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Here are some facts and a brief history about the city Surprise, Arizona:
- Surprise is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.
- It has a population of over 140,000 people.
- The city was founded in 1938 by Flora Mae Statler, who named the city because she "would be surprised if the town ever amounted to much".
- Surprise was primarily an agricultural community until the late 1990s, when it experienced explosive growth due to its close proximity to Phoenix.
- Today, Surprise is a thriving city with a strong economy and a variety of recreational opportunities, including numerous parks, golf courses, and water parks.
- It is also home to several professional sports teams, including the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals for MLB Spring Training.
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230 N. First Ave, Suite 206
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-280-8701
TDD: 602-280-8705