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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 HOA special meeting re: Solstice Ranches development for July 29 @7:30 (Virtual)
LPA & Town Council Meeting (rescheduled from July 23, 2020) & Preliminary Millage Rate & Initial FY 2020-2021 Fire Protection & Solid Waste Special Assessment Adoption (Virtual)
SWR Parks Foundation
Country Estates Homeowners Association
Code Hearing
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Virtual – Cancelled
Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Advisory Board – Virtual
Office of Sen. Marco Rubio Community Outreach – Cancelled
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office – Cancelled
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board – Virtual
Proposed Budget Public Workshop
Fire Advisory Board – Cancelled
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Virtual – Cancelled
Flow Mobile DMV Services – Cancelled
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
Code Hearing
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Cancelled
Events on July 29, 2020
29 Jul
Sunshine Ranches HOA special meeting re: Solstice Ranches development for July 29 @7:30 (Virtual)
29 Jul 20
Events on July 30, 2020
30 Jul
LPA & Town Council Meeting (rescheduled from July 23, 2020) & Preliminary Millage Rate & Initial FY 2020-2021 Fire Protection & Solid Waste Special Assessment Adoption (Virtual)
30 Jul 20
Events on August 3, 2020
03 Aug
SWR Parks Foundation
3 Aug 20
03 Aug
Country Estates Homeowners Association
3 Aug 20
Events on August 4, 2020
04 Aug
Code Hearing
4 Aug 20
Events on August 10, 2020
10 Aug
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Virtual – Cancelled
10 Aug 20
Events on August 11, 2020
11 Aug
Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Advisory Board – Virtual
11 Aug 20
Events on August 13, 2020
13 Aug
Office of Sen. Marco Rubio Community Outreach – Cancelled
13 Aug 20
13 Aug
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
13 Aug 20
Events on August 17, 2020
17 Aug
Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office – Cancelled
17 Aug 20
17 Aug
Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board – Virtual
17 Aug 20
Events on August 18, 2020
18 Aug
Proposed Budget Public Workshop
18 Aug 20
Events on August 19, 2020
19 Aug
Fire Advisory Board – Cancelled
19 Aug 20
Events on August 20, 2020
20 Aug
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board – Virtual – Cancelled
20 Aug 20
Events on August 27, 2020
27 Aug
Flow Mobile DMV Services – Cancelled
27 Aug 20
27 Aug
Town Council Meeting – Virtual
27 Aug 20
Events on September 1, 2020
01 Sep
Code Hearing
1 Sep 20
Events on September 2, 2020
02 Sep
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board – Cancelled
2 Sep 20

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