Frequently Asked Questions about BB&T Center
What is it like to live in BB&T Center, Sunrise, FL?
BB&T Center is an indoor sports and events arena, not a residential neighborhood, and the immediate area is largely commercial and suburban. Living nearby gives easy access to Sawgrass Mills mall, restaurants and office parks but also brings event-related traffic; car travel is common and Broward County Transit buses serve the area. Residential parts of Sunrise offer typical South Florida suburban living with a cost of living generally above the U.S. average, a humid subtropical climate (hot, humid summers and mild winters) and exposure to hurricane season from June–November.
Is BB&T Center, Sunrise, FL expensive?
If referring to living costs near BB&T Center, Sunrise lies within the Miami–Fort Lauderdale metro where overall cost of living—especially housing—is generally above the U.S. average. Housing and rents in Sunrise/Broward County tend to be the primary drivers of higher local costs. For attending events at the arena, ticket, parking and concession prices vary widely by event and can be expensive for major concerts and sports.
What is the weather of BB&T Center, Sunrise, FL?
Sunrise, FL (site of BB&T Center) has a tropical monsoon / humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and warm, drier winters. Summer highs average about 89–92°F (31–33°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and heavy rainfall concentrated in June–September; annual precipitation is roughly 60 inches. Winters are mild with daytime highs typically 70–76°F (21–24°C) and freezing or snow are extremely rare. Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1–November 30, with peak risk in August–October.
How safe is BB&T Center, Sunrise, FL?
The BB&T Center in Sunrise, FL (renamed Amerant Bank Arena in 2023) enforces routine event-day security including visible private security, bag checks, and a local police presence for large events. The surrounding Sunrise area follows typical suburban Broward County crime patterns and levels can vary by time and type of event; Sunrise Police Department crime statistics and maps provide current, verifiable data. For personal safety, follow venue rules, use designated parking and transit, and check recent police reports or local crime maps before attending.