Sunrise explores residential composting pilots after vendor presentation and community support Commissioners heard a detailed presentation from Dustin DuBois of Filthy Organics on drop‑off and subscription composting models used across Broward and agreed to ask staff to gather existing program surveys and return with recommendations for local pilot options.

The Sunrise City Commission is taking a big step towards sustainability by exploring innovative residential composting programs that could transform waste management in the community!

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Sunrise proclaims March 24 Anti‑Hate Day as interfaith leaders urge action The Sunrise City Commission proclaimed March 24, 2026, Anti‑Hate Day and hosted interfaith and county officials who described a coordinated response to rising antisemitism, Islamophobia and other bias‑motivated incidents and highlighted a Broward County hate‑crimes hotline.

Sunrise takes a bold stand against hate by declaring March 24, 2026, as Anti-Hate Day, uniting interfaith leaders in a powerful call for community action.

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Votes at a glance: key procedural and land‑use items approved by the Sunrise commission The City of Sunrise commission approved several agenda items including waiver of notice to permit a commissioner to participate by phone, a multi‑item consent agenda, a second reading to approve a vacant land contract, and a first reading to adopt an amended 10‑year water supply facilities work plan (comprehensive‑plan amendment). The meeting also:

The Sunrise City Commission made significant strides, approving a key vacant land contract and a vital 10-year water supply plan, all while adapting to remote participation for a member.

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Sunrise explores options as Broward County flags two middle schools for possible closure Broward County identified West Pine and Bear middle schools as under‑enrolled and candidates for closure; the city manager said staff will explore interlocal agreements and other options to keep facilities in public use but emphasized the school board controls closure decisions.

Broward County's proposal to close two middle schools in Sunrise could reshape the community and its educational landscape—what's being done to preserve these vital spaces?

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City attorney warns commissioners not to discuss Amazon site plan; residents press concerns at meeting The City of Sunrise’s city attorney advised commissioners not to comment on an Amazon site-plan application that is under staff review; residents turned out to raise traffic, noise and pollution concerns and were told staff can collect contact information and answer technical questions until a formal quasi‑judicial hearing is scheduled.

In Sunrise, city commissioners are barred from discussing a controversial Amazon site-plan as residents voice their concerns over traffic and noise—what will happen next?

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