IFB 21-001 Dykes Road Slip Lining Bid Opening – Virtual
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
President’s Day Town Hall Closed
Fire Advisory Board – Virtual
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Virtual
FB 21-002 Green Meadows Drainage Phase 2 – Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board – Virtual
Rolling Oaks Civic Association Meeting – Virtual
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
SWR Parks Foundation
Country Estates Homeowners Association
Code Hearing – Virtual
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual
Events on February 1, 2021
01 Feb
Country Estates Homeowners Association
1 Feb 21
01 Feb
SWR Parks Foundation
1 Feb 21
Events on February 2, 2021
02 Feb
Code Hearing – Virtual
2 Feb 21
Events on February 3, 2021
03 Feb
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual
3 Feb 21
Events on February 8, 2021
08 Feb
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Virtual
8 Feb 21
Events on February 9, 2021
09 Feb
Recreation, Forestry, and Natural Resources Advisory Board – Virtual
9 Feb 21
Events on February 10, 2021
10 Feb
IFB 21-001 Dykes Road Slip Lining Bid Opening – Virtual
10 Feb 21
Events on February 11, 2021
11 Feb
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
11 Feb 21
Events on February 15, 2021
15 Feb
President’s Day Town Hall Closed
15 Feb 21
Events on February 17, 2021
17 Feb
Fire Advisory Board – Virtual
17 Feb 21
Events on February 18, 2021
18 Feb
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Virtual
18 Feb 21
Events on February 19, 2021
19 Feb
FB 21-002 Green Meadows Drainage Phase 2 – Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference
19 Feb 21
Events on February 22, 2021
22 Feb
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board – Virtual
22 Feb 21
Events on February 23, 2021
23 Feb
Rolling Oaks Civic Association Meeting – Virtual
23 Feb 21
Events on February 24, 2021
24 Feb
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
24 Feb 21
Events on February 25, 2021
25 Feb
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
25 Feb 21
Events on March 1, 2021
01 Mar
SWR Parks Foundation
1 Mar 21
01 Mar
Country Estates Homeowners Association
1 Mar 21
Events on March 2, 2021
02 Mar
Code Hearing – Virtual
2 Mar 21
Events on March 3, 2021
03 Mar
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual
3 Mar 21

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