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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
Code – Special Magistrate Hearing
Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office
Monthly Southwest Ranches Food Festival
Public Safety and Traffic Committee
Schools and Education Advisory Board
Parks, Recreation, Forestry, and Natural Resources Advisory Board
Zero Waste Broward Task Force Meeting
Town Council Meeting
Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board
Fire Advisory Board
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board
Juneteenth Day – Town Hall Closed
Rolling Oaks Civic Association Meeting
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association – Zoom Meeting
Town Council Meeting
Public Safety and Traffic Committee
Independence Day – Town Closed
Events on June 1, 2026
01 Jun
Country Estates Homeowners Association Meeting
1 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
01 Jun
SWR Parks Foundation
1 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on June 2, 2026
02 Jun
Code – Special Magistrate Hearing
2 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
02 Jun
Broward County Property Appraiser's Office
2 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
02 Jun
Monthly Southwest Ranches Food Festival
2 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on June 4, 2026
04 Jun
Public Safety and Traffic Committee
4 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on June 8, 2026
08 Jun
Schools and Education Advisory Board
8 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on June 9, 2026
09 Jun
Parks, Recreation, Forestry, and Natural Resources Advisory Board
9 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on June 10, 2026
10 Jun
Zero Waste Broward Task Force Meeting
10 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on June 11, 2026
11 Jun
Town Council Meeting
11 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on June 15, 2026
15 Jun
Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board
15 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on June 16, 2026
16 Jun
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board
16 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on June 17, 2026
17 Jun
Fire Advisory Board
17 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on June 18, 2026
18 Jun
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board
18 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on June 19, 2026
19 Jun
Juneteenth Day - Town Hall Closed
19 Jun 26
Events on June 23, 2026
23 Jun
Rolling Oaks Civic Association Meeting
23 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on June 24, 2026
24 Jun
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association - Zoom Meeting
24 Jun 26
Events on June 25, 2026
25 Jun
Town Council Meeting
25 Jun 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on July 2, 2026
02 Jul
Public Safety and Traffic Committee
2 Jul 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on July 3, 2026
03 Jul
Independence Day - Town Closed
3 Jul 26

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