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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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Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
SWR Parks Foundation
Country Estates Homeowners Association
Code Hearing – Virtual
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Virtual
Parks, Recreation, Forestry and Natural Resources Advisory Board – Virtual
Q & A with the Mayor – Virtual
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Virtual
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board – Virtual
Non-Mandatory Site Visit – RFQ No. 21-102 (Council Chambers Camera System)
Fire Advisory Board – Virtual – Cancelled
LPA and Regular Town Council Meeting – Virtual
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
Events on March 31, 2021
31 Mar
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
31 Mar 21
Events on April 5, 2021
05 Apr
SWR Parks Foundation
5 Apr 21
05 Apr
Country Estates Homeowners Association
5 Apr 21
Events on April 6, 2021
06 Apr
Code Hearing – Virtual
6 Apr 21
Events on April 7, 2021
07 Apr
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual
7 Apr 21
Events on April 8, 2021
08 Apr
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
8 Apr 21
Events on April 12, 2021
12 Apr
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Virtual
12 Apr 21
Events on April 13, 2021
13 Apr
Parks, Recreation, Forestry and Natural Resources Advisory Board – Virtual
13 Apr 21
Events on April 14, 2021
14 Apr
Q & A with the Mayor – Virtual
14 Apr 21
Events on April 15, 2021
15 Apr
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Virtual
15 Apr 21
Events on April 19, 2021
19 Apr
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board – Virtual
19 Apr 21
Events on April 21, 2021
21 Apr
Non-Mandatory Site Visit – RFQ No. 21-102 (Council Chambers Camera System)
21 Apr 21
21 Apr
Fire Advisory Board – Virtual – Cancelled
21 Apr 21
Events on April 22, 2021
22 Apr
LPA and Regular Town Council Meeting – Virtual
22 Apr 21
Events on April 28, 2021
28 Apr
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
28 Apr 21

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