Sunrise Florida is a central-western city in Broward County Florida. Sunrise was originally named “Sunset” but developers realized it wasn’t a good name to attract retirees to the area, so they changed it to Sunrise.
Sunrise offers its residents an urban feel with a variety of attractive well maintained neighborhoods from private, gated golf communities, 55+ communities, and quality rental properties. Most residents own their own homes. Many families as well as young professionals live in Sunrise. It has many restaurants, shops, and parks.
Sunrise is home to approximately 98,000 residents and was incorporated in 1961. Sunrise is 18.1 sq. miles and extends west to the Everglades.
Sunrise is 20 minutes to Fort Lauderdale, 40 minutes to Miami, 90 minutes to Naples and 3 hours to Orlando. It is close to 3 major international airports.
Sunrise is looking to attract developers to the area to create affordable housing, an assisted living facility, a 235 unit apartment complex, and a 288 unit apartment complex.
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Katie & Seana’s Top Picks and Places to Visit in Sunrise:
Sawgrass Mills Mall - largest outlet and value retail shopping in the USA
Bahama Breeze - caribbean style restaurant
Markham Park - dog park, shooting range, camping, biking and more
Don Carlin Restaurant - family-style, classic cuban food
BB&T Center - catch a show, concert, sporting event or performance
IKEA
4th of July Parade & Fireworks - family-friendly party with food, entertainment and fireworks happening at the BB&T Center
Fern Forest Nature Center - urban wilderness area over 200 species of plants
Grand Lux Cafe - upmarket American cuisine chain with opulent atmosphere
Yarhouse - American style cuisine and over 100 beers on tap
Cheesecake Factory - 250 menu items made from scratch and OH the cheesecakes!
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