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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
Town Hall closed in observance of the 4th of July Holiday.
SWR Parks Foundation
Country Estates Homeowners Association
Code Hearing
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Cancelled
Town Council Meeting
“Hazmat at the Barn” – Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics Recycling, Shredding and Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event.
IFB 21-006 Hancock Guardrails Public Bid Opening – Town Hall Council Chambers
Q & A with the Mayor – Virtual
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board
Fire Advisory Board – Cancelled
Website Design Presentation – Public Selection Committee
SWR First Responders Photo Shoot
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
Town Council Meeting
Events on June 30, 2021
30 Jun
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
30 Jun 21
Events on July 5, 2021
05 Jul
Town Hall closed in observance of the 4th of July Holiday.
5 Jul 21
05 Jul
SWR Parks Foundation
5 Jul 21
05 Jul
Country Estates Homeowners Association
5 Jul 21
Events on July 6, 2021
06 Jul
Code Hearing
6 Jul 21
Events on July 7, 2021
07 Jul
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Cancelled
7 Jul 21
Events on July 8, 2021
08 Jul
Town Council Meeting
8 Jul 21
Events on July 10, 2021
10 Jul
“Hazmat at the Barn” – Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics Recycling, Shredding and Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event.
10 Jul 21
Events on July 13, 2021
13 Jul
IFB 21-006 Hancock Guardrails Public Bid Opening – Town Hall Council Chambers
13 Jul 21
Events on July 14, 2021
14 Jul
Q & A with the Mayor – Virtual
14 Jul 21
Events on July 15, 2021
15 Jul
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board
15 Jul 21
Events on July 19, 2021
19 Jul
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach
19 Jul 21
19 Jul
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board
19 Jul 21
Events on July 21, 2021
21 Jul
Fire Advisory Board – Cancelled
21 Jul 21
Events on July 22, 2021
22 Jul
Website Design Presentation – Public Selection Committee
22 Jul 21
Events on July 27, 2021
27 Jul
SWR First Responders Photo Shoot
27 Jul 21
Events on July 28, 2021
28 Jul
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Meeting
28 Jul 21
Events on July 29, 2021
29 Jul
Town Council Meeting
29 Jul 21

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