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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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9:00 AM - Code Hearing
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Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
SWR Parks Foundation
Country Estates Homeowners Association
Code Hearing – Virtual
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual -Cancelled
RFP 21-005 Website Design Services Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference Recorded – Virtual
Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics & Bulk Drop Off Event – Waste Pro of Florida – 17302 Pines Blvd.
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Virtual
Parks, Recreation, Forestry and Natural Resources Advisory Board – Virtual
Q & A with the Mayor – Virtual
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board – Virtual
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Virtual
IFB 21-007 SW 50th Street and SW 182nd Terrace Pre-Proposal Non-Mandatory Meeting Recorded – Virtual
Fire Advisory Board – Virtual
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
RFP 21-005 Website Design Services Bid Opening Teams Meeting – 5/28/21 – Rescheduled to Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Memorial Day Town Hall Closed
Code Hearing
RFP 21-005 Website Design Services Bid Opening Teams Meeting – 6/1/21 – Virtual
RFP 21-005 Website Design Services Bid Opening Teams Meeting – 6/1/21 – Virtual
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual
Events on April 28, 2021
28 Apr
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
28 Apr 21
Events on May 3, 2021
03 May
SWR Parks Foundation
3 May 21
03 May
Country Estates Homeowners Association
3 May 21
Events on May 4, 2021
04 May
Code Hearing – Virtual
4 May 21
Events on May 5, 2021
05 May
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual -Cancelled
5 May 21
Events on May 7, 2021
07 May
RFP 21-005 Website Design Services Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference Recorded – Virtual
7 May 21
Events on May 8, 2021
08 May
Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics & Bulk Drop Off Event – Waste Pro of Florida – 17302 Pines Blvd.
8 May 21
Events on May 10, 2021
10 May
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Virtual
10 May 21
Events on May 11, 2021
11 May
Parks, Recreation, Forestry and Natural Resources Advisory Board – Virtual
11 May 21
Events on May 12, 2021
12 May
Q & A with the Mayor – Virtual
12 May 21
Events on May 13, 2021
13 May
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
13 May 21
Events on May 17, 2021
17 May
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board – Virtual
17 May 21
Events on May 20, 2021
20 May
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Virtual
20 May 21
Events on May 25, 2021
25 May
IFB 21-007 SW 50th Street and SW 182nd Terrace Pre-Proposal Non-Mandatory Meeting Recorded – Virtual
25 May 21
Events on May 26, 2021
26 May
Fire Advisory Board – Virtual
26 May 21
26 May
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
26 May 21
Events on May 27, 2021
27 May
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
27 May 21
Events on May 28, 2021
28 May
RFP 21-005 Website Design Services Bid Opening Teams Meeting – 5/28/21 – Rescheduled to Tuesday, June 1, 2021
28 May 21
Events on May 31, 2021
31 May
Memorial Day Town Hall Closed
31 May 21
Events on June 1, 2021
01 Jun
Code Hearing
1 Jun 21
01 Jun
RFP 21-005 Website Design Services Bid Opening Teams Meeting – 6/1/21 – Virtual
1 Jun 21
01 Jun
RFP 21-005 Website Design Services Bid Opening Teams Meeting – 6/1/21 – Virtual
1 Jun 21
Events on June 2, 2021
02 Jun
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Virtual
2 Jun 21

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