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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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Country Estates Homeowners Association
Code Hearing
SWR Parks Foundation
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board
Property Appraiser Outreach
Household Hazardous Waste Event & Shred-a-thon
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Rescheduled
Sole Purpose Meeting
First Public Hearing for Tentative Millage & Budget Adoption, Final Fire Protection & SW special assessment Adoption
Town Council Meeting
Fire Advisory Board – Canceled
Sole Purpose Meeting
Second Public Hearing for Final Millage and Budget Adoption
Town Council Meeting
Events on September 4, 2018
04 Sep
Country Estates Homeowners Association
4 Sep 18
Events on September 5, 2018
05 Sep
Code Hearing
5 Sep 18
05 Sep
SWR Parks Foundation
5 Sep 18
05 Sep
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board
5 Sep 18
Events on September 6, 2018
06 Sep
Property Appraiser Outreach
6 Sep 18
Events on September 8, 2018
08 Sep
Household Hazardous Waste Event & Shred-a-thon
8 Sep 18
Events on September 10, 2018
10 Sep
Schools and Education Advisory Board – Rescheduled
10 Sep 18
Events on September 12, 2018
12 Sep
Sole Purpose Meeting
12 Sep 18
12 Sep
First Public Hearing for Tentative Millage & Budget Adoption, Final Fire Protection & SW special assessment Adoption
12 Sep 18
12 Sep
Town Council Meeting
12 Sep 18
Events on September 19, 2018
19 Sep
Fire Advisory Board – Canceled
19 Sep 18
Events on September 27, 2018
27 Sep
Sole Purpose Meeting
27 Sep 18
27 Sep
Second Public Hearing for Final Millage and Budget Adoption
27 Sep 18
27 Sep
Town Council Meeting
27 Sep 18

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