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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 6, 2026

Country Estates Homeowners Association Meeting

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April 6, 2026

SWR Parks Foundation

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April 7, 2026

Code – Special Magistrate Hearing

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Country Estates Homeowners Association Meeting
SWR Parks Foundation
Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office
Monthly Southwest Ranches Food Festival
Zero Waste Advisory Board
Schools and Education Advisory Board
Code – Special Magistrate Hearing
Parks, Recreation, Forestry, and Natural Resources Advisory Board
Zero Waste Broward Task Force Meeting
Veteran’s Day – Town Hall Closed
Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board
Fire Advisory Board
Town Council Meeting
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board
Rolling Oaks Civic Association Meeting
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association – Zoom Meeting
Thanksgiving Day – Town Hall Closed
Code – Special Magistrate Hearing
Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office
Monthly Southwest Ranches Food Festival
Events on November 2, 2026
02 Nov
Country Estates Homeowners Association Meeting
2 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
02 Nov
SWR Parks Foundation
2 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on November 3, 2026
03 Nov
Broward County Property Appraiser's Office
3 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
03 Nov
Monthly Southwest Ranches Food Festival
3 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
03 Nov
Zero Waste Advisory Board
3 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on November 9, 2026
09 Nov
Schools and Education Advisory Board
9 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on November 10, 2026
10 Nov
Code – Special Magistrate Hearing
10 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
10 Nov
Parks, Recreation, Forestry, and Natural Resources Advisory Board
10 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on November 11, 2026
11 Nov
Zero Waste Broward Task Force Meeting
11 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
11 Nov
Veteran's Day - Town Hall Closed
11 Nov 26
Events on November 16, 2026
16 Nov
Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board
16 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on November 17, 2026
17 Nov
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board
17 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on November 18, 2026
18 Nov
Fire Advisory Board
18 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on November 19, 2026
19 Nov
Town Council Meeting
19 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
19 Nov
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board
19 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on November 24, 2026
24 Nov
Rolling Oaks Civic Association Meeting
24 Nov 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on November 25, 2026
25 Nov
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association - Zoom Meeting
25 Nov 26
Events on November 26, 2026
26 Nov
Thanksgiving Day - Town Hall Closed
26 Nov 26
Events on December 1, 2026
01 Dec
Code – Special Magistrate Hearing
1 Dec 26
Southwest Ranches
01 Dec
Broward County Property Appraiser's Office
1 Dec 26
Southwest Ranches
01 Dec
Monthly Southwest Ranches Food Festival
1 Dec 26
Southwest Ranches

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