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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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Around Town

upcoming events

May 4, 2026

Country Estates Homeowners Association Meeting

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May 4, 2026

SWR Parks Foundation

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May 5, 2026

Code – Special Magistrate Hearing

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Labor Day
Code Hearing
SWRVFR Department Meeting
Country Estates Homeowners Assoc. Meeting
Schools & Education Advisory Board
Selection Committee for SWR Fire Operational Study
Recreation, Forestry & Natural Resources Advisory Board
FY 2013-2014 1st Budget Hearing
Town Council Regular Meeting
Property Appraiser Saturday Office Hours
Executive Session
Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board
Town Council Training Session
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board
Conflict Resolution Meeting with Broward County – Canceled
SWR Historical Society Meeting
Rolling Oaks Civic Association
FY 2013-2014 2nd Budget Hearing
Town Council Regular Meeting
IFB 13-009 Restroom Facility Construction at Fishing Hole Park
Traffic Discussion
Events on September 3, 2013
03 Sep
Labor Day
3 Sep 13
03 Sep
Code Hearing
3 Sep 13
03 Sep
SWRVFR Department Meeting
3 Sep 13
Events on September 9, 2013
09 Sep
Country Estates Homeowners Assoc. Meeting
9 Sep 13
09 Sep
Schools & Education Advisory Board
9 Sep 13
Events on September 10, 2013
10 Sep
Selection Committee for SWR Fire Operational Study
10 Sep 13
10 Sep
Recreation, Forestry & Natural Resources Advisory Board
10 Sep 13
Events on September 12, 2013
12 Sep
FY 2013-2014 1st Budget Hearing
12 Sep 13
12 Sep
Town Council Regular Meeting
12 Sep 13
Events on September 14, 2013
14 Sep
Property Appraiser Saturday Office Hours
14 Sep 13
Events on September 16, 2013
16 Sep
Executive Session
16 Sep 13
Events on September 17, 2013
17 Sep
Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board
17 Sep 13
Events on September 19, 2013
19 Sep
Town Council Training Session
19 Sep 13
19 Sep
Comprehensive Planning Advisory Board
19 Sep 13
Events on September 20, 2013
20 Sep
Conflict Resolution Meeting with Broward County – Canceled
20 Sep 13
Events on September 23, 2013
23 Sep
SWR Historical Society Meeting
23 Sep 13
Events on September 24, 2013
24 Sep
Rolling Oaks Civic Association
24 Sep 13
Events on September 26, 2013
26 Sep
FY 2013-2014 2nd Budget Hearing
26 Sep 13
26 Sep
Town Council Regular Meeting
26 Sep 13
Events on October 1, 2013
01 Oct
IFB 13-009 Restroom Facility Construction at Fishing Hole Park
1 Oct 13
Events on October 3, 2013
03 Oct
Traffic Discussion
3 Oct 13

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