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History of Sunrise, Florida

Sunrise is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. Originally called "Sunrise Gulf Village," the name did not sit well with the retirees whom developers wanted to attract, so a change was made to "Sunrise." As of the United States Census 2000, the city had a total population of 85,779. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 90,227.

It is home to the Sawgrass Mills Mall, currently the fourth largest outlet shopping mall in the United States. The Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League in Sunrise at BankAtlantic Center.


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