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Coffee in hand, Sunrise? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why inspectors abruptly closed a Sunrise BBQ spot this month
  • Why did CAIR Florida choose Sunrise to answer DeSantis’ designation?
  • How Sunrise’s Panthers matchup fits Nashville’s looming trade-deadline decisions

Also on today's calendar: On Pointe Dance Studio - The Nutcracker and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lickie Stickie BBQ Shut Down After Inspectors Find Roaches, Flying Insects, and Sanitation Issues (sunrisefltalk.com) — Health inspectors temporarily shut down Lickie Stickie BBQ in Sunrise on December 4 after finding live roaches, numerous flying insects, and serious sanitation problems. Issues included pests in kitchen areas, dirty equipment, and blocked hand-washing sinks, all of which must be corrected before the restaurant can reopen safely to local customers.
   

• DeSantis reacts to possible lawsuit following declaration of Muslim civil rights group as terrorist organization (wsvn.com) — Sunrise residents should know that leaders from CAIR Florida and its South Florida chapters gathered in Sunrise to respond after Gov. Ron DeSantis labeled the group a terrorist organization by executive order. The move, which mirrors a Texas designation now being challenged in federal court, has prompted talk of lawsuits and possible follow-up legislation while Muslim community leaders prepare further public comments.
   

• Facing potential sell-off, Nashville Predators playing inspired style of hockey (mainstreetmediatn.com) — Sunrise hockey fans recently hosted the Nashville Predators at Amerant Bank Arena, where they faced the Florida Panthers during a season full of trade-deadline uncertainty. Nashville’s general manager is openly weighing potential veteran sell-offs while the team’s recent surge, including a dramatic shootout win over Colorado, is keeping their playoff hopes alive.
   

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