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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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Code – Special Magistrate Hearing
Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office
Monthly Southwest Ranches Food Festival
Labor Day – Town Hall Closed
Country Estates Homeowners Association Meeting
SWR Parks Foundation
Parks, Recreation, Forestry, and Natural Resources Advisory Board
Zero Waste Broward Task Force Meeting
Town Council Meeting
Patriot’s Day – Town Hall Closed
Schools and Education Advisory Board
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board
Fire Advisory Board
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board
Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board
Rolling Oaks Civic Association Meeting
Town Council Meeting (Tentative)
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association – Zoom Meeting
Events on September 1, 2026
01 Sep
Code – Special Magistrate Hearing
1 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
01 Sep
Broward County Property Appraiser's Office
1 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
01 Sep
Monthly Southwest Ranches Food Festival
1 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on September 7, 2026
07 Sep
Labor Day - Town Hall Closed
7 Sep 26
07 Sep
Country Estates Homeowners Association Meeting
7 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
07 Sep
SWR Parks Foundation
7 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on September 8, 2026
08 Sep
Parks, Recreation, Forestry, and Natural Resources Advisory Board
8 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on September 9, 2026
09 Sep
Zero Waste Broward Task Force Meeting
9 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on September 10, 2026
10 Sep
Town Council Meeting
10 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on September 11, 2026
11 Sep
Patriot's Day - Town Hall Closed
11 Sep 26
Events on September 14, 2026
14 Sep
Schools and Education Advisory Board
14 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on September 15, 2026
15 Sep
Drainage & Infrastructure Advisory Board
15 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on September 16, 2026
16 Sep
Fire Advisory Board
16 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on September 17, 2026
17 Sep
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board
17 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on September 21, 2026
21 Sep
Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board
21 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on September 22, 2026
22 Sep
Rolling Oaks Civic Association Meeting
22 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on September 24, 2026
24 Sep
Town Council Meeting (Tentative)
24 Sep 26
Southwest Ranches
Events on September 30, 2026
30 Sep
Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association - Zoom Meeting
30 Sep 26

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