Sunrise sits in Broward County west of Fort Lauderdale, a planned city that grew from Everglades edge farmland into a suburban center. Sawgrass Mills, one of the largest outlet malls in the country, draws shoppers from across South Florida, and Amerant Bank Arena, home of the Florida Panthers, brings hockey crowds and concerts to the city. Markham Park offers a lake, a beach, and miles of trails, and the Sunrise Civic Center gathers neighbors for theater, classes, and community events. Welleby Park gives families sports fields and picnic lawns.