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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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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Sunrise's identity and economy.
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1950Natural Disaster: Sunrise was impacted by a significant hurricane.
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1961Planned Community: Norman Johnson develops Sunrise Golf Village.
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1998Sawgrass Mills Mall: One of largest outlet malls in U.S.
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1998Florida 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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