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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 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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SWR Parks Foundation – Postponed
Country Estates Homeowners Association
Town Hall Closed
ROCA 4th of July Event – Canceled
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Canceled
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Canceled
SWR Parks Foundation
Town Council Meeting
Household Hazardous Waste Event & Shred-a thon
Hawkes Bluff Food Truck Event
Fire Advisory Board – Cancelled
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board
Town Council Meeting
Preliminary Millage Rate and Initial FY 2018-2019 Fire Protection & Solid Waste (SW) special assessment Adoption
Events on July 2, 2018
02 Jul
SWR Parks Foundation – Postponed
2 Jul 18
02 Jul
Country Estates Homeowners Association
2 Jul 18
Events on July 4, 2018
04 Jul
Town Hall Closed
4 Jul 18
04 Jul
ROCA 4th of July Event – Canceled
4 Jul 18
04 Jul
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Canceled
4 Jul 18
Events on July 9, 2018
09 Jul
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Canceled
9 Jul 18
09 Jul
SWR Parks Foundation
9 Jul 18
Events on July 12, 2018
12 Jul
Town Council Meeting
12 Jul 18
Events on July 14, 2018
14 Jul
Household Hazardous Waste Event & Shred-a thon
14 Jul 18
Events on July 17, 2018
17 Jul
Hawkes Bluff Food Truck Event
17 Jul 18
Events on July 18, 2018
18 Jul
Fire Advisory Board – Cancelled
18 Jul 18
Events on July 19, 2018
19 Jul
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board
19 Jul 18
Events on July 26, 2018
26 Jul
Town Council Meeting
26 Jul 18
26 Jul
Preliminary Millage Rate and Initial FY 2018-2019 Fire Protection & Solid Waste (SW) special assessment Adoption
26 Jul 18

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