"Creative Coffeehouse" Series Launches in the Gallery on August 20th On Friday, August 20, at 7:00 p.m., the City of Sunrise Foundation will host Edition No. 1 of its three-part Creative Coffeehouse series - a "grande" combination of art, music and caffeine. Each Creative Coffeehouse session will take place in the Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery (10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise 33351).
Creative Coffeehouse: Edition No. 1 will feature paintings by Patrick Maxcy and live music by singer-songwriter Matt Butcher. Guests will also enjoy Starbucks coffee and fresh-baked dessert bites from Cupcake Gloria. Admission is just $10, with all proceeds benefitting the not-for-profit City of Sunrise Foundation.
The Creative Coffeehouse series is generously underwritten by Squire Sanders - Legal Counsel Worldwide. Mark your calendar: Additional sessions are set for September 24th and January 28th.
Tickets are available on the
City of Sunrise Foundation Web site, and at the Sunrise Civic Center Box Office. For more information, call (954) 747-4662.
Do You Have Historic Photos of Sunrise? In 2011, the City of Sunrise will celebrate its 50th birthday. The search is on for iconic photos that capture Sunrise's history.
Do you have a picture of Sunrise's World Famous Upside-Down House? How about a significant newspaper clipping? Please share your family treasures with us!
All photos/documents will be scanned and returned. Submissions may be delivered to the Office of the City Clerk, 10770 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise 33351. For more information, call (954) 746-3333.
Wanted: Food and Retail Vendors for Cultural Festival Sunrise is seeking food and retail vendors to participate in the City's second annual Cultural Festival, set for Saturday, November 13th, in City Park. This free event - a celebration of community and diversity - will feature family-friendly activities and entertainment, including live music. For more information, please call (954) 747-4631.
Sunrise Now Offers Natural Gas Appliance Rebates Now is a great time to install energy-efficient natural gas appliances.
The City of Sunrise Energy Conservation Program helps homeowners to do their part in conserving Florida's energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by providing rebates for replacing electric or existing natural gas appliances with new, energy-efficient natural gas appliances. Available rebates include:
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Appliance |
Replace an Electric Appliance with a New Gas Appliance |
Replace a Natural Gas Appliance with a New Gas Appliance |
Water Heater* — tank style |
$525 |
$350 |
Water Heater* — tankless |
$525 |
$450 |
Kitchen Range |
$100 |
$100 |
Clothes Dryer |
$100 |
$100 |
Central Heating System* |
$625 |
$350 |
*Electric water heater and electric heating system replacement rebates REQUIRE a Gas Department service person to verify eligibility PRIOR to removal of the electric appliance. For more information on the City's rebate program, review our
Residential Rebate Request Form
, or contact the Sunrise Utilities Department's Gas Division at (954) 572-2299. To learn more about natural gas energy, visit
GetGasFL.com.
Services Consolidated and Relocated to "City Hall Annex" As part of restructuring efforts for the new budget year - which began on October 1, 2009 - the City consolidated two of its largest operating departments. The Planning & Development Department and the Building Department have been merged to form the Community Development Department.
Effective Thursday, November 19, they also share a location in Sunrise's "City Hall Annex." The Building Services office remains in its current home, 1607 NW 136th Avenue, Building B. Planning Services - as well as key Central Services divisions - moved just across the hall to 1601 NW 136th Avenue, Building A:
Planning and Engineering - moved from City Hall, 10770 West Oakland Park Boulevard;
Capital Projects, Redevelopment and Grants Administration, Purchasing, and Risk Management - moved from 3495 North Hiatus Road.
A map highlighting these locations is available for download.
As of December 10, the City's Personnel office - previously at 1300 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway - is located on the first floor of City Hall.
Also noteworthy is a reorganization that moved the Code Enforcement Division under the authority of the Police Department. The City's code enforcement staff will continue to operate out of the Building Services office at 1607 NW 136th Avenue, Building B.
The City's consolidations and relocations are being undertaken in an effort to increase efficiency and better serve the needs of residents and corporate citizens. No phone or fax numbers will change as a result of these moves.
Pool, Golf Course and Library Closures
Several facilities in Sunrise are closed for enhancement or replacement. Details are listed below:
Sunrise Civic Center 50-Meter Pool
In October 2009, the 50-meter pool at the Sunrise Civic Center closed for the re-application of Diamond Brite. Due to unforeseen complications, the pool will be closed indefinitely. Select programs have been relocated to the Civic Center's family pool, or to Welleby Pool at Sunrise Tennis Club (9605 West Oakland Park Boulevard).
Springtree Golf Course
In September 2009, Springtree Golf Club closed for renovations to its 67-acre course. Initial work includes a complete restoration of the greens, performed by McCumber Golf, Inc. - led by former PGA pro Mark McCumber.
In addition to improvements to the greens, infrastructure upgrades - including a new irrigation system and drainage repairs - will also be addressed. When complete in Fall 2010, the renovations will provide enhanced play for golfers of all levels.
The City debuted the first phase of improvements to Springtree Golf Club in 2004, when it unveiled a new $4 million, 7,000-square-foot clubhouse. The clubhouse - which features spacious locker rooms and a modern pro shop - is also closed during course renovations.
Sunset Strip Branch Library
In September 2009, the Sunset Strip Branch Library - located at 6600 Sunset Strip - closed its doors. The 4,000-square-foot facility will be replaced by a 10,000-square-foot library to be constructed on the adjacent lot. The new branch library, expected to be completed in 2011, is designed to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification requirements established by the U.S. Green Building Council. The Council is a national not-for-profit organization that encourages environmental responsibility.
The after school program formerly housed in the Sunset Strip Branch Library has been moved to the Village Multipurpose Center - a recreation and learning center operated by the City in partnership with the School Board of Broward County.
Sunrise residents may obtain books and other library resources at these nearby facilities:
Dan Pearl Branch Library. 10500 West Oakland Park Boulevard, (954) 749-2521.
West Regional Library. 8601 West Broward Boulevard, (954) 382-5860.
Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library. 3521 NW 43 Avenue, (954) 497-3627.
Lauderhill Mall Branch Library. 4257 NW 12 Street, (954) 797-1000.
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library. 6399 West Oakland Park Boulevard, (954) 497-1630.
For information regarding any of these closures, call (954) 747-4600.
