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Sea Ranch Lakes, Florida
Village of Sea Ranch Lakes
Location of Sea Ranch Lakes in Broward County, Florida
Location of Sea Ranch Lakes in Broward County, Florida
Country  United States of America
State  Florida
County Broward
Founded (Ausherman Tract) c. 1926-1929
Unincorporated
(Sea Ranch)
c. 1930-1959
Incorporated (Village of Sea Ranch Lakes) October 6, 1959
Government
 • Type Mayor-Council
Area
 • Total 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2)
 • Land 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 540
 • Density 3,103.45/sq mi (1,198.46/km2)
Time zone UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT)
ZIP Code
33308
Area code(s) 954, 754
FIPS code 12-64725
GNIS feature ID 0290781
Website https://searanchlakesfl.org/

Sea Ranch Lakes is a small village in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. The village is located right on North Ocean Drive (Highway A1A). It is surrounded by the town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

Most of Sea Ranch Lakes is a private, gated community. This means there are gates and security to control who enters. The village also has a public shopping area. For residents, there's a private beach club with a pool and access to Sea Ranch Lakes Beach. In 2020, about 540 people lived here.

About Sea Ranch Lakes

Sea Ranch Lakes is a unique village in Florida. It's known for its private, quiet living. The village has its own police department. It also has beautiful beaches and two man-made lakes.

How the Village Started

The name Sea Ranch Lakes comes from an old hotel called the Sea Ranch Hotel. This hotel was located across from the main road, North Ocean Drive. The "Lakes" part was added because the village has two lakes that were built by people. The private road that leads into the village is called Gatehouse Drive. The village officially became a town on October 6, 1959.

Where is Sea Ranch Lakes?

Sea Ranch Lakes is located in Florida, near the coast. Its exact location is around 26 degrees North and 80 degrees West.

The village covers about 0.2 square miles (0.49 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 18%, is water.

Weather in Sea Ranch Lakes

Sea Ranch Lakes has a tropical climate. This means it's warm all year round, similar to many places in the Caribbean. It's one of the few places in the United States with this type of weather. It often has a tropical savanna climate, which means it has a wet season and a dry season.

Who Lives Here?

Sea Ranch Lakes is a small community. In 2020, there were 540 people living in the village. There were 175 households and 145 families.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Sea Ranch Lakes has changed over the years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 170
1970 660 288.2%
1980 584 −11.5%
1990 619 6.0%
2000 1,392 124.9%
2010 670 −51.9%
2020 540 −19.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

The population was highest in 2000, with 1392 people. By 2020, it had decreased to 540.

Community Services

The village provides several important services to its residents.

Police Department

The Sea Ranch Lakes Police Department keeps the village safe. They patrol the gated residential area, the beach club, and the shopping plaza. The department has about 15 police officers. They work to keep crime rates low, especially in the residential areas. Most crimes happen in the shopping plaza.

The police department also helps with things like animal control and checking on homes when residents are away. They can also help other police departments nearby. Sadly, in 1975, Sergeant Henry Nelson Adams, an officer with the department, died while on duty. He was 50 years old and had served the department for four years.

Fire and Medical Help

The Pompano Beach Fire Department provides fire and emergency medical services to Sea Ranch Lakes. The village doesn't have many fire or medical emergencies each year. Most calls are for the shopping plaza or for fire alarms in homes.

Over the years, different fire departments have helped Sea Ranch Lakes. These include Broward County Fire Rescue and Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue. Since 2008, the Pompano Beach Fire Department has been providing these services.

Water and Power

The Fort Lauderdale Water Department provides water to the village. In the residential part of Sea Ranch Lakes, each house has its own septic system for wastewater. However, the shopping plaza is connected to the Pompano Beach sewer system.

Florida Power & Light provides electricity. All the power lines in the residential area are buried underground. This helps restore power quickly after storms. It also makes the village look nicer without poles and wires.

Keeping the Village Tidy

The people who work at the Sea Ranch Lakes Beach Club also help take care of the village. They maintain the lakes, parks, streets, and other village properties.

Schools in the Area

Children living in Sea Ranch Lakes go to schools in the Broward County Public Schools district.

  • Elementary school: McNab Elementary School
  • Middle school: Pompano Beach Middle School
  • High school: Northeast High School

Students can also attend Pompano Beach High School, which is a magnet school.

See also

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