Broward County's Southwest Ranches, which is east of the Everglades and was originally known for its equestrian culture, has taken the celebrity spotlight.

It’s popular for its multitude of multimillion-dollar mansions, many of which have been owned by celebrities like Udonis Haslem, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Gisele Bundchen, and Flo Rida.

But why is this place coveted by the rich and famous?

“I think there’s multiple reasons to it, not just one,” explains Joe Vairo, a realtor with Vairo Group with EXP Realty.

Vairo said the first and most important reason is the amount of land and open space.

“There’s really nowhere else in Broward County where you could live on over an acre,” explains Vairo.

Specific zoning rules for Southwest Ranches make it so that every property at a minimum i

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