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Sunrise, Florida

Located in Broward County, Florida, Sunrise was established in 1961. Sawgrass Mills is one of the largest outlet malls in the United States. Home to the Florida Panthers NHL team.
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Founded 1961 | Population 105,000 | Peak 105,000 (2024) | County Broward County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Sunrise, Florida

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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Sunrise's identity and economy.
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1950 Natural Disaster: Sunrise was impacted by a significant hurricane.
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1961 Planned Community: Norman Johnson develops Sunrise Golf Village.
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1998 Sawgrass Mills Mall: One of largest outlet malls in U.S.
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1998 Florida Panthers Arena: BB&T Center (now Amerant Bank Arena) hosts NHL Panthers.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1942 Government
Military Presence
1950 Disaster
Natural Disaster
1961 Business
Planned Community
1998 Business
Sawgrass Mills Mall
1998 Sports
Florida Panthers Arena

Did You Know?

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Sawgrass Mills is one of the largest outlet malls in the United States.
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Home to the Florida Panthers NHL team.
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Originally called Sunrise Golf Village.
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Sunrise is located in Broward County, Florida.
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Sunrise was founded in 1961.

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